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El Cuyo
El Cuyo is the hidden treasure of the Yucatecan emerald coast. You
can find this charming fishermen's village on the northeast coast
of the Yucatan Peninsula, where the turquoise blue Caribbean mingles
with the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It is located only
two hours from Cancun and three and a half hours from the colonial
city of Merida, capital of the Yucatan
state.
El Cuyo is a small beach community where you will enjoy the tranquil
ambience of a port. Everything about it invites you to relax and
enjoy the beauty of the nature.
This hidden paradise is nestled in the National Park of Ria
Lagartos, which is internationally famous for the 20,000 pink
flamingos that come to the area between January and September for
reproduction.
It is also the home of the Sea Turtle that visits the beach shores
between June and August to lay their eggs in the warm sand. With
more than 250 different birds visiting Rio Lagartos, it is also
a fantastic place for bird watching. In addition to the diverse
wildlife, you will find a tropical forest full of Royal palms, coconut
plantations and majestic Ceiba trees, the national tree of Yucatan.
Ria Lagartos National Park is considered a true jewel for lovers
of peace and nature… far away from telephones, pagers, and computers.
As you arrive in El Cuyo, you will cross the Ria Lagartos causeway
over a red lagoon whose color is the result of a high concentration
of salt. This lagoon separates El Cuyo from the mainland of Yucatan.
The lighthouse that is built on the remains of old Mayan ruins welcomes
you as you drive into town.
The village is home to 1500 permanent
residents that are dedicated fishermen and live in colorful wooden
houses.
While strolling along the beach you will find an abundance of sea
shells that follow the ocean current to shore. El Cuyo's special
location provides breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the beach.
And at night, you can enjoy a romantic campfire on the beach and
gaze into an infinite sky filled with stars.
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Boats in the marina at El Cuyo.
How to get there
To get to El Cuyo, go north from Valladolid
to Tizimin, go East to Colonia Yucatan, and then North to El Cuyo.
You can refer to our Map of the Yucatan
for more information.
By bus to go Autobuses del Noreste (Tel. 999 924 6355) located on Calle 67 between 50 and 52, Downtown and ask for a ticket to Chiquila (proximate price each way $120 pesos), this is the town where you take the ferry to cross over to El Cuyo.
Read more about
 Valladolid, a Colonial Jewel
Beaches of the Yucatan
Vacation Rentals in the Yucatan
Real Estate Beach Homes
Ria Lagartos
Transportation in the Yucatan
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