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Notable river spot · Progreso, Yucatán

Isla Desertora

Isla Desertora is a river spot in Progreso, Yucatán.

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Isla Desertora: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Isla Desertora

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Isla Desertora — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 22.41961, -89.71512. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Isla Desertora yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Isla Desertora?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Isla Desertora?

    Nearby: Scorpion Reef (beach, 8 km), Isla Pérez Lighthouse (river spot, 6 km), Isla Chica (river spot, 9 km), Isla Pájaros (river spot, 10 km), Parque Nacional Arrecife Alacranes (sanctuary, 12 km), Parque nacional Arrecife Alacranes (sanctuary, 7 km).

    Is Isla Desertora worth visiting?

    Isla Desertora is listed as a notable river spot in Yucatán on Spotwander.