The vacation-oriented coast south of Cancún on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula is famed for its resorts as well as their various shopping, dining, nightlife, and a broad menu of daytime activities. And one of the Riviera Maya's top activities is diving and snorkeling amid the corals that lie offshore, part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef - the world's second largest after Australia's Great Barrier Reef. For snorkeling you don't need any prior training or experience, and here's a trio of the top ways to experience it:
Xcaret is an amazing theme park packed with cultural and natural attractions, including independent snorkeling in its rivers and canals. But the park also runs a boat out to crystal-clear waters of the nearby offshore reef for an hour-and-a-half snorkeling tour. Folks need to have fins, a mask, snorkel tube, and lifejacket. Before the tour, your guide gives a detailed overview of the underwater realm and its denizens, including colorful fish, corals, sea cucumbers, starfish, and more. An awe-inspiring way to experience this fascinating undersea world!
Another of Xcaret's many attractions, Sea Trek offers visitors can take a half-hour stroll along the bottom of a sheltered lagoon, 3.5 meters (11½ feet) down, with the aid of a special helmet - no previous underwater experience neede. It's a great and easy way to have a look at a variety of the Mexican Caribbean's many aquatic species.
Hidden Worlds
This is an adventure park including zip lines, jungle excursions on foot, bike, or fun buggies, ziplines, even a ride themed after the film Avatar. But one of its central and most memorable features is snorkeling in cenotes - limestone sinkholes considered by the Mayans to be sacred gateways to the underworld. Gliding through their cool, crystalline waters is a truly magical experience
Whether you're based in the Mexican Caribbean's main resort towns, Cancún or Playa del Carmen, or at one of the coastal resorts surrounding them, get the most out of your stay by indulging in a tour beneath its waters. It will make fantastic memories that will stay with you for the rest of your life!
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