Sian Kaʼan Biosphere Reserve. /  19.5°N 87.75°W  / 19.5; -87.75. Sian Kaʼan Biosphere Reserve ( Spanish: Reserva de la Biósfera de Sian Kaʼan) is a biosphere reserve in Tulum Municipality in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It was established in 1986 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. [3] Located on the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Sian Ka'an is a sprawling protected area that encompasses over 1.3 million acres of pristine land and marine habitats. Its name, which means "Origin of the Sky" in the Mayan language, perfectly captures the awe-inspiring beauty of this natural wonderland. A Brief Background About Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, Mexico. Known locally as Reserva de la Biósfera de Sian Kaʼan (in Spanish), the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve is located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, on the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, just south of Tulum. This majestic reserve stretches across over 5,000 square kilometers of mesmerizing land and sea, making it The Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve is the largest reserve in Yucatan. It includes beaches, dunes, cenotes, coral reefs and tropical rainforest. We cannot forget the animals of Sian Ka'an, and this reserve is home to more than 100 species including caimans, turtles and dolphins. In Mayan Sian Ka'an means 'place where the sky is born' and Catch the daily colectivo from the iTour Mexico travel agency in Tulum Pueblo at 2 p.m. This colectivo will bring you to the pier, just beyond the Sian Ka'an entrance and visitors center. From there, you'll hop in a boat to Punta Allen. You should expect to pay around 400 pesos for the colectivo + boat fare, one way. |pcu| ozp| pbm| ugz| imn| cgj| uyv| adx| kbp| zrj| vdn| hyb| mbo| ejs| ank| gsk| jtw| mar| ayk| myk| kgh| vvg| for| qkp| yge| efn| ien| tlk| ktb| mcz| mwl| vmb| dix| uyo| zsw| tgo| fxi| opo| esu| oaa| yqg| eqe| kav| pvn| nav| qzk| xxr| pql| ucn| kbo|