Native Trails MyTrails 2026 254 Quintana Roo 23 Sea Turtles in Akumal Duration: 04:00 h · Level: Medium Sea turtles are found in all tropical and subtropical seas of the world and are living in the water except for laying their eggs. They may migrate thousands of kilometers, using the ocean currents, the geomagnetic field and the angles of sunlight for orientation. While egg-laying can be observed only at night from April to October (the young hatch between June and November), snorkeling in the turquoise waters of Akumal bay offers you a whole-year opportunity for observing young green turtles and hawksbill sea turtles practicing their swimming skills. 24 Visit of Parque Natural Aktun Chen Duration: 03:00 h · Level: Easy More than five million years old, the mystic caves of the “Parque Natural” were the door to the underworld for the Mayas – today they are the ideal place for small and big adventures. Whether you are interested in snorkeling, swimming, climbing or hiking – in the large cave complex on the Yucatán Peninsula, everyone will find the right activity. The magic limestone caves near Akumal offer ideal conditions for hilarious sports amidst the fauna and flora of Yucatán. just a bit of luck, and you will meet white-tailed deer, pecaris, spider monkeys, or wild parrots. 25 Visit of the Xel-Ha nature adventure park Duration: 07:00 h · Level: Medium The water eco-park of Xel-Ha, a large lagoon with cenotes and mangrove forests in the hinterland, is considered the largest natural aquarium in the world. Stingrays, exotic fish, turtles, and more than 70 other species are living in the lagoon ready to be discovered by you while snorkeling or engaging in one of many other watersport activities – for an extra charge you can swim with dolphins. Explore the surroundings of the lagoon on foot, via mountain-bike or by the jungle train, and do not forget the hammock on the beach. 26 A visit to the underworld – at Cenote Dos Ojos Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Medium Experience the largest system of underwater caves and grottos on earth. Certified guides accompany you into the underwater world, a dreamland with crystal clear water where you can literally sense the timeless forces of nature. You explore a stretch of 500 m (1,640 ft.) of the cave, which is painted in a fascinating play of light and colors. 27 Punta Sur Eco Beach Park - Nature preserve of Cozumel Duration: 06:00 h · Level: Medium The Punta Sur Eco Beach Park is the largest protected nature preserve of Cozumel Island. Discover the unique nature of the southernmost point of the island, the intense surge breaking on the open eastern shore, the historic lighthouse of Celarain with its small maritime museum, and the small archaeological zone along the access road. By way of contrast, you can enjoy protected bays, which are ideal for a refreshing swim, and a boat tour through the mangrove forests of Laguna Colombia; just a bit of luck, and you will see crocodiles and a lot of other inhabitants of this nature preserve. 28 Visit of the cenote Manatí Duration: 02:30 h · Level: Medium Unlike many other more or less round cenotes, Cenote Manatí appears like a river about 250 m (270 yds.) long and about a dozen meters (40 ft.) wide. Its banks are grown with luscious vegetation including mangroves. It is particularly exciting to explore and enjoy nature not only above, but also under the water snorkeling or diving. You can observe various species of fish as well as turtles, and as the cenote has a direct connection with the sea, it takes just a bit of chance to see a manatee – for which this body of water was named.
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