Xcalak: The Virgin Coast of South


Xcalak is one of the last unspoilt corners of the Mexican Caribbean, located south of costa maya, and second great coral reef in the world is located right in front of the coast of xcalak and Chinchorro reef is. Only 60 kilometers south Mahahual is a major tourist destination.

Formerly Xcalak communed with the city of Chetumal by means of a ferry, its communication is currently through a road that links it to Mahahual. The Zaragoza canal, a channel which allows the communication of the Bay of Chetumal with the Caribbean Sea without having to pass through the territorial waters of Belize located in Xcalak.

Xcalak is a population of 252 inhabitants on the Caribbean coast of Mexico in the State of Quintana Roo. Xcalak is located is in the center of the so-called great maya reef, diving in Xcalak is awesome because you can dive in chinchorro reef the largest coral atoll of the maya reef.

Scuba diving in Chinchorro reef is like immerse yourself in a dream in the middle of shipwrecks of all eras and Nations admiring the beautiful species of black coral and large classes of fish of colors, sea turtles, lobsters, etc.

A simple journey of an hour and a half in a comfortable specially designed boat for diving, the Ha Tzimin, takes you to the incredible and spectacular Banco Chinchorro.

In Xcalak fly-fishing, the esnoquelear, you can make diving or simply to spend a relaxing day encompania of the beloved or the family and learn about the wide variety of plants and animals that are found in Xcalak, both in the marine environment such as the terrestrial.

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