The last virgin port of the mayan caribbean.

Located on the Caribbean, Mahahual’s whole beautiful boardwalk full of life and color is perfect for a stroll or scuba with friends as it has a reputation for the best diving school in the world. Scuba on Mahahual’s reef, take a tour to Banco Chinchorro, go snorkeling, take a night dive, go fishing for lion fish, take a diving course or just enjoy a wonderful massage on the beach. Try kite surfing and take advantage of the offers at the handicraft market. In Mahahual, there’s a very big chance you’ll have a great vacation.

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One of Mahahual’s main attractions is it’s proximity to Banco Chinchorro, an atoll designated as a nature reserve and the second-largest barrier reef in the world (after the Great Barrier Reef in Australia). This reef is located in the Caribbean Sea across from Quintana Roo’s and Belize’s coasts, and has an enormous amount of biodiversity, which attracts many divers. You can also surround yourself with big expanses of virgin jungle.

How to get there

From Mérida take the Mérida-Valladolid No. 180 highway until you arrive at the junction with the Acanceh highway. From there take the Acanceh-Peto No. 18 highway passing the town of Peto until you arrive at the junction with the José María Morelos highway. From there take the José María Morelos-Tzucacab No.184 highway to the junction with Felipe Carrillo Puerto highway. Take this highway to the town of the same name, then take the Cancún- Chetumal No.307 highway to the junction with the Mahahual highway and follow it until you arrive at the port.From Cancun, take south to Chetumal, pass Tulum and two hours later you will get to the Mahahual crossing.

Suggestions and Information

Enjoy yourself on the beach but be aware: it’s not a nudist beach nor can you drink alcohol after 5 pm. Don’t swim after eating or drinking alcohol, wear comfortable clothing and sunscreen. It’s not permitted to drive a vehicle on the beach nor ride horses on the beach. On the fishing pier: it’s not permitted to drink alcohol or cut fish on the walls or benches. Don’t leave garbage or fish refuse or throw garbage into the ocean. Vehicles aren’t permitted. Beach flags: green means it’s ok to swim; yellow means be careful; red means swimming is prohibited. Remember, it’s important to respect the area you’re visiting and keep it clean.

Nearby places

Xcalak, Banco Chinchorro, El Uvero, Bacalar and Chetumal

State

Quintana Roo

City

Mahahual