October 31, 2012

Muyil, Riviera Maya, Mexico: Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve; things to do

Just south of Tulum.  With a name that translates in Mayan as "Where The Sky Is Born," the vast Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve nature preserve and UNESCO World Heritage site is composed of more than one million acres of lush jungle and beaches.  It is on a small peninsula but is home to nearly half the world's flora and fauna species, including monkeys, jaguars, pumas, ocelots, rays, crocodiles, and more than 400 bird species.  Here, you’ll see mangroves, ancient Maya canals, and miles and the Great Maya Reef.  Additionally, this reserve houses the rustic, mostly undeveloped Muyil pre-Columbian archaeological site. 

Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve in Muyil, Mexico
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve in Muyil, Mexico
 

Community Tours Sian Ka'an  

Office in Muyil.  Ecologically responsible technologies are used by this tour cooperative that makes a strong effort to be community-centric.



More things to do in the Riviera Maya.

More UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

More ideas for exploring Canada and Mexico.


image c2012 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

1 comment:

  1. If you want to buy this tour there is an option http://www.mexico-maya-caribe.com/description.php?user=1001&ex=SKEX&lg=ENG

    ReplyDelete

Popular Posts