ADVENTURE

Great Meso American Reef Barrier

The Great Meso American Reef Barrier which runs along the Mayan Riviera coast line is the  second largest coralline system on the planet . Stretching 1200 kilometers (750 m.) this natural wonder  offers some of the world's best outdoor activities. Discover  snorkeling and diving  spots named: the Cave of the Sleeping Sharks, the Little Lighthouse and the Virgin of the Bay,  with visibility of up to 50 meters (165 ft.).  Also  sport fishing  is an experience not to be missed in the Mayan Caribbean. The deep waters that separate Playa del Carmen and the  island of Cozumel  are ideal for catching sailfish, marlin, barracuda, kingfish and mahi mahi and wahoo.

Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

The Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve  is the l argest protected area in the Mexican Caribbean (approximately 1.3 million acres), established in 1986 as part of  UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Program  and declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The reserve is unique for its geography and wetlands, 23 known archeological sites (with  relics dating up to 2,300 years old), 103 known mammal species, 336 known bird species and nesting ground for many species of wading birds and two  endangered sea turtle  species. The revenue generated through tours, beautiful accommodations, and various on-site activities such as bird watching, kayaking, fly fishing, and adventurous exploration of the under ground cave systems are used to fund conservation and education programs within the Reserve.