Xcalak
★★★★☆
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Located at the southern tip of Mexico’s Caribbean coast, Xcalak is one of the last truly untouched diving destinations in the region. Part of the Xcalak Reefs National Park and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, this remote area offers pristine coral formations, healthy marine life, and a peaceful environment!
Xcalak is known for its big animal encounters. Divers often see tarpon, manatees, eagle rays, nurse sharks, barracuda, and schools of jacks.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Tarpon
43
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#2
Lionfish
34
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#3
Manatee
28
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#4
Moray Eel
22
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#5
Parrotfish
22
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#6
Spiny Lobster
22
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#7
Angelfish
21
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Barracuda
21
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Grouper/Basslets
17
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#10
Stingrays
13
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
