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Banco Chinchorro
Quintana Roo



About Banco Chinchorro
Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve. In the midst of the oceanic waters of the Mexican Caribbean, a unique reef system stands out, about which fabulous stories and legends have ...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Mahahual at 40 Km, by sea.
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Airport
Chetumal International Airport, Quintana Roo
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
To enter the Protected Area, you must first take a land route along Mexico Highway 307 and the Mahahual/Quintana Roo El Cafetal-Mahahahual H...
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Transportation facilities
Own, rented or public land vehicle. By sea through authorized tourism service providers.
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Mobility within the protected area
Since it is a marine area, you can only enter Cayo Centro on land near the dock and field station.
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Schedules
Every day from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Entrance fee
$750 MXN
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Average weather in the area
Tropical
Protected Area map
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Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Flora and fauna watching
- Scuba diving
- Snorkel
Recommendations
- The recommended months to visit are from February to May, since favorable conditions for navigation are required to enter Banco Chinchorro, ...
- It is recommended to avoid the use of sunscreens that damage marine ecosystems, it is recommended to use long-sleeved lycra shirts (rashguar...
Services
Services within the PA
Signage
Toilets
Viewpoints
Lodging near the PA
Overnight stays can only be made in the nearest town (Mahahual).
Food service near the PA
Cheap restaurants
Restaurants
Street food (food service can only be provided in Mahahual)
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Bank ATMs
Pharmacy
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
Mahahual at 40 Km, by sea.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
$750 MXN Entrance prices per person, per day, as collection of rights.
Senior citizens, pensioned and retired persons, disabled persons, and minors under 12 years of age will be exempt from the payment of fees, whose status will be accredited once they enter the Protected Area, if applicable, with the corresponding valid credential. A 50% discount will be applied to students and teachers with a valid credential, which must be presented upon entering the Protected Area.
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Datos curiosos
Banco Chinchorro es uno de los arrecifes mexicano con mayor número de especies de coral. Banco Chinchorro es considerado el atolón más grand...
Atractivos
Es la única ANP del Caribe Mexicano libre del síndrome blanco por lo que sus arrecifes son los más saludables.
Especies representativas
Caracol rosado (Lobatus gigas), Anolis de cabeza azul (Anolis allisoni), Mangle rojo (Rhizophora mangle).
Puedes consultar más especies representativas de Banco Chinchorro en el sitio
Reglamento para el visitante
Atiende estas indicaciones para la conservación del ANP
1. El ingreso al ANP solo se podrá realizar con prestadores de servicios turísticos que cuenten con la autorización correspondiente emitida...
Contacto
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Dirección de oficina del ANP
Av. Insurgentes 445 (edificio SEMARNAT) entre Tecnológico de Mérida y Tec. de Chetumal, Col. Magisterial. Chetumal, Municipio de Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo. C. P. 77039
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Teléfono
(983) 285-4623 (983) 835-0206
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