A huge attractions for adventurers, ecotourists and nature loves, the Sian Ka’an Biosphere in Mexico is one of those rare locations where luxury globetrotting and responsible tourism come together in harmony with nature. The Sian Ka’an Biosphere’s 969, 000 hectare protected reserve showcases the beauty of Mother Nature in fine form. The Sian Ka’an Biosphere has been a UNESCO world heritage site for almost 30 years, having earned its protection in 1987 for its beauty, scale, diversity, conservation status and integrity. Visiting the Sian Ka’an Biosphere is certainly an experience you won’t quickly forget.
Where the heavens meet the sea
The term Sian Ka’an in the Mayan language means something along the lines of “the origin of the Sky” or where the “heaven touches the sea.” The UNESCO biosphere is particularly special in that it has been virtually untouched by human development and expansion and continues to grow responsibly attracting ecotourism and sustainable travel.
The Sian Ka’an Biosphere
What makes the Sian Ka’an Biosphere so special is that the large land mass includes white-sandy beaches, mangrove forests and a system of ancient canals that run from Tulum to Muyil. There is an abundance of endangered wildlife here, which makes its protection all the more important. The tropical mangrove, lakes, marshes and estuaries offer endangered and rare species the idea habitat.
Mayan Legacy
You will also find a large number of archaeological sites within the extension of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere that date back almost 2,300 years, including the famed Tulum ruins that sit overlooking the beach just 2 hours or so from the Sian Ka’an Village, or the Muyil, which is the largest site near Sian Ka’an Village. Muyil is an ancient trading post which lies on the banks of a beautiful lagoon. From the top of lookout point you can see for miles around.
After just one day visiting the Sian Ka’an Biosphere, as its brilliant sunrises and sunsets bring the sky to life, you will see just why the ancient Mayan believed it was the source of the sky.