Hotels near Nichupté Lagoon

Running the length of the Hotel Zone behind the resorts, the Nichupté Lagoon is a protected system of mangroves and channels alive with birds, fish and the occasional crocodile. The classic way to explore is a jungle tour: you pilot a small two-person speedboat through the mangrove channels out to the reef at Punta Nizuc for a snorkel, then back. Kayaking, paddleboarding and sunset catamaran cruises offer calmer alternatives with skyline views.

Pro Tip: Choose a morning departure when the water is glassiest and wildlife most active, and apply reef-safe sunscreen only, as regular sunscreen is banned to protect the mangroves and reef.