Mesoamerican Barrier Reef
Photo: William Eburn, CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons
The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is the second longest barrier reef in the world, after the Great Barrier Reef off Australia's eastern coast and is the largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere. The reef system includes many protected areas and parks including the Belize Barrier Reef, Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve, and the Cayos Cochinos Marine Park.
The reef system extends along the coast of four countries and includes several offshore islands.
UnderstandThe Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System (MBRS) is also known as the Mesoamerican reef and often abbreviated MAR.
Get inDive operators travel to the reef from the 4 nations that border the reef system.
Get aroundThe region has domestic air links supplied by many regional carriers.
SeeThis region is one of the world's most significant aquatic areas, there is a lot to see including national parks and aquatic reserves.
Do
EatPlease see the individual destination articles for details.
DrinkPlease see the individual destination articles for details.
Stay safeConditions throughout the area have many variables and there are no universally applicable guidelines for the region. Please see the individual destination articles for details.
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Mesoamerican Barrier Reef" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: William Eburn, CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons