Xel-Há

Quintana Roo · Mexico

Xel-Há, Mexico
Photo: Gabriela Lozano, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Best time to go
December to April
Budget
$$
Accessibility
limited
Coordinates
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A natural inlet on the Caribbean coast where fresh spring water meets the sea, Xel-Há is an inlet of exceptional marine biodiversity used for snorkeling. Mangrove-lined channels connect open lagoon areas, and tarpon, parrotfish, and bonefish are common. The confluence of fresh and salt water creates visual layering effects at depth, and the inlet's sheltered geography makes conditions reliable throughout the year.

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