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Island off the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico
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Isla Contoy is an island off the northeast coast of the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. The island is a protected nature preserve with restricted access and is a Mexican national park. It is also a Ramsar wetlands, which imposes additional environmental safeguards. Isla Contoy is a popular day trip for travelers in Cancún and Isla Mujeres, though it is best suited to the ecotraveler who understands and appreciates environmental concerns.
To protect the natural environment, access to Isla Contoy is strictly limited. Only 200 people per day are permitted to visit the island and only authorized tour boats are allowed to bring visitors to the island.
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