Mahahual is a small fishing village close to the cruise ship docking point at Costa Maya.This village is a 2.5-hour drive south of Tulum and contains some of the most transparent turquoise waters on the coast.The largest coral atoll in Mexico, the Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve, is located just offshore of Mahahual.This coral atoll supports an abundance of more than 2,500 species of marine plants and animals.In addition, you can dive with manatees and crocodiles in these waters or explore the dozens of shipwrecked English and Spanish galleons that date back to the 16th and 17th centuries. Playa Mahahual is a fun place for people to swim, snorkel, fish, kite surf, or relax in the sun. Playa Mahahual is a fun place for people to swim, snorkel, fish, kite surf, or relax in the sun.
