If you’re fond of exploring the exotic sea waters, then Snorkeling is the best thing that you can do in Mexico. Second largest coral reef in the world can be found along the coast of Yucatan which has a rich marine biodiversity. In some places of Mexico, the reef is so close that even snorkelers can watch huge coral formations and marine life as the divers can.
Tourists are attracted towards exploring the underwater in Mexico due to the fact that it has one coast on the Pacific Ocean and the other on the Caribbean Sea. Various types of snorkeling can be experienced at any of the coast of Mexico, but the best snorkeling there can be experienced at Cozumel, Riviera Maya, Xel-Ha and many other places. The reef in the Mayan coral is the second longest in the world, after the Great Barrier Reef. There are many destinations in Mexico that offer easy snorkeling condition and abundant of marine life.
On the Pacific coast, in the Puerto Vallarta and Banderas, you can experience the very rare and amazing marine life such as sailfish, whale sharks and also manta rays. You can even travel around the Sea of Cortez to experience marvel of snorkeling in Mexico. Vivid underwater life can be seen under the quiet waters of the Sea of Cortez and the Cabo San Lucas.
Xel-Ha is a large lagoon for the snorkelers who are going to try it out for the first time. You can even get the life vests and inner tubes free of cost there, while in other places you’ve to rent these things. Here snorkeling is easy due to the calm nature of the lagoon even on windy days.
Cozumel is one of the best places for snorkeling in Mexico where you can find great snorkeling spots in the city as well as in the nearby areas. The Riviera Maya which is located just close to Cancun and offers a great experience for snorkelers. You can find different and beautiful sponges, fishes and turtles too.
Other than these, there are many snorkeling destinations in Mexico which would give you a unique as well as memorable experience of enjoying snorkeling. Mexico has exotic plant as well as marine life that give you the true feeling of exploring snorkeling in Mexico.
