Is there a reef in Costa Maya?

This system is also known as the Great Mayan Reef and is second only to the Great barrier Reef in Australia. The Great Mayan Reef spans more than 620 miles (1000 km) and can be found just a short boat ride off the shore of Costa Maya Mexico.



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This system is also known as the Great Mayan Reef and is second only to the Great barrier Reef in Australia. The Great Mayan Reef spans more than 620 miles (1000 km) and can be found just a short boat ride off the shore of Costa Maya Mexico.

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Costa Maya Snorkel Tour The water near the Meso-American Barrier Reef, among the largest barrier reefs in the Northern Hemisphere, has some of the best snorkeling spots in the Riviera Maya, but you need a boat and local know-how to reach them.

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There are no bad spots in the area. There are some that are better than others though. Ask a local and they can give directions to the best drive to spots. As a very general rule, the beaches to the south of Mahahual tend to be a bit more reef protected, which means better snorkeling on rougher days.

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Costa Maya beaches are known by few but loved by those who take the time to visit this southern part of the Yucatan Peninsula. With little development and more reliance on the natural beauty of the sea, beaches and palm trees, the Costa Maya is a great place to visit and step back in time.

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


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The best time to visit is between December and March when the weather is most settled.

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Just a few minutes from the cruise port, Mahahual features a walking path where one side is beach and the other is stores, vendors, and restaurants. If you prefer your visit to Mexico to be a little more authentic, then you can head into the town of Mahahual. Getting there is simple and you have several choices.

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Stretching for 625 miles along the coast of Honduras, Guatemala, Belize and Mexico, the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) is the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere. It encompasses a rich mosaic of beaches and dunes, coastal wetlands, lagoons, mangrove forests, seagrass beds and coral reefs.

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Photo: Marama Beach has the clearest water in Mexico Perfection at Palifitos Paradise!

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Just off the shores of Mahahual on a short 15-minute boat ride, you'll visit two distinct snorkeling sites: one graced with sandy patches and seagrass where hawksbill turtles roam and another near the vibrant coral reef heads bustling with tropical fish.

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The Caribbean coast of Mexico is world-famous for its diving and snorkeling. And Costa Maya is a great place to experience the wonders of the underwater world. Whether you're a snorkel novice or a diving master, there are [snorkel and diving excursions] to suit you.

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Once a sleepy enclave of fishing villages nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, today Costa Maya is a gateway to incredible natural wonders, ancient Mayan ruins, and some of Mexico's best diving. There are activities for every traveler's pace in Costa Maya.

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