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Banco Chinchorro


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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 ...

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How to get there?


  • Most important locality

    Mahahual at 40 Km, by sea.

  • Airport

    Chetumal International Airport, Quintana Roo

References and Transportation
  • 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...

  • Transportation facilities

    Own, rented or public land vehicle. By sea through authorized tourism service providers.

  • 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.


  • Entrance fee

    $750 MXN


  • Average weather in the area

    Tropical



Banco Chinchorro in Mexico
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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...

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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...

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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).

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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...

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Contacto


  • 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

  • Teléfono

    (983) 285-4623 (983) 835-0206

  • Correo electrónico

    xcalak-rbbch@conanp.gob.mx

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