Mexico · Spearfishing zone
Zona de Uso Restringido Punta Xcayal-Ensenada Xahuachol (Parque Nacional Arrecifes de Xcalak)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Zona de Uso Restringido Punta Xcayal-Ensenada Xahuachol (Parque Nacional Arrecifes de Xcalak).
Restricted-use zone covering the northern marine section of Xcalak Reefs National Park, Quintana Roo. Under the management program (DOF 08/10/2004) the only activities allowed here are non-motorised boat trips, transiting vessels, filming, research, environmental education, restoration, monitoring and waiting-anchorage: no fishing of any kind, and no diving, is listed as permitted.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
18.4434°N, 87.7487°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Mexico
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply online via the CONAPESCA e5cinco portal (https://e5cinco.conapesca.gob.mx/) or at CONAPESCA offices/subdelegations, or through authorized vendors/charter operators. Required for every individual fisher.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · gob.mx
