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