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For Something Different Down Below
“Splash for Trash Update!”The next Splash for Trash dates will be May 21st and 22nd, 2008. The biologists who manage and monitor the Parque Nacional Arrecifes de Xcalak are checking the dive sites and snorkeling sites to see which areas need cleaning efforts. We´ve decided that if the deeper reef areas are looking pretty clean, we´ll offer a new Splash for Trash incentive: Anyone willing to beach comb for trash for one hour will receive one free local dive with XTC Dive center, equipment included if needed. We'll supply collection bags and send the truck or boats around to pick up the bags so you don't have to carry a lot of heavy trash. The biologists will discuss removing bottles and cans or any other containers that might be harboring marine life in the shallow water at the edge of the beach. Bring your water shoes or sandals as there can be broken glass and/or sharp conk shells along the beach. Same goes for snorkeling clean up. If you are a certified diver, but the main need is for shallow water clean up, we will give you one free local open water dive (equipment included if needed) if you participate in one hour of shallow water clean up, two dives for two hours of clean up, etc. If you are not a certified diver, we will offer you a free 2 hour pleasure snorkeling trip for every hour of trash pick up on the beach or in snorkeling depths. Due to the incredible response and our lack of available boats during high season, we are limiting this offer to the first 20 people who sign up for the January program. Please email Email Us so we can put you on the list. If we end up with more free boats than anticipated, we will take as many people as possible. This program is making a wonderful impact on the ecology of Xcalak and we want to do as much as we possibly can to help keep Xcalak clean and beautiful. After that, Splash for Trash is normally the last weekend of each month. We will keep updates posted on the web boards and our web site. Free lunch is included for all participants. We're also working on getting some tshirts printed and the marine park gives out certificates of participation. Please sign up in advance by contacting Email Us |
Looking for Cancun or the Riviera Maya as they were 20 years ago?
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Come to Xcalak on the Costa Maya, the place you are looking for--an unspoiled paradise that is still off the beaten track yet has access to a new highway. The Costa Maya has the best recreational diving, snorkeling and fishing that Quintana Roo, Mexico, and the Caribbean have to offer. Come share the magic! |
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is at the center of the Great Maya Reef, the second largest barrier reef in the
world. Recreational Diving around Xcalak offers incredible diversity. There are
deep walls, shallow walls, unique geographical formations, vast canyons between
spur and groove reef systems, swim throughs, caverns, and an exotic array of Caribbean
marine reef creatures. Take a look at our underwater friends, visit
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As an added bonus, we have access to the Banco Chinchorro, the largest coral atoll on the Great Maya Reef. This is the most extensive reef system in Mexico and has been declared a national marine sanctuary. It is an easy 1 ½ hour trip to the incredible diving at Banco Chinchorro in our new, custom built dive boat, the Tzimin-Ha. |
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Diving
Banco Chinchorro is an underwater fantasy with pristine reefs and several species
of black coral within recreational diving depths. All the exotic marine life can
be seen while snorkeling as well as diving. Depending on weather, we may even
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| Our full service dive center offers PADI, NAUI and SDI diving instruction--everything from Bubblemakers to Nitrox and all levels in between. We offer bird watching, trolling, and bone fishing tours as well as snorkeling tours in Xcalak. |
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WE CAN ACCEPT CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS VIA PAY PAL IF YOU HAVE AN EXISTING ACCOUNT. |
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If you need help finding accommodations for your stay in Xcalak or have questions about our services, we will be happy to assist you with your vacation planning. For additional information about the XTC Dive Center or the area in general, please don't hesitate to Email us at: Email Us, other ways to contact us are:
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Aventuras Xcalak-Chinchorro, Postal 21, Chetumal, Q. Roo, Mexico 77000
recreational diving | diving instruction | xtc excursions | photo album | contact us | XTC story |
PADI Resort S#20976
Some photographs on this page are copywrighted by professional photographer Gonzalo Arcila.
