 The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. Rank : 10.0 (average on 1 votes)Coordinates : 21.495561,-86.79561 ( Open in Google Maps) Subjects : Contoy is an island "protected" - is a bird sanctuary populated by pelicans, cormorants, herons and frigates - home to an observatory for the study of frigates, a race of birds, with a wingspan that reaches 2 meters. It 'a very popular among? Eco-tourists? and nature photographers being one of the last unspoiled paradise, where you can observe an ecosystem caribbean absolutely intact. Its lagoons, mangroves and low forest are home to 152 species of birds recorded. In winter you can focus more than 10,000 birds, including frigates, cormorants, gannets, gauze, brown pelicans and terns. During the summer, three species of sea turtles come to the beaches of Contoy to lay eggs: the turtle Carey, the White and Caguama. The waters of Contoy are rich in nutrients that serve as food to plankton, which is the staple food of more than 234 species of fish, including the majestic whale sharks and rays. In Barrier Reef Ixlachè abound beautiful species of coral, fish and organisms from the great natural value, such as the spiny lobster and snail rose. Complete the scenario Caribbean magnificent landscapes with bright colors and enchanting.Recommended equipment : From wide angle to telephoto, because of the type of photography you want to accomplish. The reef is particularly suited to underwater photography. The water is pretty warm so you do not need is a mask, and fins as well as equipment that allows underwater photography.Best months : The geographical area of ??Cancun is the sun always at your service. The average temperature is in fact quite idyllic is around 27 ° C throughout the year, down slightly from time to time to a halt in January at 19 ° C. In May, also can climb up to 38 ° C, but ocean breezes keep it more bearable than in the rest of Yucatan. The hurricane season runs from July to November and does not recommend the area this time of year. November and early December are perhaps the best time to visit the park, since the weather is nice, there are fewer tourists and prices are low.How to get there : Access Contoy is not easy, everything is governed by park guards which allow access to two boats per day and accompany visitors explaining the particularities of place and being careful not to cause any damage. The National Park Isla Contoy is located 30 kilometers north of Isla Mujeres, at the point where the waters of the Caribbean Sea are combined with those of the Gulf of Mexico. It can be reached by licensed vessels departing from Cancun, Puerto Juarez or Isla Mujeres. The time of departure is at 9:00 am and return is approximately at 17:00. The crossing takes between one and two hours, depending on the type of vessel, the starting point and time.Visits : The tour can be booked in one of the many villages in between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. We need a book which includes a guided tour of the park, breakfast, lunch, drinks, travel from hotel to pier, transportation / r boat. Often in combination excursion includes a stop even in the largest and nearby Isla Mujeres. The cost of the visit is about 80/100 USD per person.Notes : | | Nearby:   Playa del Carmen 101 km
 Rio Lagartos 124 km
 Mèrida (Mexico) 299 km
 Calakmul Biosphere Reserve 430 km
 La Habana 492 km
 Chan Chich (Gallon Jug Area) 502 km
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