Isla Contoy, barely touched by humankind, is located 32 km from Isla Mujeres and 50 km south of Cancun. It is one of Mexico's 67 protected National Parks and the most important bird sanctuary in the Mexican Caribbean. In addition, its mangroves have been declared Wetlands of International Importance by the Ramsar List.
In the south of the island, between the limits of the warm waters of the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, we can find Ixlaché reef. This reef is part of the largest barrier reef in Latin America and the second-largest in the world.
It is famous for being a practically intact ecosystem that protects birds, reptiles, fish, and marine fauna such as different kinds of endangered turtles.
Established in February 1998, the park rangers protect 230 hectares of land and 4900 hectares of its marine portion.
The island is home to 98 species of plants. The most important groups are mangroves, coastal dunes, lowland rainforest, and coconut palms.
Contoy protects 173 kinds of marine birds, 14 species of reptiles, about 250 species of fish, crustaceans, and endangered marine turtles.
Located in the southern part of the island, "Ixlaché" reef is part of the second-largest barrier reef worldwide after Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
An expert guide will accompany you throughout the experience to guide you and answer any questions.
Skipped breakfast? Don't worry! We will welcome you with Mexican sweet bread and a fruit plate.
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch serving lasagna, fish, chicken, rice, salad, and traditional Mexican flavored water.
Take a quick guided tour through Isla Contoy's passages and learn all about its fauna and flora.
You will enjoy about 45 minutes of snorkeling in the amazing Ixlaché reef.
Rum, tequila, vodka, beer, whiskey, soft drinks and water.
The tour includes roundtrip transfer from your hotel or nearest meeting point
3 hours of free time in Isla Contoy and 1 hour in Isla Mujeres.
A mandatory 15 USD federal tax must paid per person. Children under 5 do not pay.
We recommend to bring your waterproof cameras to capture the most amazing scenery.
You will have the chance to do some shopping in your stop in Isla Mujeres.
This tour does not include towels. You may take your own if you wish.
