Background and Mayan Sculpture Photographs by Ben Edmonson - Photograph of Snorkeler by Steven Dramstad
More Activities
At Costa de Cocos:
Snorkeling & Boat Trips:
- Exceptional snorkeling is a short swim off our dock, amidst incredible coral heads.
- Our reef has over 48 species of hard & soft corals, sponges, even the exotic black coral.
- Or our local guides can take you on snorkeling boat excursions to other areas of the Reef.
Photograph by Steven Dramstad
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Snorkeling Boat Trip Rates, per person |
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2 Hour Trip
(Local Reef Areas) |
3 Hour Trip
(River trip) |
Bird Island Trip 4hrs
(Includes lunch & drinks) |
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| 2 - Passengers |
$28.
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$35.
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minimum of 3 persons
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| 3 - Passengers |
$28.
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$35.
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$50.
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| 4 - Passengers |
$28.
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$35.
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$45.
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| 5 + Passengers |
$20.
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$25.
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$40.
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San Pedro, Belize
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Day Trips to San Pedro, Belize |
| 1 to 5 Passengers |
$250. for the Boat Trip
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| 6 Passengers and over |
$5o. per Person
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All rates listed in US Dollars. Tax is Included in these Prices.
Learn to Fly-Fish
Our highly experienced staff can teach you to fly-fish: 1/2 Day of Fly Fishing lessons for $175, or Full-Day $350.
In Xcalak:
Birdwatching
A local guide is available to show you the huge variety of birds that call Costa de Cocos, Xcalak, and the surrounding area home. He has guide books, bicycles to rent, binoculars, two-way radios, and transportation to the observation site. Tour length is 1½ to 2 hours, depending on location of the birds viewed. Cost is $20 per person. Contact us to learn how you can experience the natural beauty of Xcalak. Depending on the season and ecosystem visited, you may see the following birds.
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Spoonbill
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Wood Stork
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Saltator
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American Coot
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Jabiru
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Rufous-necked Wod Rail
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Grey-necked Wood Rail
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Vermilion Flycatcher (rare)
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Squirrel Cuckoo
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Mangrove Cuckoo
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Yellow-billed Cuckoo
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Trogons
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Amazon Kingfisher
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Belted Kingfisher
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Warblers
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Orioles
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Hawks
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Falcons
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Yucatan Jay
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Green Jay
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Brown Jay
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Half-Day and Full-Day Trips:
Mayan Archaeological Sites
1 ½ Hours By Car - Chacchoben
Distance 80 miles (130 km)
Photograph of Temple Pyramid at Chacchoben
Follow a tour group as they travel to and explore Chacchoben
A map with the route between Chacchoben and CDC indicated.
View Map of CDC and Chacchoben, Quintana Roo in a larger map
4 Hours By Car - Kohunlich & Dzibanché
Distance 145 Miles (230 km)
Visit the Temple of the Masks at Kohunlich
Visit the Pyramid at Dzibanché
This Video Features Kohunlich and Dzibanché
A map with the route between Dzibanché, Kohunlich, and CDC indicated.
View Driving directions to Dzibanche and Kohunlich from CDC, Quintana Roo, Mexico in a larger map
One Hour By Car - Bacalar
2½ Hours By Car - Chetumal and Calderitas
This is the Spanish language tourism video for Chetumal and Costa Maya. Most of the nature scenes were filmed just south of Costa de Cocos, around Bird Island. We visit this area as part of our 5 hour snorkeling and boat tour. This video also features Xcalak and Bacalar.
Museum of Mayan Culture (Museo de la Cultura Maya) - Chetumal
Map of Chetumal with Location of Museum Indicated
Biouniverzoo Chetumal (Formally Chetumal Zoo)
3 Hours By Car - Laguna Guerrero
"This is a manatee (Trichechus manatus) named Daniel who lives in Laguna Guerrero, Quintana Roo, is used to people because since baby is raised since it was found stuck in the roots of mangrove."