Its inhabitants include 300 transplanted Mexicans and 4 US expatriates that form an interesting microcosm of society.
Commercial fishing is a vital contributer to the Yucatan economy.
In 1987 fishing provided a livelihood to an estimated 16,500 people. Fishing was a target for government diversification by Echeverria in the 1970's. He invested in the fishing infrastructure, and communities such as Punta Allen were born. Fishing is the only way to earn a living in Punta Allen. The marketable catch is spiny lobsters.