The island is completely flat, without hills, and it is separated from the mainland through the Yalahau Lagoon. In the Mayan language: "Yal" means water and "Ahau" means king. At the end of the lagoon but on the continent you can find "el Ojo del agua", a small cenote or spring of fresh cristal clear sweet water. The local mythology states that this spring is a fountain of youth. The Yalahau lagoon embraces between others: Isla Morena or Isla Pájaros, where you can find the most important species of birds in the area.
 
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