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Explore Nichupté Lagoon by your own two-person boat, then snorkel the shallow reefs of Punta Nizuc and Limones. This compact 2–3 hour trip pairs calm mangrove waterways with accessible reef snorkeling — ideal for couples seeking a balanced nature-and-sea outing.
Explore Nichupté Lagoon by your own two-person boat, then snorkel the shallow reefs of Punta Nizuc and Limones. This compact 2–3 hour trip pairs calm mangrove waterways with accessible reef snorkeling — ideal for couples seeking a balanced nature-and-sea outing.
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Operated by Cancun City Tour · Cancun, Quintana Roo
You push off from a low dock into the slow, green-brown current of Nichupté Lagoon; mangrove roots claw at the water and the guide, bilingual and steady, eases your two-person boat into a ribbon of light. For the next half hour the lagoon guides you — birds quarter the canopy, fish flash near prop roots, and the city hushes behind the hotel zone.
moderate.
2–3 hours.
Light to moderate fitness—able to climb in/out of a small boat, stand in shallow surf, and swim short distances
No—operators provide basic instruction and equipment; however, comfort in the water and basic swimming ability are recommended.
A local dock or port tax (about $20 USD per person) is commonly not included—bring cash to pay at the dock if required.
Non-swimmers can join the lagoon ride but should inform the guide; flotation devices are usually available for snorkel stops but shallow reef access is limited.
Expect reef fish like parrotfish and angelfish, and possibly rays or sea turtles in clearer, deeper patches—sightings depend on conditions.
Nichupté Lagoon and the nearby reefs have long supported coastal Maya fishing and later local livelihoods tied to the sea; modern tourism coexists with community fishing traditions.
The area is sensitive: use reef-safe products, avoid standing on coral, and follow guide instructions to reduce impact on fragile reef habitats.
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