How do you get to Contoy island?
Isla Contoy Mexico is a small island near Isla Mujeres, the only way to get there is by sea. The best way to get to Isla Contoy is to take a tour to visit it. Therefore since it is a natural reserve, sanctuary for birds and marine fauna. You need a special permit to visit it.
How much does it cost to go to Isla Contoy?
between $100-150 USD
Generally, a tour to Isla Contoy: Costs between $100-150 USD and often includes Isla Mujeres as well. Includes a light breakfast, drinks and snacks on the boat, and a buffet lunch.
How do you get from Playa del Carmen to Isla Contoy?
Wayak operates a vehicle from Playa del Carmen to Isla Contoy on demand. Tickets cost $2795 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
How do I get to Isla Contoy from Tulum?
There is no direct connection from Tulum to Isla Contoy. However, you can take the bus to Playa del Carmen, take the walk to Playa del Carmen, take the Tour to Isla Contoy, then take the walk to Isla Contoy.
How long is the Ferry from Cancun to Isla Mujeres?
about 15 minutes
The Ferry to Isla Mujeres The Gran Puerto Cancun (Ultramar) ferry dock is located in Puerto Juarez, a few minutes from downtown Cancun. The boats leave every half hour from 5:00 am until 9:30 pm and every hour after that. The crossing takes about 15 minutes.
Can you swim in Isla Mujeres?
The Beaches of Isla Mujeres The major beaches are on the north and west sides of Isla. Calm, turquoise waters and soft white sand make them ideal for sunning, swimming and snorkeling. The spectacular and rocky eastern shore is too dangerous for swimming, the currents are very strong on the Caribbean side.
Can you see whales in Isla Mujeres?
Carey Dive Center – Whale Shark Tours Whale Sharks, the gentle giants of the deep, known to reach up to 40ft in length, can be found in the waters around Isla Mujeres, Contoy and Holbox. Book now to schedule a trip to snorkel and swim with the largest fish in the ocean.
Is Isla Mujeres expensive?
You should plan to spend around M$1,971 ($97) per day on your vacation in Isla Mujeres, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, M$617 ($30) on meals for one day and M$468 ($23) on local transportation.
Is there cartel in Isla Mujeres?
“El Cártel de Cancún,” which operates as a branch of the Sinaloa Cartel, is mostly responsible for the area of Benito Juarez and Isla Mujeres.
Are there snakes on Isla Mujeres?
In the mangroves and jungles of Isla Mujeres you can find up to 120 different species of terrestrial and aquatic animals. During your visit to the region you will be able to observe different birds, such as: hawks, hummingbirds, herons, pelicans, etc. & different reptiles: turtles, iguanas, frogs, snakes, lizards, etc.