The Great Maya Reef, or Mesoamerican Reef System, is the second-largest in the world after the Great Barrier Reef. It stretches over 1,000 km, from Isla Contoy in Mexico to Honduras, and bathes the entire Mexican Caribbean coast.
Where to enjoy it
- Puerto Morelos – a protected National Park, ideal for snorkeling.
- Cozumel – with Palancar and other world-class reefs.
- Isla Mujeres and Cancun – Manchones, Nizuc and MUSA.
Why it is special
It hosts hundreds of species of corals and fish, turtles, rays and more. It is the heart of Caribbean marine life and a natural treasure to enjoy and protect.
How to visit
Explore it on snorkeling and diving tours all along the coast. Book your tour with Cancun Bay Tours with pickup at your hotel.
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