Contoy Island
Near Isla Contoy
A biosphere reserve north of Isla Mujeres, the site of the world's largest whale shark aggregation, known as Afuera.
Depth
10–25 m
Recommended level
Advanced Open Water
Average visibility
25 m
Water temperature
28 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Boat
Best time
June-September
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
130 USD / dive
A biosphere reserve north of Isla Mujeres, the site of the world's largest whale shark aggregation, known as Afuera.
Location
See on the interactive map1 park within 30 km — see the related spots section for more detail.
48 species documented in Contoy Island
EndangeredTiburón ballena
Rhincodon typus
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Least ConcernDelfín mular
Tursiops truncatus
Least ConcernFragata magnífica
Fregata magnificens
Critically EndangeredTortuga carey
Eretmochelys imbricata
EndangeredTortuga verde
Chelonia mydas
Abanico de mar púrpura
Gorgonia ventalina
Bonito listado
Katsuwonus pelamis
Cangrejo azul
Callinectes sapidus
Cangrejo azul terrestre
Cardisoma guanhumi
Cangrejo fantasma atlántico
Ocypode quadrata
Cangrejo piedra de Florida
Menippe mercenaria
Ecosystem
Nearby parks
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Isla Contoy
3 km away
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