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The crew sails from Cozumel to Puerto Aventuras Marina on the Yucatan Peninsula, navigating the Gulf Stream with an Ace Metro spinnaker.0:53 The transit requires constant line clearing due to heavy seaweed, and the crew avoids catching barracuda to prevent ciguatera poisoning.3:48 Entering Puerto Aventuras requires precise alignment of two yellow poles to navigate the channel safely.5:23 After docking, the crew rents a car to visit Tulum, where they explore several cenotes, including Calavera, Chuhá, and Dos Ojos.12:11 The crew notes that Puerto Aventuras Marina houses captive dolphins, manatees, and sea lions.6:19 Because the vessel has not officially checked into Mexico, the crew limits their time ashore to avoid interactions with local authorities.7:42 Following the excursion, the boat departs for Belize with plans to eventually reach Livingston, Guatemala, at the mouth of the Rio Dulce.17:16

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