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