Contoy Island


30 minutes North of Isla Mujeres by boat, lies the enchanted isle of Contoy. This virgin island barely ½ mile long and only 7o ft. wide, was declared a National Wildlife Preserve in 1961. Contoy Island is internationally famous for its flora and fauna, especially for its birds, of which more than 90 species are considered either resident or migratory. The island is situated at the beginning of the second largest coral reef chain in the world. Its beaches are shallow, clear and calm, with an abundance of underwater life that will thrill any snorkeler.