HomeProtected Areas
Arrecifes de Xcalak
Quintana Roo
About Arrecifes de Xcalak
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park. It is located in the southern coastal area of the state of Quintana Roo. It provides protection to important areas of mangroves and coral re...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Xcalak is the nearest town, but Mahahual, 60 km away, has more services.
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Airport
Chetumal International Airport, Quintana Roo
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
The Protected Area can only be reached by Mexico Highway 307 and the Mahahual/Quintana Roo El Cafetal-Mahahahual Highway; the nearest city i...
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Transportation facilities
Public transportation type Van. Also, cab service from Mahahual to Xcalak or car rental in the city of Chetumal.
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Mobility within the protected area
There are signs posted in the land area. Transportation to the interior is by private or rented vehicle along the coastal road. For the mar...
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
The Protected Area can only be reached by Mexico Highway 307 and the Mahahual/Quintana Roo El Cafetal-Mahahahual Highway; the nearest city is Chetumal, which is located approximately 200 km from the Protected Area
- Transportation facilities
Public transportation type Van. Also, cab service from Mahahual to Xcalak or car rental in the city of Chetumal.
- Mobility within the protected area
There are signs posted in the land area. Transportation to the interior is by private or rented vehicle along the coastal road. For the marine zone, tourist service providers must be hired with the corresponding authorization for transportation in outboard motorboats.
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Schedules
Every day from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Entrance fee
$125 MXN
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Average weather in the area
Tropical
Protected Area map
View map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Camping
- Flora and fauna watching
Recommendations
- The ideal season to visit the Protected Area is from November to April.
- Comfortable, long-sleeved clothing is recommended for water activities and to avoid the use of sunscreens that damage marine ecosystems. It ...
Servicios
Servicios dentro del ANP
Conexión a internet
Estación de campo para brindar información al visitante
Señalética
Alojamiento cerca del ANP
Áreas de acampar
Hotel
Sitios para rentar habitación por noche
Alimentación cerca del ANP
Comida callejera
Restaurantes (en los hoteles)
Servicios en la localidad más cercana del ANP
Cajeros automáticos bancarios
Farmacia
Hoteles
Restaurantes
Servicios de transporte
Tiendas de servicios
Localidad más cercana del ANP
Xcalak es la localidad más cercana, pero Mahahual, a 60 Km, cuenta con más servicios.
Precios de entrada
Cuota de entrada al ANP
$125 MXN por persona, por día, por concepto de cobro de derechos.
Quedarán exentas del pago de derechos las personas adultas mayores, pensionadas y jubiladas, personas con discapacidad y menores de 12 años, cuya calidad se acreditará una vez que se ingrese al ANP, en su caso, con la credencial vigente correspondiente. Se aplicará el 75% de descuento a las personas estudiantes y profesorado con credencial vigente, misma que deberá presentarse una vez que se ingrese al ANP. Se aplicará el 50% a visitantes nacionales, visitantes extranjeros residentes en el país que deberán acreditar su nacionalidad o residencia respectivamente con documento oficial vigente una vez que se ingrese al ANP.
Conoce más de Arrecifes de Xcalak
Datos curiosos
Este arrecife forma parte del Sistema Arrecifal Mesoamericano; es además una zona donde abunda la langosta y el caracol rosado. Hay un área ...
Atractivos
Es uno de los sitios de mayor belleza del PNAX. Si te adentras en buceo veras macizos y canales semejantes a los de un arrecife frontal prof...
Representative species of PA
Atlantic tarpon (Megalops atlanticus), Elkhorn Coral (Acropora palmata), Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus), Florida Thatch Palm (Thrinax...
You can see more representative species of Arrecifes de Xcalak on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Atlantic tarpon (Megalops atlanticus), Elkhorn Coral (Acropora palmata), Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus), Florida Thatch Palm (Thrinax radiata), Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. For your safety, hire the services of Authorized Tourist Service Providers.
2. It is not allowed to touch, harass, feed, harm or ex...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. For your safety, hire the services of Authorized Tourist Service Providers.
2. It is not allowed to touch, harass, feed, harm or extract wildlife.
3. Do not stand on the coral reefs.
4. No spear fishing is allowed. or the use of fishing nets.
5. No littering or lighting bonfires on the beach. avoid using sunscreen.
6. No fishing without the corresponding authorization.
Contact
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office address PA
Administrative offices: 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 Field Station: Av. Miguel Hidalgo s/n, localidad de Xcalak, Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo, C.P. 77940
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Phone
+52 (983) 285-4623 +52 (983) 835-0206
