Bahía de la Ascensión

The shallow waters of Ascension Bay stretch along the Caribbean coast, surrounded by mangrove forests and containing Cayo Culebra island.

Spanish explorer Juan de Grijalva discovered the bay in 1518 during the Christian feast of Ascension, which determined its current name.

Local communities of Vigia Chico and Punta Allen maintain traditional fishing practices while operating within the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve guidelines.

The bay's limited depth restricts large vessel navigation, making small boats and kayaks the primary means of water transportation.

Within the protected waters, marine researchers document the interactions between mangrove ecosystems and coral reef formations.

GPS coordinates: 19.59088,-87.63496

Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:25