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Isla Contoy


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 21 attractions in Isla Mujeres
Traveler Description: This island nature reserve is home to 100 species of birds, including pelicans.
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Attraction type: National park, Nature reserve, Island, Tour
Activities: Birdwatching
Address: Located at the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico meet Isla Mujeres 77500
Mexico
Tel: 52 998-884-74-83

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3 of 5 stars
andyandsally   21 contributions
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Oct 21, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We did a snorkeling tour with Captain Tony (excellent--see review) to Isla Contoy, This is a national park with a decent museum, viewing tower, and trails. Mosquitoes are voracious on the trails. We had lunch on the beach (provided by most tours) which was excellent. The snorkeling was OK. It appears there is a resident ray who can be hand... more

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2 of 5 stars
IslandGirl3334   3 contributions
California
Jun 29, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

I went to Isla Contoy Saturday, June 28, 2008 and the place itself was beautiful with white sand beaches, much like the rest of Cancun and Isla Mujeres. The trip to get there was something else all together. For starters, we arrived at the designated pier at around 8:45 am, and did depart close to the scheduled 9:00 am. We... more

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5 of 5 stars
Sthomas68   13 contributions
Kansas City MO
Jan 23, 2007
11/11 found this review helpful

We booked our excursion through kolumbustours.com, a small company that offers day trips from Cancun aboard a replica of the Pinta and a sloop called the Corsario. We got to go on the Pinta, and it was a real adventure! The seas were a bit rough on the crossing, so beware that during the winter months this is only for... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Edmonds
Feb 18, 2006
31/32 found this review helpful

As a family of four (two children-20 and 12 years), we booked our Isla Contoy trip through Contoy Express for $50.00 per person. It was worth every dollar! We met on the beach to be outfitted with snorkling gear and boarded a a modern, spacious and shaded boat which could easily carry the four families/couples and four staff on board.... more

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4 of 5 stars
PoblanoJ   149 contributions
Lebanon, New Hampshire
Jan 11, 2006
12/13 found this review helpful

I don't disagree with the limitations of the bird-viewing on Contoy described by a previous reviewer, but I 've had some wonderful days with groups of 10 or so students of mine -- full day visits, starting with light fruit breakfast on the lancha, snorkeling stops, time on the island (eating fresh coconuts, etc.), some bird viewing (nothing spectacular, I... more

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2 of 5 stars
solar-ray   3 contributions
Hamilton
Aug 28, 2005
13/17 found this review helpful

Isla Contoy is a small island designated as a National Park by the Mexican government that is easily reached by boat in a few hours from either Cancun, Puerto Juarez or Isla Mujeres. This review is based on my recent experience (August 2005) travelling there from Isla Mujeres, a trip of about 1 hour. Most of the tours from Isla... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Houston Tx.
Jan 24, 2005
15/16 found this review helpful

Been in Cancun many times, first time to get this wounderfull Tour with a company call ASTERIX. An all day tour that gives you bach every penny you spend in the tour. Lovely Snorkeling (the best in the area, very little people) and a wonderfull layout of the Island, far from crowds, and very close to nature. By far, recomended... more

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Isla Contoy Address

Located at the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico meet, Isla Mujeres 77500, Mexico
Tel: 52 998-884-74-83