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 ...
Services
Services within the PA
Field station to provide visitor information
Internet connection
Signage
Lodging near the PA
Camping areas
Hotel
Places to rent a room per night
Food service near the PA
Restaurants (in hotels)
Street food
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Bank ATMs
Hotels
Pharmacy
Restaurants
Stores
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
Xcalak is the nearest town, but Mahahual, 60 km away, has more services.
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...
Especies representativas
Sábalo (Megalops atlanticus), Coral cuerno de alce (Acropora palmata), Mero (Epinephelus striatus), Palma chit (Thrinax radiata), Mangle roj...
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Especies Representativas del ANP
Especies Representativas del ANP
Sábalo (Megalops atlanticus), Coral cuerno de alce (Acropora palmata), Mero (Epinephelus striatus), Palma chit (Thrinax radiata), Mangle rojo (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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PA office address
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
