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REFUGE OF BIRDS, AN AUTHENTIC NATURAL JEWEL
Contoy is only 41 km north of Cancun, 30 km north of Isla Mujeres, and is only 8.5 kilometers long. Contoy, the tiny virgin island, was declared a National Wildlife Reserve in 1961, and it's now a special Biosphere Reserve. It's the oldest protected natural area in Quintana Roo. It's equipped with solar and wind energy systems, a museum, a research office with a laboratory, a visitor center on the pier, a souvenir shop, a resting area with chairs and palapas, and two interpretive trails.
The island offers incomparable beauty with its white sandy beaches and lush palm trees.
What to do in Isla Contoy ?
Bird Watching
From its 20-meter-high observation tower, you can enjoy the island's landscape, which serves as a refuge for approximately 150 bird species, 250 fish species, 98 flora species, and is an important nesting site for three sea turtle species.
Ecotourism & Fishing
The island allows for ecotourism and regulated commercial fishing under supervision.
Snorkel
On the way to the island, boats can stop at the Ixlache reef, a habitat for a rich marine fauna, where you can snorkel and enjoy the incredible underwater scenery. Visits to Isla Contoy are restricted, with only 200 visitors allowed per day.
What to eat in Isla Contoy ?
While on the island, you can savor delicious Tikin-Chik fish and take a bird-watching trip to Puerto Viejo.
How to get to Isla Contoy ?
Access to Isla Contoy is by sea, departing from Cancun, Puerto Juarez, or Isla Mujeres. Only 200 visitors per day are allowed, and guided tours are led by resident biologists.
You can book a tour to this small paradise to explore its entire ecosystem, including the underwater world. Additionally, you can also visit Isla Mujeres.
Isla Contoy
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