The Gulf of Mexico is a natural and touristic wealth that is located between Mexico, the United States and Cuba. Lush landscapes shelter a wide area of the Atlantic ocean. Shared by five Aztec states, five American states and Cuba to west, below you will read about the most exuberant bays that make it a world famous touristic center.
Also known as the American Mediterranean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico’s crystal waters are known worldwide for their wide ecosystem. Manatees, mottled dolphins, whale sharks and sea turtles are only some of the species that live on this great tropical universe.
Some of the exuberant beauties of the Gulf of Mexico’s fauna and flora are the Appalachee, Apalachicola, Campeche and Tampa bays, and it’s always hard to decide which one to visit.
The first bay is the Appalachee Bay, located in the state of Florida. This natural refuge is distributed among four counties, and was given this name by the indigenous people who lived there. Besides the unique things to enjoy there, the Appalachee Bay is part of the Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge, an area of incredible natural wealth.
The second bay is Apalachicola Bay, known for being the biggest source of oysters and a part of a system of estuarine lagoons that extend for over 500 square kilometers. With 1162 plant species, 308 bird species and a dense population of amphibious, this is considered as a national investigation area in the United States.
Suspended in time, in the Aztec territory is the Campeche Bay. One of the most special details that made it a touristic site is that it was a port for corsairs and pirate ships. Located in the capital of San Francisco de Campeche, this area is known as a historic mark of the colonial times, holding many military buildings in its historical center.
As for the Tampa Bay, this is considered a huge port and estuary located to the West of Florida. With over 1000 square kilometers, the Tampa Bay is distributed along hundreds of small tributaries, and is protected by the US Environmental Protection, because of its mangrove geography and big proliferation of animal species, making it a refuge to the native fauna and the preservation of many islands known as nesting site for over 25 bird species.
The Golf of Mexico is an incredibly beautiful place, and besides its magnificent beaches, among its bays you can find an important variety of animal and plant species. So, if you want to connect with nature and visit its exuberant bays, this will be the perfect experience for you.
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