Located 25 miles on the north end of Ambergris Caye, right on the border side of Mexico & Belize, is Bacalar Chico National Park & Marine Reserve. 60% of the national park is considered as wetland, which includes Cenotes, lagoons & interior mayan temples, but these are not accessible to visitors as yet.

The mayan dug out canal, is the only section accessible. Here we take a boat ride through the canal, where one enjoys the beautiful flora and fauna, birds, orchids, with sighting of Barracudas, Sting Rays and occasional sighting of Crocodiles, Dolphins and even Manatees. Also learn the importance of our mangroves found in Belize.

The other 40% of the national park is considered as solid & rich vegetation land. White lipped pecarries, White tailed Deer, Bats, Armadillos & Jaguars are some of the wildlife which can only be seen at night. San Juan, known as a past rich archaeological site is the only section accessible to visitors. San Juan has a very interesting mayan history that is why it’s known to be a tourist archaeological visiting site. For the maya, San Juan was a very important trading point center. Today, most of the remains of the temples are resting three feet under water, now called the Mayan Artificial Reef of San Juan.

The marine reserve is original known for the many great snorkel sites it has to offer. The most amazing and incredible snorkeling can be done here;

(1) Bacalar Patches, is a shallow white sandy area with 4 big colourful coral patches, which are surrounded with all kinds of marine life

(2) Barracuda Patch, is a deeper white sandy area with huge coral heads that almost perch out of the water. The site was named due to the schools of barracudas that are spotted there.

(3) Mexican Reef has a colorful coral line connected to the reef is just incredible. All snorkel sites are inside the reef which makes snorkeling nice and easy. Also visit the unique site of Rocky Point, (accessible with good weather only) the place where the reef meets the land. The tour includes all Drinks, Fish or Chicken Bar B-Q and 2/3 snorkel stops weather depending.

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