El Chico

The landscape around El Chico is a low-lying chain of limestone keys edged by mangroves and shallow salt water, a setting that has shaped both settlement patterns and the local marine economy. Set in the Lower Florida Keys, it belongs to the island corridor between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, where waterways and coastal habitats define daily life. US Route 1, known here as the Overseas Highway, provides the vital road connection through the Keys, linking the islands with Key West and mainland Florida. Fishing and boating remain central to the regional identity, while Key lime pie is one of the Keys’ enduring culinary symbols. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of the Lower Florida Keys.

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