Isla de Enmedio
A small island in Veracruz Reef System National Park that visitors can land on, with white sand, clear water, and shallow reefs ideal for snorkeling with coral and tropical fish.
Isla de Enmedio belongs to the Veracruz Reef System National Park, one of the largest coral reef systems in the Gulf of Mexico. The island has a lighthouse, white sand beaches, and surrounding shallow reefs. Snorkelers can see coral, sea fans, and tropical fish, and there are shipwreck dive sites nearby. You can reach it by speedboat from the fishing village of Antón Lizardo in about 20 minutes, usually as part of a half-day tour that includes snorkeling gear. Facilities on the island are basic, so bring your own drinking water and sun protection. The national park entrance fee is charged separately.
Opening hours
Daytime, per boat schedule
Nearby sights
- Mandinga Lagoon
- Mocambo Beach
- Boca del Río
- Veracruz Aquarium
- Malecón of Veracruz
- Baluarte de Santiago
- Venustiano Carranza Lighthouse
- Naval Museum of Mexico