This bay has one jutting point in the north that separates us from Soliman bay; in the south on a very clear day I swear you can see the Tulum ruins hanging off the cliffs. The reef that blocks this bay is about a half km from shore — calm waters are the way to awesome snorkeling, kayaking and swimming.

Note: calmest seas early morning until noon

Casa Cenote: fresh water spring coming from an underground river— awesome for a refreshing swim — not salty like the sea — you feel so clean and revitalized after this experience — a must.

Shallow waters - half way to the reef you can still stand up and at the reef the waters are about 10 to 12 feet deep. Grassy areas near shore attract fish for snorkeling Ö clean sandy areas in the center.

Coral Sand - beautiful soft fine white sand that reflects the heat Ö there fore always cool to the feet - shallow waters Ö crystal clear.

Beach Walking - you can walk south, beachfront with no shoes - you need shoes to go north to the rocky point, neat to see shell remnants, love the miniature cone shaped hermit crabs stuck to the coral rock.

Ocean Currents — are felt when you get near the reef — my motto is to have a float — kayak, life jacket or boogie board - I float one under my belly — a security blanket.   I am always happy to have a back up - incase of a cramp or current.   I enjoy the kayaks the best — as I like to snorkel, then sun tan in the kayaks 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.

Rough Waters - even with the breaker reef — there are times when the waters get in turmoil — respect this big piece of nature.

Lap Waves — lie in bed at night and listen to the soothing sounds of the ocean lap waves on shore and Caribbean breezes. In the day, you hear the tropical birds and the rustling of the swaying palms.

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 — it will be doing boomer dives 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.

 

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.

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.