Scorpion Reef

Scorpion Reef is a coral formation in the Gulf of Mexico off the northern coast of Yucatan state. It consists of five main islands spread across a large marine area.

In 1524 Cuban governor Alonso Suazo and 46 survivors were stranded on the reef after a shipwreck during a storm. They spent over four months on this remote location.

The reef serves as a workplace for local fishing families who catch grouper and lobster in these waters. It connects them to generations of people who have depended on this place for their living.

Visiting requires careful planning and appropriate transportation as it is a remote location. Guests should prepare in advance and check conditions for getting there.

The area supports a variety of marine life and bird species that make it biologically rich. The waters and islands serve as a breeding ground for birds found nowhere else nearby.

Location: Progreso Municipality

GPS coordinates: 22.38278,-89.68272

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07