Port of Calica, Mexico 11-27-2007

Calica offers docks for two ships at a time and is currently one of only two spots on the Yucatan Peninsula where ships can actually dock without long tender rides. The port is primarily used to dock ships for loading aggregate (gravel and sand) used for construction. The Calica quarry is part of a joint venture between Vulcan Materials Co. and Grupo ICA. The port is located less than 7 miles south of Playa Del Carmen and north of the town of Tulum. Much of this area is still undeveloped and notice the lack of lighting (electricity) in the last few night shots.