Soliman Bay is a large spacious inland bay about
5km wide, 7 km beach walking ÷ jutting points
on each end of the bay helps keep the waters
calm and clear ÷ not to mention the large reef
that blocks this bay ÷ calm waters are the way
to awesome snorkeling, kayaking and swimming.
Note: calmest seaâs early morning until noon.
Shallow
waters — half way to the reef
of Soliman Bay you can still stand up and at
the reef the waters are about 20 feet deep.
Grassy areas near shore attract fish for snorkeling
— clean sandy areas in the center.
Coral
Sand -
beautiful soft fine white sand of the Mexico
beach reflects the heat - always cool to the
feet - shallow sandy and grassy waters —
crystal clear.
Walking
Barefoot —
yup, you can walk this whole bay — beachfront
with no shoes - when you get to either of the
points you will need something on your feet
— neat to see shell remnants — love
the tiny coned hermit crabs stuck to the coral
rock.
Ocean
Currents —
can be strong near the reef of Soliman Bay—
my motto is to have a floating devise —
kayak, life jacket or boogie board
-
in case of a cramp or current. I enjoy the kayaks
the best — as I like to snorkel then sun
in the kayak and then snorkel some more. Hopefully
you can find a Buoy out near the reef to tie
your kayak off to. I wished all kayaks had ankle
to kayak attachments.
Snorkeling -
is phenomenal in Soliman Bay - I need not say
more. Beginners should wear a life jacket snorkeling
- makes for a more relaxing sub aquatic - experience.
Rough
Waters -
even with the breaker reef — there are
times when the waters get in turmoil —
respect this big piece of nature.
Lap
Waves —
yes we all love the sound of the big waves crashing
all day long — have you ever tried to sleep
through that racket for a week — when you're
not use to it. Don’t worry
ocean crashing lovers, you can still hear the
ocean lap waves, the Caribbean breezes and in
the day time the tropical birds and the rustling
of the swaying palms on Soliman Bay - I promise.
Respect
the Reef -
did you know that just the tiny littlest touch
to the reef with your fin, will kill it.
Birds
—
of course every ones favorite is the most visual
Pelicans — if not sunning it’s self
on the front tip of a boat — you can watch
these large birds, boomer diving into the sea
for a morning snack. Tropical bird sounds …..
Kayaking
—
it really is not that difficult and gets easier
every time you go — remember to start you
adventure paddling directly in the wind —
at one point and time you have to turn around
and come back. Early morning kayaks are
the best. Note: the calmest seas are early morning
until noon.
This Great Mayan reef is not one single barrier
reef but a chain of shallow patch reefs, drop
offs and coral gardens. It is also home to a
weave of coast-hugging sandbanks, fringing reefs,
islets and coral atolls. The whole myriad stretches
from the tip of Yucatan 600 miles southward
to the Bay of Honduras on the Mexico beach.
There are more than 500 species of fish and
4 species of sea turtles to be found in the
reef. There are 72 dive sites between Punta
Maroma and Tulum providing divers with numerous
reef formations, giant coral buttresses deep
walls and shallow plateaus.
