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Snorkel in America´s Largest Reef and 3 Hidden Cenotes

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Overview

From ocean to jungle in one day. Start snorkeling the largest reef in America, off Puerto Morelos. Swim with tropical fish, rays, and sea turtles. Then explore a charming fishing village with a local guide. Enjoy a light snack at a beach club.

Next, head into the Mayan jungle. Visit three private cenotes – no crowds. One has a zipline, another a cave, and the third a waterfall with jumping platform. Watch a pre-Hispanic dance performance, taste regional snacks, and finish with a tequila tasting.

What's Included

  • Tequila tasting (+18)
  • Regional snack
  • Beach snack at MEX ON THE BEACH local beach club
  • Gratuities
  • Reef tax to be paid onsite
  • Refundable locker deposit
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National Reef Park of Puerto Morelos

You slip into water so warm it feels like a second skin. Below the surface, the largest reef in America unfolds – a living, breathing city of coral. No crowds and noise of the city. Just you, the pulse of the current, and an explosion of life.Schools of sergeant fish and parrotfish drift past, their colors almost unreal. A spotted eagle ray glides beneath you, wings cutting the blue with silent grace. Look closer: a green turtle turns its ancient head, unbothered, sharing its home for a heartbeat.Corals in amber, lavender, and jade stretch as far as you can see – brain corals, fan corals, elkhorn thickets. Your guide points to a camouflaged lobster, a swaying sea fan. Visibility often reaches 30 meters. The reef breathes with you.After the swim, you climb back onto the boat. Sun on your face. Salt on your lips. That quiet thrill of having been part of something wild. The largest reef in America didn’t just show you its wonders – it welcomed you in.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Puerto Morelos

Puerto Morelos breathes differently. No high-rise hotels. No thumping party music. Just a quiet fishing village that still feels like old Mexico. Your guide leads a short walk to the Leaning Lighthouse, the central plaza, and the white church where locals gather. Cobblestone streets. Mayan crafts sold under shaded stalls. The pace is slow, genuine, unhurried. This is a Pueblo Mágico – untouched by Cancún's frenzy. You stroll, listen, and for a moment, you are not a tourist. You are a guest in someone's peaceful home by the sea.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mex on the Beach

At Mex on the Beach, you sit at a table facing the sea. The Caribbean stretches out before you – endless turquoise. A light regional snack arrives: maybe a marquesita or fresh fruit with local cheese. You bite, taste the salt in the air, and watch waves roll in. No rush. No schedule. Just you, the sea breeze, and the simple pleasure of eating well with the ocean at your feet. This is the pause between two worlds – ocean behind you, jungle ahead.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

La Ruta de los Cenotes

The jungle swallows you. Air turns cool, thick with wet earth and orchids. Beneath the limestone floor, the Maya believed in a gateway to the underworld. You are about to enter.Three cenotes await – each private, each with its own soul. The first welcomes you with a zipline. You fly over crystal water, laughing, then let go. The splash wakes something ancient inside you.The second is a cavern. Silence holds you. Ancient rock formations rise and fall like frozen waves. Light filters through a single opening. You float, weightless, surrounded by stone that has watched centuries pass.The third reveals a waterfall. Fresh water pours over mossy rock into a pool so clear you can count every pebble below. A jumping platform invites you to leap. You do. The cold shocks you alive.No crowds. No rush. Just you, the sacred sinkholes, and the quiet understanding that some places were never meant to be explained – only felt.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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You sit in the shade of the jungle. Two tacos of cochinita pibil arrive – a recipe born from two worlds. The ancient Maya slow-cooked meat underground with spices. Spanish settlers brought pork. Together, they created this tender, earthy masterpiece.As you eat, traditional Mexican music fills the air. Dancers in colorful skirts tell stories with every step.Then, tequila. A guide explains its history – from agave fields to oak barrels. You taste. You learn. You toast to centuries of flavor.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • You must be able to swim to participate in the snorkel activity.
  • Pregnant women are strongly advised not to participate in this snorkel activity due to the bumpy and unpredictable nature of the boat ride, which could be harmful to their condition.
  • Please note that there is a mandatory reef tax of 15 USD per person.

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Q: Do you take pregnant customers snorkeling?

A: Yes, we allow pregnant women to go on snorkeling. However, it’s crucial to consult with your healthcare provider before doing so to assess your individual health and pregnancy stage. Read more Jan 2022

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What's Included

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  • Tequila tasting (+18)
  • Regional snack
  • Beach snack at MEX ON THE BEACH local beach club
  • Prehispanic Performance
  • Visit 3 natural cenotes (zipline, cavern and waterfall)
  • Watter bottle on board
  • Snorkeling in the largest reef of America
  • Round-Trip Transportation
  • Snorkel gear and life jacket
  • Guided tour through the small fishing town of Puerto Morelos.
  • Gratuities
  • Reef tax to be paid onsite
  • Refundable locker deposit
  • Photographs or souvenirs

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For environmental protection (reef & cenotes): NO cameras, cell phones, smartwatches, sunscreen, insect repellent, or cosmetics during activities
  • You must be able to swim to participate in the snorkel activity.
  • Pregnant women are strongly advised not to participate in this snorkel activity due to the bumpy and unpredictable nature of the boat ride, which could be harmful to their condition.
  • Please note that there is a mandatory reef tax of 15 USD per person.
  • Tequila tasting is only for adults +18 years old.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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