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
$60.37 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.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
$60.37 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.
More about Arrecifes de Xcalak
Interesting facts
This reef is part of the Mesoamerican Reef System; it is also an area where lobster and pink snails abound. There is an area known as 'La Po...
Attractions
If you go diving you will see massifs and channels similar to those of a deep frontal reef and a great biodiversity, you may encounter Carib...
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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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
