The holidays are here, are you ready for takeoff?
At first sight and on its surface it isn't noticeable, but these coral banks are actually home to a rich and varied marine fauna.
This great marine biodiversity makes it an ideal spot for diving.
The island has seven different reefs.
Enjoy the brilliance of the small colorful fish that swim and swirl through them.
Hawksbill sea turtles, like the one in this photo, are in serious danger of extinction.
It is home to more than 70 coral species.
But the truth is they are neither. They are actually animals!
It occupies an area of just over 7,000 km (4,350 mi).
Let a school of fish swim along with you.
Check out the bright colors on this Longnose hawkfish!
These ecosystems are so rich and varied that it is 400 times more likely that elements necessary for the creation of new medicines will be discovered among them.
Without them, the effects of these storms would be devastating for coastal towns.
See also: Mexico from a bird's-eye view
With more than 11,000 km (6,835 mi) of coastline, Mexico's warm and shallow waters are easily penetrable by the sun, which helps form one of the most diverse ecosystems of the seas. Whether you know a little or a lot about the underwater world, Mexico's waters will not fail to amaze you. Its coral reefs are beautiful, fragile ecosystems that must be treated and admired with the utmost care. Click through the gallery and "sea" for yourself.
Under the sea: Mexico's colorful coral reefs
Dive in and discover the multicolored coral reefs on the Mexican coasts
TRAVEL Reefs
With more than 11,000 km (6,835 mi) of coastline, Mexico's warm and shallow waters are easily penetrable by the sun, which helps form one of the most diverse ecosystems of the seas. Whether you know a little or a lot about the underwater world, Mexico's waters will not fail to amaze you. Its coral reefs are beautiful, fragile ecosystems that must be treated and admired with the utmost care. Click through the gallery and "sea" for yourself.