Akumal. Located 105 kilometers (65 miles ) south of Cancun off Route 307. A quiet place where different marine turtle species arrive to lay their eggs. This place offers sportfishing outings for those looking to catch sailfish, marlin, barracuda and bonito. It has a magnificent bay with a reef that serves as a barrier to the open sea. Akumal is an ideal spot to relax as you take in the beauty of the Caribbean scenery.
Isla Mujeres. Located 14 kilometers (9 miles ) off the coast of Cancun , it is one of the most beautiful spots in the Mexican Caribbean. The island is 8 kilometers (5 miles ) long and 1.5 kilometers (about 1 mile ) wide. To arrive there, you can take a ferry or speedboat from Puerto Juarez, Punta Sam and Playa Linda. You can arrive by taking the Garrafon Cruise, which departs from the Embarcadero in Cancun?s hotel zone at Km 4. It arrives at Parque Natural Garrafon on the southern part of the island. Fishing is the island?s mainstay of life. Off its coast, you can catch such species as marlin and dorado, among others.
Isla Holbox. Located 10 kilometers (6 miles ) north of the Yucatan Peninsula . Separated from the mainland by the Yalahan Lagoon, Holbox Island is far enough removed from civilization to allow you to forget about everything and enjoy some quiet relaxation. To arrive there from Cancun, take Route 180 west to Km 150 and then head north about 100 kilometers (62 miles ) to the town of Chiquila. There you?ll have to cross Yalahan Lagoon in a boat to arrive at the island. The inhabitants are fishermen and they can guide you around the island. An island known for its shark fishing, you can catch hammerhead and blue sharks, as well as jackfish and tarpon.
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