Quintana roo map, costa maya map this site has information on the history and geography of the area. Costa maya, xcalak and mahahual majahual visitors pages. A well preserved area on the caribbean coast bordering belize, comprising coral reefs, coastal lagoons, beaches, mangrove swamps and karstic aquifers. The cozumel reef system is part of the mesoamerican barrier reef system, the second largest coral reef system in the world. The parque is protected, so there is no netting for fish, and you cannot take any lobster or fish, if you are not in the coop, which is good, so the locals can sell you fish. Xcalak, mahahual majahual and costa maya information pages. The xcalak reef national park was created in 2003 and spans almost 45,000 acres mainly to provide protection to the coastal ecosystem but also to preserve it for xcalaks emerging ecotourism industry. Sep 12, 2011 this is a very rough video i took in my new temporary front yard. Biosphere reserves an overview sciencedirect topics. One proposed initiative by the community is to create a natural protected area, with zoning established for fishing and tourism activities. I am a spearfisherman in places where that sport is allowed, but i respect and value this park. Scientific knowledge of these reefs can still be improved. It is one of the few unspoiled areas of the mayan coast, and is home to the second largest coral reef in the world, making it the perfect choice for diving enthusiasts who want to be contact with the area.
To find out how to plan a trip to xcalak, use our trip itinerary maker. The mahahual pier was destroyed by hurricane dean in 2007. The small pueblo of xcalak is quiet and the reef is amazing to snorkel. If you like to have a taste of heaven, come enjoy this peacefull, relaxing paradise. Hay iglesias, museos, arte, cultura, tours, paisajes, parques y lugares turisticos a donde ir. Fieldwork revealed that many xcalakenos felt that the government had little or no.
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