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CAYOS COCHINOS Let us share a short history of Cayos Cochinos before we talk about the tour. Cayos Cochinos is a Marine Protected Area, which includes part of the world's second largest coral reef system known as the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Cayo Menor, the smaller of the two main islands, has a scientific research station. These islands are amazingly beautiful, prompting National Geographic to write, "The waters around this collection of coral cays are a marine biologist's dream: protected by the government, off-limits to commercial divers and fishermen, and busy with creatures that may not yet have names.
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The Tour 7:00 am The tour to Cayos Cochinos begins from La Ceiba to Centro Turistico Sambo Creek in the Garifuna Community of Sambo Creek (distance 25 min. from La Ceiba ) . 7:45 am We board boats that are properly equipped with 2 motors , canopies for sun protection , seat backrests and captains , experienced guides to lead us to Cayos Cochinos . 8:35 am During the boat ride we make our first stop at Bolaños cays , fishing station , here you can enjoy the palm trees, white sandy beaches and swim in crystal clear turquoise waters around this cay . 9:30 am We continue our journey towards Cayo Menor at Research Station where we provide a brief chat and an informative video on the marine natural monument of Cayos Cochinos. 10:00 am Leave and go around the Cayo Menor, until we find a spectacular cay´s beaches, where you can do snorkeling , swim , scuba dive (with previous reservation), then continue our adventure on a hiking trail in search of the endemic species of the Cayos Cochinos island chain: the pink boa constrictor. 11:40 am Later pass by both cays; Chachahuate Cay No. 1 and to the Chachahuate Cay No. 2 making a stop at the Chachahuate No. 1 is the cay where the Garifuna ethnic group have settled since 1965 according to historical records. Price $40 bucks usd. |
