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HOTEL ZONE BUSES Public buses in Cancún are very inexpensive and Yaxchilan Bonampak
CANCÚN
run between the Hotel Zone and downtown from 6am Kabah and the
until midnight. Taxis are also available, but the cost
is much higher. There are designated bus stops all Labna RIVIERA MAYA
along the Hotel Zone, but you can also flag down
drivers and if they can stop safely, they will. BonTaulmupmak Canal Nichupte El Embarcadero Recreational Map for Tourists, Scuba Divers,
However, buses from the Hotel Zone do not go into Snorkelers, Explorers, and Everyone Who Loves
downtown but will drop you off at the main bus station at Avenidas Suites Bellamar All the comforts of home Nichupte Bridge Kilometer 6 Punta Cancún is the middle of Cancún and is next to the Convention Center as well. Cancún and Mexico's Fabulous Riviera Maya
Tulum and Uxmal, where you can catch a connection downtown. including a kitchen, plus a sunset view. Dreams Cancún Resort Features Swim with Dolphins and the Explorer's Club for kids. Surrounded
DOWNTOWN BUSES For a trip downtown, from the bus station at Plaza Printed on DURABLE, WATERPROOF PAPER
Avenidas Tulum and Uxmal, look for buses that say “El Centro”. Caracol
BUSES TO ISLA MUJERES FERRIES To go north to Puerto Juárez or PARQUE ECOLOGICO KABAH This on three sides by the beauty of the Caribbean Sea — the best view spot in Cancún. RIVIERA
Punta Sam catch a Route 8 from the bus station . wonderful family spot is a public park View from 110 meters high atop Kilometer 7 Hyatt Regency 295 fabulous rooms, each with a private balcony. Features the Al Fresco Spa. MAYA
BUSES TO MAJOR RUINS, ATTRACTIONS AND CITIES The
downtown bus station, located at Avenidas Tulum and Uxmal, is where with beautiful nature paths through the Torre Escenica at El Embarcadero Pok-ta-Pok Kilometer 9 PUNTA NEGRA
you can purchase bus tickets to all of the major ruins, attractions, and
cities. This includes Xcaret, Xel-Ha, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, jungle, a crocodile pit, toucans, monkeys, Golf Kilometer 8 NH Krystal Great location, and has a spa, sauna, and gym.
Tulum, Chichén Itzá, Cobá, Valladolid, Mérida, and so on. Buses to all
leave approximately every 20 minutes. These buses do not make stops a pond with turtles and ducks, and a Sunset Lagoon & Marina Exclusive Marina with Cancún GavioPtlaayAazul CUEVAS DE AFUERA
all along the way. To be dropped off at a specific spot along the way, Mayan house, and it is all free of charge. Convention PLAZA FORUM BY THE SEA This popular mall is easily found by the huge Hardrock Café Guitar
take the Colectivo or Mini-Bus Line (see description below) instead.
water sports, scuba shop and nautical services. Center out front. It has great restaurants like Rainforest Café and Cambalache, and nightclubs that
MINI-BUS LINE (COLECTIVO) This transportation line runs up and include Carlos 'N Charlie's, and Coco Bongo.
down the Mayan Riviera. Other than the buses, this is the PLAZA LAS AMERICAS This shopping center will Carisa Y Palma Moderately priced condos on a lovely, calm beach.
cheapest, best way to travel from Cancún to places south take you away from Cancún and back to your home
all the way to Tulum. For example, it costs approx. 100 town mall, complete with Sears, JC Penny, Radio HOTEL ZONE BIKE PATH Much of the 25 kilometers of the Hotel Zone main road is
pesos to go from Cancún to Playa del Carmen. From the Shack, and Guess. If you are hungry there's a paralleled by an off-road paved pathway on the ocean side for bicycling, jogging and walking.
main bus terminals at Cancún, the airport, or Playa del McDonald's and a Burger King. If you want to
Carmen, you can catch a van, but you can also simply walk catch a movie then go to the 18-plex cinema.

out to the main highway from any resort, attraction, or beach and stand
by the side of the highway and flag down a white mini-bus from any safe,
visible spot. The bus driver will flash his lights to ask if you need a ride.
You tell him where you are going when he stops and hops out to assist
you into the mini-bus. He'll pick up or drop off people anywhere along
the way. Watch for your stop and speak up when you are there. Pay the
driver when you exit his mini-bus. The driver always gets out to open
the door for you. Because the Cancún to Tulum highway is the tourist
zone the mini-bus service runs every 15 - 30 minutes all day.

PARASAILING This exciting sport is available all along Cancún's beaches and Grand Royal Lagoon Incredible beach club Kilometer 10
allows participants stunning views of the Hotel Zone by being attached to a with personalized attention, and clean,
speedboat-pulled parachute. comfortable rooms. Laguna
SUBMARINE TOUR Atlantis Submarine tours offers an all-day tour from Imperial Laguna An intimate complex of Bojorquez
your Cancún hotel to the Cozumel Atlantis Submarine base station. Atlantis is three buildings surrounding a courtyard pool.
a genuine 48 passenger submarine that offers everyone a chance to experience EL TUNEL THE CANCÚN GOLF CLUB Cancún's oldest and most prestigious championship golf course is par CARIBBEAN
one of the top dive destinations in the world. Submerging to depths of 100 Suites Sina Boasts 33 comfortable suites 72, with play along Nichupte Lagoon and the unbelievably beautiful shore of the Caribbean Sea. SEA
feet, you will get to see Cozumel's Chankanaab Reef and its myriad of marine and a friendly staff.
life up close without getting wet! BULLFIGHTS AT LA PLAZA DE ChaPclayMoaol Miramar Mission Beautiful lagoon and Caribbean views in one of the most central locations. Say "Hola!" to Franko at
FISHING Cancún is a top destination for sportfishing. The marinas and nearly TOROS In downtown Cancún there is a Holiday Inn Express For business or This deluxe hotel has three restaurants, a marina, the Batacha nightclub and a humongous jacuzzi.
all the hotels offer fishing tours You can rent a private boat or go out with a small bullring, La Plaza de Toros, where leisure travelers with views all around. SAN TORBIDO Sunset Royal All-inclusive resort exchanges benefits with sister hotel, the Sunset www.frankosmaps.com
group. September through February is a good time of year to catch barracuda, Kilometer 11
grouper, jackfish and kingfish. February through April you'll reel in kingfish, HELI TOUR At bullfights take place every Laguna Suites Golf & Spa Great golf Plaza Flamingos Lagoon, just a couple of kilometers up the road toward Downtown on the lagoon side.
barracuda, shark, and blue marlin. April through August you’ll hook blue marlin, El Embarcadero Wednesday at 3:30pm. course views and lagoon sunsets.
sailfish, tuna, bonito and dorado. Annual catch-and-release fishing (Kilometer 4) Introduced to Mexico by Le Blanc This adults-only hotel lives up to its billing as the "All Incredible" resort.
tournaments are held here. you can board a the Spanish, bullfighting is Green 16 Golf course apartments
BOATING Pleasure boat cruises from Cancún to the Nichupte Lagoon, Isla sleek helicopter now an integral part of rented by the day, week or month. Hyatt Cancún Caribe 500 meters of fine sand beach fronts one of Cancún's finest
Mujeres, Isla Contoy, and other destinations are available every day. Tourists for a breath-taking ride down Mexican culture. Ocean Club Spring break spot just resorts. Diners love the renowned Cajun & Creole restaurant, the Blue Bayou.
are taken across crystal-clear turquoise waters in modern motor yachts, and around the Hotel Zone for a 5 minute walk to the taxis or 10
catamarans, and even sloops. Some tours include a snorkeling stop, continental a new view and appreciation of minute walk to the main road buses. EL GRAMPIN Gran Caribe Real 479 super 5-star suites await happy Cancún honeymooners and families.
breakfast, lunch, and a shopping tour. Sunset and night cruises go to the Cancún's beauty. Wow! PLAZA FLAMINGOS Home to great seafood at Bubba Gump Views of the Caribbean and Playa Linda.
beaches of Isla Mujeres or feature pirate or Caribbean shows and include and Margaritaville, Pat O'Brien's, plus Outback Steakhouse,
Mexican buffet dinners. Ultrafemme jewelry & perfume, Roxanna's Pharmacy, and more. Flamingo Cancún Hotel 260 rooms, kids club, fitness center, great restaurants.
SNORKELING, SCUBA DIVING The Maya Reef, which runs parallel to the
coast along the Riviera Maya, is the second longest barrier reef in the world. Kilometer 12 Avalon Bacarra 'Boutique' resort with pool, massage center, and 27 guestrooms/suites.
The Mexican Caribbean is famous for snorkeling and scuba diving. Also, the Plaza La Isla
Yucatan Peninsula is full of fresh and salt water holes called "cenotes", which INTERACTIVE AQUARIUM Located at Km 12.5 in Plaza La Isla in LA HERRADURA Avalon Grand All-inclusive four-star resort close to restaurants, shopping, and nightclubs. Another Perfect Day
create the world's greatest cave and cavern diving. the hotel zone, this aquarium, the first of its kind in Latin America, Kilometer 13 Melia Turquesa Features Rande Gerber Lounge, Maxim Pool Bar, and The Level, a private lounge. On Cancún's Beach
features many species of fish that live in the Caribbean Sea. Its Plaza Kukulkan
TAXI SERVICE If you are willing to trade the much main attraction is a shark tank where you can have an interactive MPalraliyna Park Royal Piramides Sports program for adults and kids, gym, spa, and sauna.
higher price of Taxi transportation for experience with various types of sharks. There is also a fantastic
convenience and personal service, then taxis dolphin swim program. Sheraton Tennis courts, mini golf, basketball court, fitness center, and outdoor pool.
are the way to go. You can get to and from PLAZA LA ISLA Shopping plaza with Interactive Aquarium,
any resort, the airport, any attraction, or La Madonna Italian Restaurant, Planet Hollywood, Ultra- SAN MIGUEL Fiesta Americana Grand Aqua Located right next to the fabulous La Isla Shopping Mall.
femme Jewelry & Perfume, plus other shops, entertainment, Occidental Grand Cancún All-inclusive resort hotel is convenient to the Cancún Convention
city from Cancún to the Riviera Maya and beyond 24 hours and a Venice canal with gondola. Island Center, Plaza La Isla, the Interactive Aquarium, Plaza Kukulkan and the beach.
a day. Taxis range from small cars to Suburbans to mini- PLAZA KUKULKAN The largest mall on Cancún's coast features
buses in size, so you can travel alone or with a group. stores and restaurants including Ruth's Cris Steak House, 2.02 Villas Marlin Offers amazing Caribbean views, and is at a handy location for shopping at Kukulkan
Plaza, the largest mall on Cancún's coast. It also has three pools, groceries & tennis.

Barcelo Tucancún Beach Four-star all-inclusive resort is right in the heart of
Mexico's hottest nightlife.

EQUINOX SHADOWS OF KUKULKAN On the Sacred Cenote International Restaurant, Roxanna's Pharmacy, and much more. ARISTOS Casa Turquesa 33 suites make for a quiet environment to relax and pamper yourself. Green Sea Turtle
Spring and Fall equinox, at sunrise and sunset, the Tortuga Verde
corner of El Castillo casts a shadow in the shape Sacred Cenote Laguna de Nichupte The Royal Sands The Royal Marina offers complimentary sailing lessons, and the resort CANCÚN BEACHES Visitors unanimously choose going to
of the plumed serpent Kukulkan along the side of (Cenote Sagrado) offers fun programs for your kids too. the beach as the number one activity when visiting Cancún (Caguama)
the north staircase of the pyramid. The shadows LAGUNA DE NICHUPTE This tranquil 12 km (7.5 mile) by 5 km and the Riviera Maya. In Cancún there is a strip of sandy
of Kukulkan (aka: Quetzalcoatl) slither down the (3 mile) lagoon is fed by fresh underground water and connected Kilometer 14 The Ritz-Carlton This luxurious hotel features the Culinary Center, the Kayanta Spa, an beach for 21 km along the Hotel Zone. The public is welcome
pyramid with the sun's movement. to the ocean in two places. It is the perfect place for renting a oceanfront whirlpool, fitness center, and beauty salon. Ask about the Turtle Camp program. everywhere, although there are just a few convenient places
Sa(cSraecdbé)Way small boat, jetskiing, sailing and waterskiing. This huge lake Cancún Crown Paradise Club Resort Family resort with plenty to keep kids busy including a water park to gain access, other than your hotel. Public Beaches include
hosts numerous waterfowl, tons of fish, plus a few crocodiles. with a pirate ship and 8 water slides, mini golf, nightly entertainment, and more. Playa Linda on Paseo Kukulkán near the Nichupté Bridge. Two
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Pyramid of Kukulkan (El Castillo) Snack Bar & Restrooms AQUAWORLD Mexico's top marina and tour center offers Cancún and Le Meridien Resort & Spa Features the famous Spa del Mar as well as inhalation rooms, saunas, km below Playa Linda on Paseo Kukulkán is Playa Tortuga, where Queen Triggerfish Ocean Triggerfish
North Temple Riviera Maya activities, attractions, and sightseeing from this location. jacuzzis, cold plunge pools, Swiss showers, and a whirlpool tucked beneath a waterfall. the water is calm, but gets deep quickly, making for excellent Pejepuerco Cachuo Pejepuerco Del Mar
(Bearded Man Temple) Aquaworld offers snorkeling, but is most known for scuba diving,
including certification. You can dive Isla Mujeres or the world-class Kilometer 15 Cancún Palace 601 beautiful guestrooms with private balconies. Recreational facilities include snorkeling. A palapa snack bar is here for you. Playa Chac Mool
Great Ball Court "NEW" Pyramid of Kukulkan reefs of Cozumel. You may also book the fishing excursion of a lifetime. a spa, an outdoor pool, tennis court, and fitness center. is south of the Convention Center past Punta Cancún. The water
Temple of CHICHÉN (El Castillo) See www.aquaworld.com.mx/ JW Marriott Features 448 opulent guestrooms, each appointed with a 32" colors here are unbelievable. The water near shore is shallow
the Jaguars flat-panel LCD television, wireless internet, and private balcony. Has an A+ spa. for a short 10+ meters, then it drops off into the deep. The
Temple of the Skulls Aquaworld water may get rough at times. Playa Delfines at the south end
(Tzompantli) Wall Laguna of the hotel zone is a favorite of locals, since this stretch
Platform of Venus del Amor Marriott Casamagna Features 452 spacious guestrooms, each appointed with a has no hotels (yet). Nichupte sunsets from the parking lot Rainbow Parrotfish Blue Parrotfish
32" flat-panel LCD television, wireless internet and private balcony. at Playa Delphines are spectacular. A walk anywhere along Loro Guacamayo Loro Azul
Kilometer 16 Gran Melia Cancún Five magnificent Mayan-inspired pyramids host 678 elegant rooms. Cancún's beach is the best free entertainment in the world.
Entrance The resort features an exclusive 9-hole golf course, and a state-of-the-art spa.
Temple of the Warriors
Parking Platform of (Los Guerreros) Fiesta Americana Condensa High quality hotel with large contemporary Mexican-style Key: Princess Parrotfish
the Eagles rooms with private balcony, lounges, pool, and gardens. Loro Princesa
Group of the Grand Oasis Resort The lobby is characterized by hanging plants and an exotic garden. SCUBA SITE
EL CARACOL "The Snail" is an Cafeteria Thousand Columns San PMliagyuaelito Also features a spa, land and water sports, a fabulous swimming pool, and golf. Hawksbill Turtle Queen Parrotfish
observatory with a stone spiral Museum J SNORKELING SITE Tortuga de Carey Loro Perico
staircase inside and doors aligned (Mil Columnas) Omni Cancún Hotel & Villas Six-star resort with 351 guest rooms, suites, and villas, Hotel/Reosrt Juvenile
Northeast Colonnade featuring a full-service spa and three cascading pools with ocean views. Juvenile
The Royal Mayan Located in the center of Cancún's finest beach, and right next to Juvenil Juvenil
to view the vernal equinox, the Gift Shops Restrooms Tomb of the Ball Courts Highway 180 MEXICO the San Miguelito Mayan ruins. Features five-star amenities. Juvenile Stoplight Parrotfish
Moon's greatest northern and Temple of the High Priest Steambath 2 The Royal Caribbean Five-star resort with elegantly furnished villas, Royal Yacht Juvenil Loro Viejo
southern declinations, and other Grinding Stones (Ossuary)
astronomical events sacred to The Market Ruinas Club Marina, large swimming pools, a children's pool, and a full service sports center.
Kukulkan, the feathered-serpent Wall San Miguelito Kilometer 17 The Royal Islander Located on the highest point of Cancún island. Fully equipped and Major Road

god of the wind and learning. Temple of Cenote Wall tastefully decorated villas have everything. Guests can enjoy the amenities of the Point of Interest
Xtoloc neighboring Royal Caribbean and Royal Mayan as well as Club Internacional and The Royal Sands.
the Deer Great Parnassus Cancún Five-star resort for families and couples. It has 5 pools, 5 jacuzzis, "Treasure Porkfish Queen Angelfish Rock Beauty
The Observatory (El Caracol) Little Holes Island" water park, "Rain Forest" mini-golf, fitness center, kids clubs, and a movie theatre. Pez Puerco Pez Ángel Reina Gray Angelfish French Angelfish Isabelita Medioluto
The Red House THE HILTON CANCÚN BEACH GOLF COURSE Reef Creature Pez Ángel Gris Pez Ángel Francés
Features gorgeous Bermuda manicured fairways, Hilton Cancún Beach The only property in Cancún with its own championship golf
(Chican-Chob) surrounded by a majestic mangrove jungle, full of course. Features Wellness Spa, 700 yards of beach, and many land and water sports. English
wildlife next to a beautiful lagoon. El Pueblito Beach The fine sands of Playa Delphines that extend in front of this Espa~nol
Ball Court The Observatory Hotels Playa Delphines property are used by sea turtles to nest. The hotel has a replica of the Dolores Church, Bi-color Damselfish BluDeCoDhlnoeicwaaemndllaaWWsePrralaaysssaseesoYGeDlrloeonwePcnhleaelRtlaaaadznVoiWterofrridaseshsYeellowCJfoialniqrDureuabtmaisaelfRisehedfeMBaAutrrtirpeeorcsfialfyefishMarBiuptoBtsaeanrdfBleaydnfidsehadaMaBruiptSotpseaorftAflyimnfiasrhilla
(El Caracol) where Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla proclaimed the beginning of the Mexico's independence Jaqueta Coliblanca
on the 16th of September 1810.
"OLD" Steambath 1 Crown Paradise Club Family-friendly hotel where kids stay free and parents
CHICHÉN Iglesia golf for free at Pok Ta Pok. Honeymooners get sparkling wine and a room upgrade.
Edifice of the Nuns Temple of Obscure Writing
(Akab Dzib) Kilometer 18 GR Solaris Cancún Visitors enjoy staying and playing at one of three Solaris all-
(Las Monjas) RUINAS EL REY Inhabited from the 3rd to 16th
Temple of the CHICHÉN ITZÁ centuries, El Rey (The King) are Mayan ruins with Reef Squid Horse-eye Jack
Sculptured Panels a large pyramid, and rock pathways. A jeweled Calamar del Arrecife Jurel Ojón

CHICHEN ITZA This Mayan city-state dominated the Yucatan Peninsula during the Classic period skeleton found here is thought to be a Mayan king. inclusive resort hotels, with live entertainment, family activities and great buffets. White Grunt
(from 500 A.D. to 900 A.D.), during which time the Mayan civilization reached its zenith. The most Ronco Margariteño
impressive building from this era is The Observatory (El Caracol). Later, in the 10th century, the Grand Oasis Playa All-inclusive resort with 388 rooms, decorated in Mexican decor. Tobacco Fish Hogfish Boquinete Spanish Hogfish
city was invaded and the invaders constructed another series of buildings, including the famous Includes a spa, water sports, fitness center, and their famous "Infinity Pool". Red Hind Jácome Peja Perro
stepped pyramid known as El Castillo and a ball court. By the mid-13th century, Chichen Itza was Condominios Solymar These comfy condos have two swimming pools (including a kids Spotted Mero Colorado
largely abandoned as the center of power shifted to Mayapan (100 km west of Chichen Itza). To pool), and are within walking distance of a golf course and Mayan ruins. Bar Jack Scorpionfish White-spotted Eagle Ray
Cojinuda Carbonera Rascacio Negro Chucho Pintado
Condominios Brisas Luxurious condos located on Cancún's most pristine stretch of
get to Chichen Itza, drive 128 miles (205 kilometers) west from Cancún on Highway 180. The drive Kilometer 19 white sandy beach, with a stunning view up and down the coast.
is two to two-and-a-half hours, and the main road is a toll road. There are signs as you approach Laguna Royal Solaris & Club Solaris Members enjoy the largest Cancún all-inclusive resort with Schoolmaster Grey Snapper
the main site of Chichen Itza that will guide you to the ruins. Rio Ingles 500 rooms in two towers. Solaris features four swimming pools, a theater with live shows, Pargo Dienton Barred Hamlet Pargo Prieto
mini golf, a mini water park, a laguna marina, and a quiet south Hotel Zone location. Vaca Manchada

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International it at your own risk. We make no warranties expressed Slide beaches in the world and has a fabulous pool and pool bar, plus two restaurants.
or implied. For more information about my maps visit Hotetur Beach Paradise All-inclusive resort with scuba lessons in a pool, followed by
Airport www.frankosmaps.com. Your comments and suggestions open ocean dives, a kids club, nightly live entertainment, and a nice honeymoon package.
for improvements are welcome. The Bel Air Collection You can relax and recharge your mind, body and spirit here,
because everything at this fantastic beach hotel is dedicated to your well being.
Lazy El Manglar Exclusive lagoon front hotel may be Cancún's quietest spot.
River Sun Palace This all-inclusive couples-only hotel, is perfect for honeymooners. Enjoy all
kinds of land and watersports, including parasailing in the breeze above turquoise waters.
Wave Kilometer 22
Pool
Punta Cancún Villa Nizuk 30 lovely rental villas with a fabulous view to Punta Cancún.
Downtown Cancun Kilometer 23
Aeropuerto Dolphinaris Lahia Fabulous, luxurious oceanfront condos you can own.
Puerto Morelos Kilometer 21
Playa del Carmen The Westin Resort & Spa Each guest room features a stunning Caribbean Sea
Xcaret or lagoon view. The resort features the Heavenly Spa, and four outdoor pools. Black Durgon
Puerto Aventuras WET 'N WILD Club Med This family resort features modern Mexican culture. Your Calafate Negro
Akumal Punta
Xel Ha Kilometer 24 Nizuc kids will have a fabulous time at Mini Club Med and Club Med Passworld.
Tulum
Chichen Itza Canal
Nizuc
Punta Cancún 0/0 9/5 23/14 42/26 74/46 78/49 104/65 108/67 128/80 137/85 214/133 PUNTA NIZUC
Downtown Cancun 9/5 0/0 14/9 33/21 65/41 69/44 95/60 99/61 119/75 128/80 205/128
23/14 14/9 0/0 19/12 51/32 55/35 81/51 85/53 105/66 114/71 228/142 Kilometer 25 WET 'N WILD (PARQUE NIZUC) WATERPARK Wet 'n Wild is Black Grouper Abadejo '
Aeropuerto 42/26 33/21 19/12 32/20 36/23 62/39 66/41 86/54 95/59 247/154 THE Riviera Maya water park, covering 18 acres with 9 attractions, Cleaning Goby ‘
Puerto Morelos 74/46 65/41 51/32 0/0 30/19 34/21 54/34 63/39 279/173 plus 800 feet (278 meters) of lovely white sand beach. This is a NIZUC REEF Palometa Nassau Grouper
Playa del Carmen 78/49 69/44 55/35 32/20 0/0 4/3 26/16 30/18 50/31 59/37 283/176 family spot with a Wave Pool, a Lazy River, and a thrill ride called Palometa Mero Criollo Limpiador '
104/65 95/60 81/51 36/23 4/3 0/0 24/15 33/20 309/192 Kamikaze. Park Nizuc is the home of Dolphinaris, where you can Gobio '
Xcaret 108/67 99/61 85/53 62/39 30/19 26/16 0/0 4/3 20/13 29/18 313/195 swim with and interact with dolphins and California sea lions. To
Puerto Aventuras 128/80 119/75 105/66 66/41 34/21 30/18 4/3 0/0 333/208 go along with this unforgettable experience, you might want to Tiger Grouper Cuna Gata Jawfish '
137/85 128/80 114/71 84/54 54/34 50/31 24/15 20/13 0/0 9/6 343/213 purchase a personal souvenir video. Southern Stingray Pez Mandibula
Akumal 214/133 205/118 228/142 95/59 63/39 59/37 33/20 29/18 9/6 0/0
Xel Ha 247/154 279/173 283/176 309/192 313/195 333/208 343/213 0/0 Peacock Flounder Raya Latigo Americana Matajuelo
Tulum Lenguado Pavón
Chichen Itza Cozumel Splendid Yellowstriped Long-spined Yellow Stingray Sea Cucumber
Nurse Shark Queen Conch Toadfish Goatfish Sand Diver Sea Urchin Raya Pintada Pepino del Mar Spiny Lobster
Distance Table Kilometers/Miles Garden Eel Tiburón Nódriza Concha Reina Pez Sapo Espléndido Salmonete Amarillo Pez Lagarto Erizo Negro Langosta

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