S I A N K A ' A N Biosphere Reserve
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S I A N K A ' A N Biosphere Reserve
Welcome
SIAN KA'AN biosphere reserve
SIAN KA'AN
About:
Sian Ka'an was created as a Natural protected area in January 1986 with 525,000 Hectares, by 1987 Sian Ka'an was register in UNESCO on the program "The man and the Biosphere", this way is also protected by Internacional laws. in 2003 the Federal Government increase the area to 652,000 Hectares ( more then 1.3 Millions of Acres), About the twice of Road Island USA. Sian Ka'an and is the 3th biggest biosphere reserve in Mexico. Is located just on South and the coastal area of Tulum. Sian Ka'an has a protect more then 2100 Fauna species, like Crocodiles, Manatees, Jaguar, Flamingos, Dolphins as the most remarkable.
Sian Ka'an also combines a large variety of ecosystems characteristic of the Yucatan Peninsula like Coastal dunes, Mangrove areas, Marshlands, Tropical jungle and more that are making Sian Ka'an one of the most important natural protected area for diverse species for nesting, breading and also refugee.
Since the substancial rise of tourism on the Mexican Caribbean, Sian Ka'an also experience an unplanned massive increase of visitors, wich poses of threats to the environment. Several local initiatives aim to promote a sustainable form of tourism.
We aim to offer you a truly local experience with guides who have grown up in the area that now is Sian Ka'an.