Mexico Rocks, Marine reserve at Ambergris Caye, Belize
The Mexico Rocks complex contains numerous patch reefs clustered on a limestone ridge, creating a habitat for juvenile fish and colorful coral formations.
The reef system developed over 420 years in shallow waters, receiving official marine reserve status in 2015 as part of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
Local guides share information about marine conservation practices while leading visitors through the waters of this protected Caribbean ecosystem.
Boats depart from San Pedro for 20-minute rides to the reef, where snorkelers explore waters between 8 to 12 feet deep with entry fees of 15 USD.
Thirty different hard coral species inhabit this location, including rare boulder star coral formations found in only two places across Belize.
Address: Mexico Rocks, Belize
GPS coordinates: 17.98333,-87.90000
Latest update: May 7, 2025 21:55
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