Islas Marias: Nayarit's 'Galapagos Islands of Mexico'
A former federal prison once known as the Alcatraz of Mexico, the Islas Marías have been transformed into a protected natural biosphere.
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A former federal prison once known as the Alcatraz of Mexico, the Islas Marías have been transformed into a protected natural biosphere.
These underrated islands in Mexico have stunning blue-green waters, incredible wildlife, secret beaches, and a laid-back vibe.
The Mexican military seized a $72 million cocaine shipment from a fishing vessel that was intercepted in the Pacific Ocean. The fishy cargo was confiscated April 6 after a Coast Guard ship located the boat 69 miles south from Nayarit in the archipelago of Islas Marías. The fishing boat, called Jorge M. II, was then taken to the port of Balleto in Isla María Madre where sniffer dogs led authorities to the massive shipment that was concealed in the vessel's storage compartments. Mexico's military seized 1,583 kilos from a fishing vessel on April 6. The boat carrying the massive shipment, ...