Direct answer
Sometimes — if you land before ~9pm and move fast through customs. After that, sleep near the Puerto Juárez ferry and cross in the morning; late-night Isla arrivals are two legs (ground + ferry) and easy to underestimate.
Sometimes — depends on landing time, luggage, ferry schedule, and comfort moving at night. Late arrivals are often easier if you sleep near Cancún or Puerto Juárez once and cross in the morning.
What to do
Local context
Isla requires ground transport plus ferry — two legs — so late-night arrivals are harder than going straight to Playa.
Common mistake
Treating Isla like a single taxi ride from the airport.
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