Isla Contoy
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ISLAND IN QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO
While cruising the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, the island of Contoy (Isla Contoy) is a wonderful place to discover when cruising Quintana Roo, Mexico. There is a group of government sponsored biologists who study and monitor the ecosystem on the island. The group is also responsible for overseeing the eco tourism and regulation of commercial fishing in the area. |
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The unparalleled beauty of the island with its white sandy beaches and lush palm trees is one you don’t want to miss.
Quintana Roo is home to one of the Caribbean’s best kept secrets, Isla Contoy. This small island is just 5.3 miles long and has been a protected area by the Mexican government since 1961. Isla Contoy is the most important bird sanctuary in all of the Mexican Caribbean. The island is a safe haven for sea turtles and 152 different species of tropical birds. Some of the birds you will see on the island are the frigate, the brown pelican, and the double crested long eared cormorant. The logger head turtle, the green turtle, and the leatherback turtle are just a few of the species you will see.
This tiny island has so much to offer like a resting area with benches and barbecue grills, a watchtower, walking paths, a souvenir store, and the archeological underwater museum.
There are only a handful of tour companies that have been granted permission to escort guests to the island. There is a maximum number of 200 visitors per day allowed. If you plan to visit, the tours depart from Isla Mujeres or Cancun and will take about 1-2 hours.
The biologist will lead the tours so you will be in for a treat. After the tour, you can grab a BBQ Fish Tik-in-chik meal before shopping in the souvenir store. Separate bird watching trips by boat to the nesting lagoon of Puerto Viejo are also available at an additional fee..
Isla Contoy is such a tranquil and peaceful place that will make a permanent mark in your bank of amazing travel memories. Learn more about Yucatan tours and attractions and cruising Quintana Roo, Mexico, with Yucatan Cruises.
Quintana Roo is home to one of the Caribbean’s best kept secrets, Isla Contoy. This small island is just 5.3 miles long and has been a protected area by the Mexican government since 1961. Isla Contoy is the most important bird sanctuary in all of the Mexican Caribbean. The island is a safe haven for sea turtles and 152 different species of tropical birds. Some of the birds you will see on the island are the frigate, the brown pelican, and the double crested long eared cormorant. The logger head turtle, the green turtle, and the leatherback turtle are just a few of the species you will see.
This tiny island has so much to offer like a resting area with benches and barbecue grills, a watchtower, walking paths, a souvenir store, and the archeological underwater museum.
There are only a handful of tour companies that have been granted permission to escort guests to the island. There is a maximum number of 200 visitors per day allowed. If you plan to visit, the tours depart from Isla Mujeres or Cancun and will take about 1-2 hours.
The biologist will lead the tours so you will be in for a treat. After the tour, you can grab a BBQ Fish Tik-in-chik meal before shopping in the souvenir store. Separate bird watching trips by boat to the nesting lagoon of Puerto Viejo are also available at an additional fee..
Isla Contoy is such a tranquil and peaceful place that will make a permanent mark in your bank of amazing travel memories. Learn more about Yucatan tours and attractions and cruising Quintana Roo, Mexico, with Yucatan Cruises.
Updated 12/30/20 - lls