DESTINATION AMERICA - APARTMENTS
FLORIDA - KEY LARGO

Driving south Key Largo is the first of the Florida Keys.  Long known for the clarity of its waters, Key Largo's star attraction is the John Pennekamp State Park, the first underwater preserve in the nation. Home to more than 600 species of Technicolor tropical fish and 40 brilliant types of coral, the park is a part of the nationally protected Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary. In addition to diving and snorkeling, the park offers guided walks, canoe trips, a glass-bottomed boat tour, picnicking, camping, fishing and boating.

Adjacent to John Pennekamp State Park is the Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary, this underwater sanctuary encompasses more than 178 nautical square miles of reefs, sea grass beds and mangrove swamps. To the south, the quiet town of Tavernier lies along the Overseas Highway, known as such because there was always a tavern near. Now visitors can stop by this charming hamlet and tour a restored turn-of-the-century home, church and postal office. Key Largo retains its own distinct island mentality, sure to delight vacationers.