Huivulai facts for kids
Isla Huivulai is a special island in Mexico. Its name means "long neck" in the Mayo language. This private island is about five kilometers (three miles) from the coast of Sonora, a state in Mexico. It sits in the beautiful Gulf of California.
The island is part of a local area called Benito Juárez. It's about 45 kilometers (28 miles) south of a city called Ciudad Obregón. Isla Huivulai is quite long, stretching 14 kilometers (about 8.7 miles), but it's only about 0.5 kilometers (0.3 miles) wide.
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Exploring Isla Huivulai
Isla Huivulai has many cool features that make it a great place to visit.
Amazing Beaches and Dunes
One of the best things about the island is its beautiful, fine sand beach. It's perfect for walking or just relaxing. The island also has tall, sandy dunes. These dunes add to the island's unique look.
The Fresh Water Oasis
A very important part of Isla Huivulai is its fresh water artesian well. This well is super deep, going down 97 meters (about 318 feet)! It creates a special oasis where date-producing palm trees grow. This green area provides a home for many different animals.
A Movie Location
Did you know a movie was filmed here? In 1968, a successful Mexican western movie called Todo por nada was made on Isla Huivulai.
Wildlife of Isla Huivulai
Isla Huivulai is home to many interesting animals, especially birds and fish.
Birds of the Island
The fresh water oasis on the island attracts many kinds of birds. You can see:
- Fulvous whistling ducks
- Grey pelicans and American white pelicans
- Grey herons
- Cranes
- Albatross
Other birds that visit the island's shores include:
- Turnstones
- Spoonbills
- Skimmers
- Waders and other shorebirds
- Gulls
- Terns
- Frigatebirds
- Boobies
Fish in Tobari Bay
The waters around Isla Huivulai are great for fishing. In the large Tobari Bay, which has a gently sloping ocean floor, you can find different types of fish. Tourists often fish for:
