You can go snorkeling anywhere along the Great Barrier Reef or on Cozumel Island through boating tours. There are also many other options in the Mayan Riviera. You could go snorkeling at Akumal Bay (also known as Turtle Bay, home of many turtles), Xcaret Ecological park, and Xel-Ha – all tourist places set up for snorkeling.
Xel-Ha is the world’s largest natural aquarium and it is 207 acres of protected area. It is a massive park for snorkeling plus there are jungle paths to walk along. Xel-Ha would make a great full-day excursion and there are tour companies which will take you there.
We went snorkeling at the Marina El Cid at our hotel near Puerto Morelos. For a half day we took a boat ride out to the coral reef. My family and I had lots of fun. We saw a stingray, eel, lots of colourful fish, and tall coral. I would recommend that you purchase an underwater camera from a convenience store or your own souvenir shop. With your camera you can capture that moment when you see a turtle or stingray!
Snorkeling in the underground river at XCaret is also something you should try. They provide you with life jackets, snorkeling equipment, and lockers to make it easier for you. Carried along by the river, it is a fun adventure. Although it is sometimes dark, you can still see fish.
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