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Discover Isla Aguada: Campeche’s Enchanting Pirate‑Legacy Lagoon

Hidden treasure of Campeche The Magical Town of Isla Aguada is a tourist destination in Campeche, surrounded by the Laguna de Terminos, a lagoon that will surprise you with its natural attractions and the legends of this mythical place, which was once a refuge for pirates. 

 

It is a quiet area, surrounded by incredible landscapes, ideal to enjoy a vacation in contact with nature. Isla Aguada belongs to one of the most important wetland systems in Mexico and is home to a large number of species of flora and fauna. 
With its calm atmosphere, the calm of its waters and the warmth of its people, it makes this place a perfect destination to get away from the routine and the crowds. 
Being a fishing town you will delight yourself with delicious recipes made with fresh fish and seafood, be sure to try the seafood platter, the crab trotters, the crab ceviche and the sea bass fillet. 
If you wonder what to do in Isla Aguada, get ready to enjoy boat rides, bird watching and dolphins, who are some of the distinguished inhabitants of this Magical Town of Campeche. And of course you can relax on its beach and admire its lagoon. 
How to get to Isla Aguada? The closest airport is Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche and from there you can take a bus or rent a car and drive for approximately 30 minutes. 
In Isla Aguada you will undoubtedly live an unforgettable experience in contact with nature. Prepare your next trip and discover this wonder of Campeche.

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