Location

El Cuyo is located at the north western border of the state Yucatan and belongs to the country of Tizimin. It is one of the main fishing harbors in the area.

Puerto del Cuyo is located 140 miles (220 km) east of the Yucatan’s beautiful, colonial capital Merida and 90 miles (160 km) north west of Cancun, Quintana Roo.

El Cuyo is part of the natural reserve park called “Rio Lagartos Reserva” and is located on a long stretched sandy peninsula. On one side is the ocean and on the other side the lagoon “Laguna flamingos” with thousands of pink flamingos, nesting very near in the calm waters and other interesting wild life.

In El Cuyo you will find a very tranquil and laid back life style similar to the island of Holbox. Most streets are still sand. There are a few restaurants, bakery, church, an internet café, a Golf cart- and 4-wheel moto cross-rental and many little stores. Buses are departing on a hourly bases to Tizimin and Colonia Yucatan with connections to Cancun, Valladolid and Merida.

Due to a recently installed radio tower you will now be able to receive cell phone signal in El Cuyo. The locals are friendly, respectful and hospitable. It is a very safe environment.

The beach in Puerto del Cuyo is approx 25 miles (40 km) long and offers turquoise waters and white sand sprinkled with a beautiful variety of shells, surrounded by palm trees, perfect for strolling along and collecting seashells. The water is calm and shallow, perfect for children... with no currents or undertow. From May thru October you will be able to watch the big sea turtles laying their eggs in the warm sand of Puerto del Cuyo and from June/July thru September you can book a tour to swim with the giant whale sharks, dolphins and manta rays near the island of Holbox.