- Cancun beaches
- Climate
- Sea and underwater world in Cancun
- Dangers of the sea in Cancun
The Caribbean Sea washes the shores of truly fabulous corners, one of which is the Mexican town of Cancun on the Yucatan Peninsula. Most travelers associate it with ancient mysteries and Mayan treasures, lush tropical nature and South American heat, but its main treasure is the sea in Cancun.
The stunning water surface of a bright turquoise color, in some places turning into malachite, mesmerizes and mesmerizes instantly - you can admire the lapping of the Caribbean waves for hours, but it is much more pleasant to plunge into their refreshing coolness. That is why the main type of recreation that thrives here is the beach.
Cancun beaches
Wide beaches strewn with pearl sand stretch for many kilometers of coastline. While one part of Cancun is washed by the swift and stormy Caribbean Sea, the other is caressed by the waters of the Bay of Women. Therefore, the conditions in different areas of the resort vary greatly.
If the northern side is protected from sea pranks by the Isle of Women or Isla Mujeres, a natural breakwater jutting along the way, the eastern borders of the coast are completely open to storms, currents and high waves. That is why the northern side of Cancun has traditionally been chosen and reserved by lovers of a quiet family vacation, while the eastern side is firmly settled by extreme and water sports enthusiasts.
A calm stretch of beaches is located up to the 10th kilometer of Kukulkan Boulevard, then the territory of waves begins. For those looking for quiet family relaxation, the following beaches are recommended:
- Las Perlas.
- Langosta.
- Linda.
- Tortugas.
- Karakol.
For sports entertainment, the sea in Cancun is ideal on the beaches:
- Marlin.
- Gaviota.
- Dolphinas.
- Chuck Mol.
- Malenas.
There are simply excellent conditions for surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, water skiing, wakeboarding, etc.
Climate
The Caribbean is perhaps the hottest region of the planet, here the heat is kept from 30 ° and higher all year round, and even the rainy season is unable to spoil the swimming season. Throughout the year, the sea water temperature is kept at around 24-27 °. Therefore, there is no concept of "off-season" and you can swim at any time.
Sea and underwater world in Cancun
Sea spaces near the resort - a magical kingdom of colorful colors and incredible creatures of nature, is a must-see place for all divers on the planet. It is here that the world's second largest 800-kilometer barrier reef - Mesoamerican, also known as Small - passes. This means a stunning underwater world with the richest flora and fauna, luxurious coral gardens and their inhabitants. The largest reefs, such as Banderas, Chitales, San Toribo, Canonero, open up pictures of unprecedented beauty to divers, reminding once again that the sea in Cancun is one of the most beautiful in the world, with a unique ecosystem and the richest collection of living organisms.
There are thousands of species of underwater vegetation in Cancun's waters, including seagrass, algae and over a hundred species of coral. It is home to sea urchins, jellyfish, starfish, dolphins, clown fish, sea lions, moray eels, butterfly fish, sea devils, flying fish, rays, angel fish, lobsters, crabs, sea cucumbers, cuttlefish, green turtles, sea snakes, molluscs, barracudas, crustaceans, lobsters, caretta turtles …
The scenery for them is formed by underwater caves, grottoes, sunken ships and a whole Museum of Underwater Sculptures, equipped not far from Cancun, next to the island of Cozumel.
Dozens of dive sites, diving sites for professionals and beginners, amazing opportunities for snorkeling - all this sea in Cancun gives its guests.
Although the Caribbean Sea is one of the deepest (in the Yucatan region the maximum depth reaches 5055 meters), the main diving sites are located at a depth of only 15-25 meters and will not cause difficulties even for beginners. Add to this the near-perfect visibility in the water, up to 150 meters.
Dangers of the sea in Cancun
Plunging into the contemplation of the underwater beauty, do not forget that along with the harmless inhabitants, dangerous representatives of the sea kingdom are always present here. So, next to a relatively safe reef shark, there are tiger and silk sharks - recognized predators, meeting with which can end sadly.
Do not forget about strong underwater currents, which are present almost everywhere, and about jellyfish, which do not harm health, but burn rather painfully.
