Key Largo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Key Largo featuring café scenes and outdoor eating
Key Largo which includes general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbour
Key Largo
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park showing marine life
Key Largo

Known as “The Diving Capital of the World”, this island is famous for its marine environments, from estuaries and rivers to the only coral reef in mainland America.

Key Largo is the largest island in the Florida Keys archipelago. This natural wonder provides excellent diving opportunities, pristine beaches and a secluded environment. Join in eco-friendly tourist activities and explore mainland America’s only living coral reef.

Get in touch with the famous Florida ecosystems at the Everglades National Park on Key Largo’s west side. The mix of fresh water from the Everglades and saltwater from Florida Bay creates ideal conditions for many animal species. Take a kayaking tour to spot crocodiles, alligators and the manatees and sea turtles that thrive in these waters.

On Key Largo’s east side, the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is home to colourful underwater scenes. Go scuba diving to see tiny fish interact with their craggy coral homes. Spot the Christ of the Abyss, a bronze statue of Christ that lies on the ocean floor. You can also explore the park by kayak or as part of a boat tour. Stay for a few nights at one of the nearby campsites. Electricity and water are included in the cost of a site.

Find more snorkelling opportunities at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Visitors are asked to observe the park’s regulations that aim to protect this fragile habitat.

Away from the water, take a walk in the Florida Keys Wild Bird Centre. This park is home to a number of bird species that were rescued from the wild, including egrets, hawks and spoonbills.

Access Key Largo from the mainland via two main car routes: U.S. Route 1 and the Card Sound Bridge. U.S. Route 1 runs through the centre of the island and is where many of its hotels, restaurants and bars are found. The four-lane highway is best travelled on by car.

Visit Key Largo at any time of year. True to southern Florida’s famous climate, the area is warm and sunny year-round.

Where to stay in Key Largo

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Key Largo Village

When in Key Largo Village, you can plan a visit to Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill and Jacob's Aquatic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Key Largo Village
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Key Largo Park

Key Largo Park might not have many top sights, but Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill and Jacob's Aquatic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Key Largo Park
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Cross Key Waterways

When in Cross Key Waterways, you can plan a visit to Caribbean Club Bar and MarineLab Undersea Laboratory, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cross Key Waterways
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Winston Waterways

While Winston Waterways may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and MarineLab Undersea Laboratory.

Winston Waterways
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Sexton Cove Estates

When in Sexton Cove Estates, you can plan a visit to Key Largo Baptist Church and Caribbean Club Bar, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sexton Cove Estates
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Largo Sound Village

Largo Sound Village might not have many top sights, but Caribbean Club Bar and MarineLab Undersea Laboratory are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Largo Sound Village

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