Cancun Snorkeling

The warm crystal clear waters, and large reefs make Cancun Snorkeling some of the best in the world. Snorkeling involves swimming at the surface of the water, while you are wearing a mask, snorkel to allow you to breathe and fins for ease of swimming. A life jacket and wetsuit may also be worn.

Snorkeling allows you to observe the vast sea life that is under the live in the reefs near the shores. You will be able to observe many types fish, sea urchins, starfish, and maybe even turtles and jellyfish!

Some of the best locations for snorkeling in Cancun and the surrounding areas include:

Punta Nizuc

At the northern tip of the Gran Arrecife Maya lies Punta Nizuc which houses the largest reef in the Western hemisphere and one of the largest in the world.

El Gerrafon National Park

Another popular reef that houses the Cave of the Sleeping Sharks. Although it is rare to see the sharks nowadays, as the lsrge amount of visitors have scared them off.

Great Mesoamerican reef

Located in Puerto Morales about 10 minutes from Cancun, great snorkeling can be performed due to the close proximity of the reef to the shore as well as the size of the reef (about 15 km long).

Xel Ha

This offers a more calming snorkel experience then the open sea, due to the lack of currents and waves. You will be able to float down a long stream where vast amounts of fish and even Rays are present.

Xcaret

Similar to Xel-Ha, Xcaret is an attraction unto itself that offers many activities including snorkeling. Snorkel in the vast lagoon, or in the underwater caves.

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