This was a second visit in which we took friends to Yal-ku Lagoon. We like this place for a few reasons. First they have a good friendly staff that explains the place when you enter. We like the grounds complete with statues, picnic tables, benches at the entry areas. the lagoon reminds me of a naturally sculpted over size pool complete with small islands to swim around. We found the snorkeling good. There were fish nearly everywhere. When snorkeling stay close to the sides and look under the branches of the mangrove trees that grow over the water. If you snorkel you may come across areas where your vision looks slightly blurry. This is due to the fresh and salt water mixing. Next week we plan to return with more friends.
What is nice about the lagoon is that it is protected from the wind which we had on the beach the past week. Entry allows you to come and go for the day and having rented a condo nearby by makes it easy to do that.

We came here with a tour we booked (Local Quickies) and it is truly a unique spot to visit. If you love snorkeling don't miss it!

The only caution I will give is that if you are not a strong swimmer or snorkeler it can be challenging. There are lots of underwater rocks and some areas that can be difficult to swim through.

We had been here several years ago and loved it even more this time. We took a cab from our resort and arranged for him to return at a prearranged time. It worked out wonderful. Entrance is reasonable but you do need to pay for any extras such as life jackets and lockers. They did have cabanas with private entries into the water that were available for rent. We appreciate that it has remained less commercialized than other venues. We went in the morning which was not as crowded as it would have been later in the day. The surroundings are beautiful, with winding paths leading to the Lagoon. There are lots of benches and abundant places to enter the water. The entrance i to the water is rather rocky. My husband was smart and left his shoes closer than the rest of our stuff. The water is beautiful, clear and calm. We saw tons of fish of a great variety! We had a wonderful time and will go back in the future.

For snorkelling, we saw more marine life in this lagoon than anywhere else is the Riviera Maya. Very Eco friendly! Not for the luxury traveller! Make sure you get there early for a Cabana!