Key Largo Attractions
Off Key Largo (pop. 11,000) are the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and the Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary, the only living coral reef in the continental United States. The rich underwater life and a number of wrecks attract large numbers of snorkellers and scuba divers.
The longest of the Florida Keys, it introduces the Keys lifestyle through its many marinas, tackle shops and diving opportunities.
The longest of the Florida Keys, it introduces the Keys lifestyle through its many marinas, tackle shops and diving opportunities.
Maritime Museum of the Florida Keys
Maritime Museum of the Florida Keys is located inside the reproduction of a 15th century castle. Displays include artifacts and relics salvaged from some of the ill-fated Spanish Galleons that sank in the area. Vicious hurricanes and shallow coral reefs destroyed several Spanish fleets in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Maritime Museum of the Florida Keys has gold coins, ceramic urns, weaponry such as one of the oldest pieces ever found, the Haskins Capitana Medallion.
