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Town in Campeche, Mexico
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Isla Aguada is a small coastal island town on the Gulf of Mexico in Campeche, Mexico. With only about 5,000 inhabitants (2020), it's off the beaten path but has miles of beaches and lush natural areas nearby, particularly the protected nature reserves of Laguna Terminos with its population of bottlenose dolphins. It is one of Mexico's Pueblos Magicos.
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Faro Museo
Two-story lightkeeper's house topped by an 18-meter high tower built in the 19th century to provide a beacon to sailors approaching the island. The museum comprises three galleries, one of which explains INAH's underwater archaeological explorations. Outside is a habitat for iguanas and turtles.
You can hire a tour guide to take you out on the waters of the lagoon where you can see the dolphins. Tours usually go out to Isla Pajaro (Bird Island) which is where thousands of aquatic birds nest. The tours cost about M$500.
Beautiful uncrowded beach. Wide white sandy stretch scattered with seashells. Bring what you need because there are no food or drink vendors on the beach.
Uncrowded but populated beach with a few vendors and cabanas for rent. Calm waters good for swimming.
Large palapa style dining room serving regional seafood dishes. Large portions and reasonable prices.
Casual seafood restaurant on the banks of the Laguna Terminos. Great views from the upstairs palapa dining area.
Busy palapa seafood restaurant that caters to through traffic between Ciudad del Carmen and Campeche. Large parking area that can accommodate trucks or RVs. Open 24 hours.
Rustic restaurant with delicious fresh seafood. Locals recommend the Mojarra Frita, the Empanadas, and the Camarónes Empanizados.
Fun atmosphere with great micheladas and pina coladas.
Charming hotel with a lush courtyard around the pool, friendly staff, clean, comfortable rooms. No on-site restaurant.
Beautiful hotel with gardens and swimming pool, onsite restaurant with outdoor tables and a delicious breakfast. Rooms are clean and comfortable.
Moderate hotel with excellent views of the lagoon and a swimming pool. Small parking area, no on-site restaurant.
Large comfortable rooms with a location right on the beach. Also has spaces for RVs with hookups available.
Small intimate hotel with on-site swimming pool and beach access. Cold AC.
By bus
Autobuses ATS has buses leaving Ciudad del Carmen every 4 hours to Isla Aguada. The 45-minute ride will cost as little as M$30.
Isla Aguada is a small town, but you'll probably want a rental car (or taxi) to get around since the remote beaches can be quite a distance from town (and driving is generally easy in Campeche).
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