At the mouth of Xel-Ha Inlet lies an exhilarating experience, a combined feat of Nature and engineering –the Floating Bridge. Built to unite the main service area to the jungle paths that lead to the river, the Bridge consists of interconnected buoyant sections resting upon the water, thus separating the inlet from the open Caribbean Sea.

Even on an idyllic day, crossing the Floating Bridge can be a tremendous achievement. The irregular motion of the waves will make the Bridge lurch to and fro, resulting in an awkward (and most amusing!) staggering gait for everyone (except experienced seamen, perhaps). A careful equilibrium is vital to reach the middle point of the bridge, one of the best places for fish-watching in Xel-Ha. The underside of the bridge acts as a shelter to many of the larger open sea varieties –schools and specimens of astonishing size are found in this vicinity.