What is Chinchorro Banks diving like?
The Chinchorro Banks are located approximately 31km/19miles off the coast of Mahahual. It consists of an expansive coral reef formation and covers an area of approximately 144,000hectares/346,000acres. It is the largest atoll in the Northern Hemisphere, and the only atoll in Mexican Waters. It is approximately 15km/9miles wide and nearly 48km/30miles long. There are 95 different species of coral and over 200 different species of fish.
