Isla Aguada is part of a giant protected marine area that constitutes the largest freshwater runoff flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. The area provides shelter and breeding territory for a significant population of Bottlenose Dolphins (tursiops truncatus), and they likely are just the most emblematic of the wildlife to we witnesses here.

Isla Aguada is a nature and adventure destination, but the site is also home to an historic and welcoming human population. Like much of the Campeche coast, the island was long the haunt of pirates. These were famously expelled in 1762 by the Governor, Don Bernardo Sáenz Montero. Some of his men who remained are said to have been the first settlers. These were later joined by people fleeing the Caste War of the late 19th century.

Today, Isla Aguada is very much a beach town. But revelers are joined by those exploring the giant Laguna de Términos protected area. Boat tours are widely available within the town. There are also a good variety of smaller hotels and places to stay.

Isla Aguada is located 90 km away from the city of Campeche and just 40 kilometers from Ciudad del Carmen. Regular buses ply the route between the two cities and most of them stop at Isla Aguada. Much more common today are trips from the Escárcega station on the Tren Maya. Autobuses Sur Mexico may make you change buses at Champoton, so you\'ll want to check the route first. That trip usually takes just under two hours.