Q&A

Can you swim with manatees in Cancun?

Can you swim with manatees in Cancun?

DOLPHIN ROYAL SWIM VIP PLUS. New to Isla Mujeres is the most exciting dolphins activity yet! Not only do you get to swim with dolphins, but you also get to interact in the water with lovable manatees. This is the only activity in Cancun that enables you to swim with these rare species.

Can manatees be found in Mexico?

The Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico with their stunning mangroves are places in which manatees thrive! You can find them, in particular, in and around the fresh water cenotes in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere.

Where can you swim with manatees in Mexico?

Cozumel is well-known for its beauty and the vast activities to do on the island; however, none is as memorable as swimming with manatees. At Dolphin Discovery-Cozumel, you can actually interact with these wonderful creatures. Our manatees are very docile, gentle and always eager to meet new people.

Can you see manatees in Tulum?

Meet one of the gentlest and noble creatures in the Caribbean area in the Manatee Encounter at Xel-Há. During 40 minutes, you will interact with a manatee, feed them, and watch the gracious swim of these gentle giants.

What ocean animals live in Cancun?

Here, you’ll find some of the creatures you might bump along the way in a majestic journey snorkeling in Cancun.

  • The Manta Ray. Also known as the “devilfish” for its horn-shaped fins that give this harmless animal an evil look.
  • The Sea Turtle.
  • Starfish.
  • Whale Shark.

Where do manatees live in Mexico?

The reefs of Xcalak are part of a much wider, inter-connected eco-system that includes lagoons, bays, rivers, estuaries, and the largest wetlands in Mexico. Chetumal bay, behind Xcalak, is a protected marine sanctuary and home to one of the largest populations of manatees living in the wild.

Are there manatees at Xcaret?

Included in your admission In the middle of Xcaret’s tropical vegetation, you can visit a quiet lagoon where you can distinguish its inhabitants moving in the bottom: Pompom and Nohoch. Pompom and Nohoch are two rescued manatees who have their home in this lagoon.