Isla Contoy
Since 1961, Isla Contoy is protected by the Mexican government and was declared a national park in February 1998.The island is jointly run by the Isla Mujeres-based non-governmental organization, Amigos de Isla Contoy A.C. and the Secretary of Environment, Natural Resources and Fishing (SEMARNAT).[citation needed] Supervised eco-tourism and regulated commercial fishing is allowed on and near the island.Only a few tour companies have permission to bring the only at maximum 200 daily visitors to Isla Contoy.Visitors need to apply for permission to visit the island at the park offices in Isla Mujeres or Cancún.