Arrecife Alacranes National Park, Marine national park and Ramsar site in Yucatán, Mexico
The protected area encompasses five islets in the Gulf of Mexico: Isla Pérez, Isla Blanca, Isla Muertos, Isla Pájaros, and Isla Desterrada.
The 1847 wreck of British postal steamer Tweed on the reef resulted in 72 casualties and the loss of mercury cargo during its Havana-Veracruz journey.
The park stands as the largest coral formation in the southern Gulf of Mexico, supporting research initiatives focused on marine ecosystem preservation.
Visitors need permits before entering the park, with boat tours departing from Puerto Progreso located 125 kilometers from the protected marine area.
Isla Pérez contains the sole inhabited section of the park, featuring a lighthouse that guides maritime traffic through the Gulf of Mexico waters.
Location: Yucatán
Inception: June 6, 1994
GPS coordinates: 22.38719,-89.68395
Latest update: May 20, 2025 13:19
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