Banco Chinchorro Seaplane Base

Othon Pompeyo, MX 🇲🇽 Seaplane Base

ICAO

MX-1357

IATA

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Elevation

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Region

MX-ROO

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: BCQ

Location: 18.587333° N, -87.325317° E

Continent: NA

Type: Seaplane Base

Keywords: Hidro-aeródromo del Banco Chinchorro

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Traveler reviews and experiences specifically for a "Banco Chinchorro Seaplane Base (MX-1357)" with traditional terminal facilities, amenities, security, customs, transportation connections, or parking are not available. Banco Chinchorro is a remote biosphere reserve and a coral atoll primarily accessed by boat tours from mainland towns like Mahahual or Xcalak, rather than a conventional seaplane base. Travelers typically fly into Chetumal International Airport and then drive to these coastal towns to embark on boat trips to the reserve.

What Travelers Love
  • Exceptional Diving and Snorkeling: Visitors consistently praise Banco Chinchorro for its vibrant coral reefs, abundant marine life, and historic shipwrecks, offering superb underwater experiences.
  • Remote and Pristine Nature: The atoll is highly valued for its secluded and untouched environment, providing a unique "wilderness snorkeling" experience away from crowds.
  • Unique Marine Encounters: Travelers frequently report sightings of sea turtles, nurse sharks, rays, and a wide variety of fish species, with fish often noted as being larger than in other Caribbean locations.
  • Fascinating Ecosystem: The reserve's diverse habitats, including coral gardens, seagrass beds, and mangroves, contribute to its rich biodiversity, with some even spotting American crocodiles in specific areas.
Common Complaints
  • Remote Access and Weather Dependence: Reaching Banco Chinchorro is considered an adventure in itself, often involving a 90-minute boat ride from Mahahual. Trips are highly weather-dependent, and cancellations due to rough seas are possible, requiring travelers to plan extended stays to increase their chances of a visit.
  • Lack of Traditional Infrastructure: As a highly protected biosphere reserve, there are no permanent tourist accommodations or commercial facilities on the atoll, emphasizing its raw, natural state.
  • Strict Regulations and Permit Requirements: Diving and snorkeling trips must be booked through authorized dive operators with proper permits, and certain activities like wreck diving are specifically prohibited to preserve the ecosystem.
  • Specific Snorkeling Restrictions: Some operators may enforce policies, such as requiring life jackets and prohibiting weights for snorkelers, which some experienced snorkelers find irritating.

Overall, travelers find Banco Chinchorro to be an extraordinary and unforgettable natural paradise, particularly for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts seeking a remote and pristine marine experience. While access requires planning and is subject to weather conditions, the unique biodiversity and untouched beauty of the atoll make the journey worthwhile for those seeking an authentic underwater adventure.

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Nearby Airports

John Greif II Airport
SPR • BZ-SPR
San Pedro, BZ
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~101 km away
Chetumal International Airport
CTM • MMCM
Chetumal, MX
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~106 km away
Corozal Airport
CZH • BZ-CZH
Corozal, BZ
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~117 km away
Caye Caulker Airport
CUK • BZ-CUK
Caye Caulker, BZ
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~120 km away
Caye Chapel Airport
CYC • BZ-CYC
Caye Chapel, BZ
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~126 km away
H.E Alfredo Martinez (Tower Hill) Airstrip
ORZ • BZ-ORZ
Orange Walk, BZ
Small Airport Scheduled Service
~146 km away
Sartaneja Airport
SJX • BZ-SJX
Sartaneja, BZ
Medium Airport
~89 km away
John Greif II Airport
SPR • BZ-SPR
San Pedro, BZ
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~101 km away
Chetumal International Airport
CTM • MMCM
Chetumal, MX
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~106 km away
Corozal Airport
CZH • BZ-CZH
Corozal, BZ
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~117 km away
Caye Caulker Airport
CUK • BZ-CUK
Caye Caulker, BZ
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~120 km away
Caye Chapel Airport
CYC • BZ-CYC
Caye Chapel, BZ
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~126 km away
Aeródromo Mahahual
MX-0169
Mahahual, MX
Small Airport
~44 km away
Aeródromo Pulticub
MX-0168
Pulticub, MX
Small Airport
~59 km away
Aeródromo Xcalak
MX-0170
Xcalak, MX
Small Airport
~66 km away
Punta Pájaros Airfield
MX-0235
Felipe Carrillo Puerto, MX
Small Airport
~114 km away
Johnny Chan Chen Airstrip
MZJC
Chan Chen, BZ
Small Airport
~120 km away
Santa Cruz Airport
STU • BZ-STU
Santa Cruz, BZ
Small Airport
~124 km away
Lighthouse Reef Airstrip
BZ-0002
Northern Caye, BZ
Small Airport
~127 km away
Aeródromo “Felipe Carrillo Puerto”
MX-0236
Felipe Carrillo Puerto, MX
Small Airport
~138 km away
Azul Resort Heliport
BZ-0012
Ambergris Caye, BZ
Heliport
~92 km away
Cayo Espanto Helipad
BZ-0011
Cayo Espanto, BZ
Heliport
~103 km away
Helipuerto Punta Estrella
MX-1458
Felipe Carrillo Puerto, MX
Heliport
~106 km away
Helipuerto Casa Blanca
MX-1907
Felipe Carrillo Puerto, MX
Heliport
~113 km away
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