| Key Largo is the first island of the Florida Keys, | | | | angler. If you dive or snorkel, you are sure to find |
| south of the Florida mainland. You can reach Key | | | | huge treasures hidden beneath the sea.The |
| Largo by driving for about 1 1/2 hours from Miami | | | | specialty of the island lies in attitude. Relaxing and |
| Airport. If you look at the mile markers placed on | | | | enjoyment are part of the people's lifestyle |
| the overseas highway - US1 - Key Largo will be | | | | here.There are sanctuaries which house |
| marked from "m.m. 90-106". | | | | endangered species of birds and animals. There |
| The island derived its name from Spanish; "Largo" | | | | are regular programs arranged by the historical |
| means large. It is the longest and largest island of | | | | preservation society to create awareness about |
| the Florida Keys and referred to as the "Diving | | | | protecting the delicate ecosystem.You can go |
| Capital of the World." The John Pennekamp Coral | | | | fishing and swimming on the Harry Harris beach. |
| Reef Park is designed under water. Most of the | | | | Or you can opt for glass bottom boat tours and |
| upper areas of the island are protected regions | | | | explore the underwater marvels like the Christ |
| and uninhabited too.Coral ReefsThe corals in this | | | | statue at John Pennecamp Park. You can have |
| island are known for their beauty. There is an | | | | Scuba-diving lessons or view the African Queen- |
| artificial coral reef--Spiegel Grove, which is 510 | | | | the ship cast in a Hollywood movie starring Bogart |
| feet long and also the only living coral reef in the | | | | and Hepburn.The Everglades is an ecosystem |
| Continental United States. Places and | | | | spread over 1.5 million acres. There are more than |
| ActivitiesThere are some unique features found in | | | | 300 species of fauna found here - all existing in a |
| Key Largo. The major attractions are the | | | | delicate balance with each other.There is also a |
| Everglades National Park, African Queen, Jacobs | | | | casino cruise and a motor tour facility. All these |
| Aquatic Center, Airboat tours and Under Sea | | | | contribute towards a peaceful life with no tension |
| Park.There is plenty of fishing. You can choose a | | | | whatsoever. There is a definite "change in latitude |
| fishing charter and exhibit your talents as an | | | | and change in attitude" too. |