Bacalar has a seven-tone lagoon of blue that is one of the most extraordinary places to practice snorkeling and scuba diving. (Photo Credit: Ministry of Tourism of Mexico, Sectur)
Mexico has countless places where nature lovers enjoy a great diversity of flora and fauna. Here we present some of the most lush Magic Towns where visitors have the opportunity to discover the most impressive ecosystems of the American Continent.
Bacalar
Located in the state of Quintana Roo, about a three-hour drive from Cancun, this Magic Town offers its visitors a fabulous seven-tone lagoon of blue that is one of the most extraordinary places in the world to practice snorkeling, scuba diving and kayaking.
There are also services such as boat rides and sailboats to visit the Pirate Canal, the Black Cenote and the amazing Bird Island. Bacalar is the gateway to the Blue Cenote's underwater caves and has a lush jungle where visitors can find interesting archeological areas of Mayan culture.
Mazunte
This Magic Town of Oaxaca, besides being a favorite for surfers, is characterized by the care of various species of sea turtles. It is located between the jungle and the Pacific Ocean.
Mazunte, in Oaxaca, has various fields of an ecological center dedicated to conserving sea turtles. (Photo Credit: Ministry of Tourism of Mexico, Sectur)
Here, nature lovers have the opportunity to visit the various fields of an ecological center dedicated to the conservation of golfin, prieta, lute and hawk turtles. In addition to December through March, visitors have a privileged view of humpback whales coming to this region from the icy waters of Canada.
Sayulita
Located in Nayarit, very close to Puerto Vallarta, this Magic Town of the Mexican Pacific, has natural beauties where thousands of different animal and vegetable species coexist. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about the ecosystems of its rivers, lakes and estuaries that have an enormous diversity of species.
Highlights include the Tortuguero de Sayulita Camp, the Kestos Malpaso, Muertos and Patzcuarito beaches, as well as several sites for bird and whale watching between the months of December and March.
Visitors dive along the Underwater Museum of Art of Isla Mujeres to enjoy a series of sculptures made in the shallow waters. (Photo Credit: Ministry of Tourism of Mexico, Sectur)
Isla Mujeres
Located off the coast of Cancun, this Magic Town is a paradise for divers and snorkelers who enjoy its extensive coral reef and one of the richest regions in natural life in the Mexican Caribbean.
The west of Isla Mujeres is home to the so called extraordinary coral reef that is very well protected by authorities and represents one of the largest habitats of marine life on the American Continent.
Visitors also have the opportunity to swim with the majestic whale shark and dolphins as well as dive along the Underwater Museum of Art of Isla Mujeres and enjoy a series of sculptures crafted in the shallow waters.
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