HomeProtected Areas
Arrecife Alacranes
Yucatán
About Arrecife Alacranes
Arrecife Alacranes National Park. This National Park is of great importance in Mexico, since it protects the largest coral reef in the entire Gulf of Mexico. It also constitu...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Progreso, Yucatán.
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Airport
Merida International Airport 'Manuel Crescencio Rejon' - Yucatan
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
By sea through navigation departing from Puerto Progreso, Yucatan.
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Transportation facilities
Through private boats.
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Mobility within the protected area
There are maritime signs and on the terrestrial portion there are signs.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
By sea through navigation departing from Puerto Progreso, Yucatan.
- Transportation facilities
Through private boats.
- Mobility within the protected area
There are maritime signs and on the terrestrial portion there are signs.
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Schedules
Every day from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Prior notice to the Area Management Office and in accordance with what has been established with the captaincy of Puerto Progreso.
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Entrance fee
$362.20 MXN
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Average weather in the area
Warm and dry, 26.7°C
Protected Area map
View map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Camping
- Flora and fauna watching
Recommendations
- Spring and summer are recommended to visit the Protected Area.
- Quick-drying, sun-protective clothing, a hat and sunglasses are recommended.
Services
Services within the PA
Signage
Viewpoints
Lodging near the PA
Overnight stays are only allowed in Isla Perez in the area designated for this purpose.
Food service near the PA
None
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Bank ATMs
Banks
Hospital
Market / Super Market
Pharmacy
Self-service wholesale and retail stores
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
Progreso, Yucatán.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
$362.20 MXN Entrance prices per person, per day, as collection of rights.
Senior citizens, pensioned and retired persons, disabled persons, and minors under 12 years of age will be exempt from the payment of fees, whose status will be accredited once they enter the Protected Area, if applicable, with the corresponding valid credential. A 50% discount will be applied to students and teachers with a valid credential, which must be presented upon entering the Protected Area.
More about Arrecife Alacranes
Interesting facts
This reef is the largest coral structure in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the only reef described in the State of Yucatan. It is formed by ...
Attractions
Coral reefs, sea turtles, endemic and migratory birds, as well as a lookout point.
Representative species of PA
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus), Blue-faced Booby (Sula dactylatra), Sooty Tern (Onychopr...
You can see more representative species of Arrecife Alacranes on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus), Blue-faced Booby (Sula dactylatra), Sooty Tern (Onychoprion fuscatus), Black Sea Rod (Plexaura homomalla), soft coral (Plexaurella dichotoma), American searocket (Cakile edentula), Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), Black mangrove (Avicenia germinans)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. In the area designated for camping it is forbidden to dig or level the ground and/or cut plants.
2. Each visitor must collect the g...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. In the area designated for camping it is forbidden to dig or level the ground and/or cut plants.
2. Each visitor must collect the garbage he/she generates.
3. It is forbidden to move native species to the continent.
4. Do not make loud noises that disturb wildlife.
5. It is prohibited to introduce seeds, plants or domestic animals.
6. No damaging, cutting or burning native vegetation.
7. It is prohibited to throw, dump or discharge any type of organic waste, solid or liquid waste or any other type of pollutant on the island or in the marine portion.
