Bienvenidos! Welcome!
BTC Isla is a Bitcoin Community Project located in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. The small island of Isla Mujeres (Island of Women) is located 8 miles off the coast of Cancun, MX. It is here, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean and the warm hearts of the island people that we are building BTC Isla.
Our goal is to build a Bitcoin circular economy on the island. We are doing this by providing education, resources, technology, and a social gathering space for locals, expats, tourists, and anyone interested in learning about the future of money…Bitcoin.
BTC Isla is funded by Bitcoin enthusiasts who want to contribute to our mission on the island. These generous individuals agree with our ethos and our objective to educate the island people about Bitcoin and how to incorporate it into their lives for the better.
We believe Bitcoin is a force of good in this world. As Bitcoiners, we are passionate about the technology, what it means to the world, and how it can help us all achieve a better tomorrow. We love to share our knowledge and want to contribute our skills to the Isla Mujeres economy in a positive way. Furthermore, we hope to help create a more prosperous community on the island.
Come join us on this adventure! Vamanos!
Want to help? Enjoy beautiful beaches? Visit the Island!
Getting to Isla Mujeres is super easy!
There are daily direct flights to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
There are many private companies that offer transfers between the airport and the UltraMar ferry terminal. This is a cheaper option than taxi service
Flying in? UltraMar provides direct ferry service between Puerto Juarez and Isla Mujeres
Staying in Cancun and want to come visit? Xcaret provides a direct ferry service between near the hotel zone and Isla Mujeres
Once you arrive on the island, a taxi stand is to the left when exiting the ferry terminal. There is no private transportation or ride share allowed on the island
What can you do with Bitcoin on the Island?
Lots! We continually work to adopt more local merchants and service providers to join our Bitcoin circular economy. You can currently spend sats at a variety of local merchants including….
Restaurants and Food Vendors
Golf Cart Rentals
Snorkeling, fishing, and Diving Tours
Lodging
Souvenirs
Click here for a map of the island with merchants pinned!
Are you a local merchant and want to accept Bitcoin?
It's super easy to accept Bitcoin as a method of payment! BTC Isla can help your business learn how to accept and use Bitcoin. All you need is a cell phone or tablet and an email. That's it!
We will help you set up a lightning wallet where all the payments will be sent. Payments are instant, easy & convenient for both the business and your customers!
As soon as you have a lightning wallet, collecting Bitcoin as payment is quick and easy. Any Bitcoin received arrives in the business owner's wallet immediately, without fee or delays.
Just click here to contact us, and we will get back to you shortly!
BTC Isla does not charge any fees to or collect any commissions from any business that accepts Bitcoin or that receives Bitcoin tourists.
Join these businesses in accepting Bitcoin!
Get started on your own….download a wallet.
Our friends at bitcoin.rocks have some excellent resources as well for learning about and accepting Bitcoin!
Education
At BTC Isla we use an open-source Bitcoin education program founded in El Salvador: Mi Primer Bitcoin. This program is designed to accelerate Bitcoin adoption and financial empowerment.
Mi Primer Bitcoin is built around a core concept: independent, impartial, community-led Bitcoin education will change the world.
This isn't about Bitcoin, but rather what Bitcoin will teach us:
critical thought
personal responsibility
and ultimately self-sovereignty
It teaches us to lower our time preference and look further into the future - and that changes everything.
When we have control over our lives and future, it encourages us to build and plan.
Bitcoin classes are held at Mayakita Restaurant. Class dates and meeting times can be found on our event calendar.
Merch
BTC Isla does not have official merch. Instead, in the spirit of the Bitcoin ethos, we employ an “open-source merch” model. The BTC Isla logo is available for download and can be used to create custom merch. If you will be visiting the island, consider bringing some BTC Isla merch to give to the BTC Isla students!
Upcoming Events In Isla Mujeres
There are bi-weekly meetups on the island! We meet at the delicious Mayakita Restaurant on the southeast side of the island at 10AM every other Wednesday! Please RSVP on our Meetup page so we know how big of a table to reserve! And yes, Mayakita accepts Bitcoin ;)
There are also Bitcoin classes given at Mayakita. They are not held on a set schedule due to the busy schedules of the teachers, but they will be added to the calendar below!
BTC Isla would not be possible without all of your help. Changing the world is not easy!
To all of you that have helped build this dream….
by attending a meetup or class
by helping with technology, social media, graphic design
by helping teach a class or giving a presentation
by donating your hard earned sats
by supporting local merchants that accept bitcoin
by spreading the word about BTC Isla
or simply giving words of encouragement when it feels like we are getting nowhere