Arrecifes de Xcalak

Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park protects a 17,949-hectare stretch of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and associated coastal ecosystems at the very southern tip of the Quintana Roo coast, adjacent to the Belize border. Established in 2000, the park encompasses coral reefs, lagoons, mangroves, and the small fishing village of Xcalak. The park is renowned for its remoteness and exceptional marine biodiversity, including one of Mexico's healthiest remaining populations of West Indian manatee. The area receives relatively few tourists compared to the northern Riviera Maya, preserving much of its wild character and making it a destination for serious divers and ecotourists.