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Low cost, high freedom, hostels and street food.

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Reef and coast first

Reef safe guidance, honest sargassum reporting and no attractions built on captive wildlife.

Community beach cleans

Free, open to everyone, run along Playa Delfines, Puerto Morelos and Isla Blanca.

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