Is Mahahual good for snorkeling?

Snorkel Mahahual It is a great opportunity to get to know the famous “Great Mayan Reef”, that runs along the coast, and to swim among corals and species like rays, morays, turtles and tropical fishes, that gather in an area just a few minutes away by boat.



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These are the best places for adventurous scuba & snorkeling in Costa Maya:
  • Mahahual Ecotours.
  • Mar Adentro Diving.
  • Doctor Dive Costa Maya.
  • Amigos Del Mar.
  • Dreamtime Dive Center.


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1. Punta Nizuc. The Cancun snorkel area called Punta Nizuc is located at the southern tip of the island and is the closest offshore reef from the Cancun Hotel Zone. This reef area is home to turtles, starfish, lobsters and many other critters that live among the coral and algae.

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To find out where to go snorkeling in Puerto Morelos from shore, look for the buoy line in the water while standing on the beach that suggests the safe swimming zone. Technically the best place to snorkel is the area between Ojo de Agua Hotel and Unico Beach Club.

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Because with a tropical climate, pristine beaches, and stunning coral reefs, it's no small wonder that Mexico is home to some of the best snorkeling in the world.

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Xcacel, 5 miles south of Akumal, and Xpuha, near Puerto Aventuras, are some of the best reef snorkeling options. Both are accessible from the beach. It is also possible to get into the water at Tankah Bay, at Bahia Principe, or at Tulum Reef (which can only be reached by boat).

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Great Barrier Reef, Australia The Great Barrier Reef is perhaps the most iconic diving and snorkelling destination in the world, and the exceptional beauty of this natural wonder warrants the reputation that precedes it.

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Costa Maya is in Mahahual, Quintana Roo.

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Akumal is located 100km (62 miles) south of Cancun in the heart of the Riviera Maya. In the natural protected area you get the opportunity to snorkel and enjoy the amazing Sea Turtles and the very colorful fish at the second largest reef in the world.

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Although you can put on your snorkeling gear and snorkel anywhere in Playa del Carmen, there really isn't much to see along most of the coast. The one exception is to the south of Playacar. You will need to go right to the end of the beach where it gets rocky and swim out.

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