Mexico · national park
Isla Contoy National Park
Isla Contoy National Park is a national park in Mexico, established in 1998, covering 51 km² (20 sq mi). It is the #30 largest of Mexico's 70 national parks.
- Area
- 51 km²
- Established
- 1998
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CUN · 51 km
Nearest airports to Isla Contoy National Park
- 1 CUN51 kmstraight line
- 2 CZM109 kmstraight line
- 3 TQO172 kmstraight line
More about Isla Contoy National Park
Isla Contoy National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico. It covers 51 km² (5,126 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #30 largest national park in Mexico (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1998, 28 years ago — the first national parks in Mexico date back to 1917. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Isla Contoy National Park
The closest airport is Cancún International Airport (CUN), about 51 km away — around 1 h 6 min by car; alternatively Cozumel International Airport (CZM, 109 km). Other national parks within reach include Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún y Punta Nizuc National Park (87 km²), Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park (91 km²), Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park (120 km²) and Tulum National Park (7 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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