| This page was last updated on
10/18/03 .
Site Information for Bahia Honda State Park
| Bottom Type:
coral/sand |
Visibility:
10 to 30 ft. |
Depth: 3
to 20 ft. |
Date: 10/12/03 |
| Attractions:
Reef fish, nurse sharks, sea turtles. The reef is like a parking lot.
I think there were 20 boats there when I went. The fish are so tame
from all the snorkelers that they practically ignore you and swim
around you like you aren't there |
| Hazards:
Be careful not to touch the coral, it can cause a nasty sting |
Skill Rating::
Beginner --Novice --Intermediate --Advanced
Site Location
| City: Marathon |
State: Florida
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Country: USA
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| Landmark:
Sombrero Lighthouse |
Location:
Only accessible by boat |
| Directions:
Florida Turnpike South To U.S.1 south to Marathon Key. mile marker
50. Overseas Highway(U.S.1) All the snorkel trips go there. Cost ranges
from about $25-50. Boats usually leave at 9 AM and 1 PM. You can also
rent a boat which is probably a better deal if you know how to operate
on one the ocean. That will allow you to check out the other reefs
in the area. All reefs have morings that you can tie up to. |
| Hospital: Fishermans in Marathon
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Here are some of the pictures I took:
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