These ruins may not have the immaculately-restored pyramids of Chichn Itz, but they capture your imagination with a clear grid layout and temple structures. Upon pulling up, the fisherman's hut appeared exactly as advertised, and nothing more. From Playa del Carmen, take the main highway 307 south for about 30 miles. Though only one of us caught a fleeting glimpse of a manatee in the distance, we all agreed that swimming through the channel among schools of tarpon was mesmerizing. Its easily accessible by car: take the 305D highway north and then west along the 108 tolled highway. The crocodile expeditions include a few nights in Xcalak before and/or after the trip to allow flexibility, as weather and sea conditions can make getting to or from Banco Chinchorro downright unpleasant and occasionally impossible. Siete Bocas is a massive underground cenote with seven openings, where shafts of sunlight beam in and create a dramatic setting. Crocodiles are not native to the area, but there have been sightings of them in the past. No it's nothing to concern yourself with. You are more likely to be in the jungle where unfriendly spiders are along with snakes and such but, as a It is a municipality in the province of Solidaridad. If youre looking for a truly wild and scenic setting, the Nichupte Lagoon is a fantastic choice. One is the Mugger or Marsh The average weight of a crocodile is about 1,000 pounds. Progreso, Yucatn Destruction of natural cienegas has pushed crocodiles into view along the Yucatecan coast. First, drop in at San Gervasio Maya ruins, a pilgrimage center for the Mayans. What you won't find in marine life is made up for by stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations, piercing sunrays, and eerie layers of hydrogen sulfide. Video footage of the corpse being eaten by crocodiles later hit social media, and on Saturday family members in nearby Playa del Carmen saw it and identified the victim asa 44-year-old handicrafts vendor. One of the earliest and longest inhabited ancient Maya sites in the Yucatan, Muyil is situated within the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and contains the ruins of 22 pre-Hispanic settlements. WebYes, there are saltwater crocodiles along the Caribbean coast of Mexico. Getting there by public transport is possible but tedious: youll need to change at Tulum to a colectivo heading towards Felipe Carillo. As any seasoned diver can attest, we're often looking for new adventures and underwater experiences. Do crocodiles live in the ocean? We dived here in lieu of the more well-known Car Wash cenote, and it did not disappoint. Wander down La Quinta Avenida, Playa del Carmen's main street. There are an estimated 200 crocodiles living in and around Punta Allen. Its easy to travel, to get around, and there are so many fun things for people of all ages. The main draw here occurs at 95 feet deep where a hydrogen sulfide layer separates the freshwater above from the saltwater below, creating the appearance of an underwater river. Although previously thought to be harmless to humans, recent reports of attacks on humans include at least 12 documented fatalities. Known for its spectacular formations of stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and crystal-clear water, this cenote blew me away, and is one I would happily dive again and again. The dive on the way out to Chinchorro usually takes place at a site known for friendly nurse sharks which follow you throughout the dive. Totally - I know exactly what you mean about the lake / lagoon between the Coba "village" and the ruins entrance site - just take one look at it an Our final dive of the trip took place at the lesser-known Cenote Tajma Ha which has everything you could want in cenote: haloclines, stalactites, stalagmites, speleothems, sunbeams, fossils, and even bats!