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Bike Rides within the Sian Ka’an Biosphere

One of the most fun activities to enjoy while staying at the Sian Ka’an Village on Mexico’s Caribbean coast is to borrow mountain bikes from the exclusive boutique hotel and take leisurely bike rides along the coast of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere.

Bike Rides in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere

When you stay at the Sian Ka’an Village, there are plenty of ways to entertain yourself, from sun bathing, kayaking and paddle boarding to star-gazing, picnics and karaoke. But for those who like to feel the wind in their hair and the salt on their tongues, borrowing the luxury property’s mountain bikes to explore the Sian Ka’an Biosphere is certainly one of the highlights.

Guests can borrow the bikes at their leisure following an easy path along the coast for a good few kilometers. Being such a flat part of Mexico, bike rides are suitable for all levels of cyclists, children in particular, although the rough terrain makes cycling at high speed unlikely and meeting other vehicles is very few and far between.

Bikes and Picnic

A popular activity for guests at the Sian Ka’an Village is to take the bikes for a picnic ride, ending your adventure by the “Casa de Piedra” about a 15 minute bike ride from the Sian Ka’an Village where your can enjoy a picnic prepared by the hospitality team. You may also wish to take or wear your swimsuit too, so that you make take advantage of the great spot for swimming and snorkeling near the Casa de Piedra.

Ride Side by Side with Nature

Bike rides are such an adventure in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere. Just imagine all the wonderful birds and creatures you might see on your way as you pass mangroves and lagoons, including endangered species such as the black-handed spider monkey and the West Indian manatee. Taking a gopro video would be a great way to record your adventure and share your experience with friends on your return.

For more information about the kinds of activities you can enjoy while staying at the Sian Ka’an Village, click here.

Catch of the Day – A Recipe to Protect Sian Ka’an Marine Life

Bet you didn’t know that your dining experience at Sian Ka’an Village would also be contributing to the ecological balance of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere! Try our lionfish steak dish, freshly prepared by our cook on site and you will be doing just that!

The Lionfish Invasion

Recent years have seen what has been coined “the lionfish invasion,” a phenomenon that threatens to affect the balance of the marine ecosystem in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere and the Caribbean reef systems at large. As such, the consumption of lionfish (which are not native to the area) is promoted in the region; and even special fishing tournaments have been put into place to encourage the culling of this invasive species of fish which has no natural predators in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere to control numbers.

Lionfish on the Menu at Sian Ka’an Village

In our commitment to the environment, lionfish is sure to feature on the menu at Sian Ka’an Village, and our on site cook has invented various ways to prepare the tasty fish for our guests. One of the most popular dishes served for lunch is a lionfish ceviche and guests also have the opportunity to join a cooking class showing your how to prepare a fresh ceviche. The second dish we like to serve is a lionfish steak that is marinated in salt and pepper and cooked in butter or olive oil. No other condiments are added such as garlic to preserve the distinctive taste. This dish is usually served with salad and rice.

Fishing Excursions

Alternatively, why not book a fishing tour while you are visiting the Sian Ka’an Biosphere and join in the efforts to keep the numbers down of this invasive fish. Our pre-concierge service can help you to make your reservation with a number of fishing tours in the area.

Sian Ka’an Fishing Tours

Fishing tours are one of the most popular activities to enjoy while on vacation in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, second only to diving and snorkeling. Like scuba diving, fishing tours are highly regulated within the UNESCO protected biosphere to preserve the marine life and the balance for which the area is famous. Nevertheless, it is possible to enjoy some amazing fishing experiences while staying at the Sian Ka’an Village, most of which can be organized leaving from Mahahual or arranged on your behalf by the staff at Sian Ka’an Village when booked in advance.

Fishing Tours from the Sian Ka’an Biosphere

There are a number of fishing tours to enjoy in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere. Local fishing tours leave from Mahahual and there are a couple of excellent fly fishing tours to be had at Banco Chinchorro and Ascencion Bay.

The fishing tour at Banco Chinchorro is a stunning day out where you will fly fish in a beautiful lagoon within a ring-shaped coral reef that is some 22 miles (35 kilometers) from the coast. Here you have the chance to catch barracuda and mahi mahi as well as see golden iguanas and salt water crocodiles. Fishing tours to Ascension Bay are another option for saltwater anglers visiting the Sian Ka’an Biosphere. At Ascension Bay you will fish surrounded by mangroves and miles of turquoise flats. Common catches include jacks, tarpon bonefish, barracuda and permit.

For more information about fishing tours, click here to see Sian Ka’an Village’s special fishing packages.

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis - Princess Beatrice of Great Britain

A Royal Welcome for Hollywood Stars and Friends

The team at Sian Ka’an Village was honored to host the charming Hollywood couple, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, as they enjoyed a recent family vacation with friends including Princess Beatrice of Great Britain.

“They were really delightful guests” commented Margarito Zamora, Sian Ka’an Village’s manager in residence, “I think the privacy and exclusivity of our beachfront property provided the ideal setting so they could all totally relax and enjoy a unique vacation out of their ordinary busy schedules and public engagements. It was truly a humbling experience to have the honor to serve them.”

Sian Ka’an Village now joins locations such as New York, London, St Tropez and Riviera Maya, where these good friends and their families have been spotted enjoying each other’s company.

Not being a stranger to hosting VIPs and celebrities, Sian Ka’an Village is located on a secluded beach in the heart of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere. Far from the nearest neighbors, the rustic glamour of the luxury beachfront villas makes a perfect hideaway for those seeking that desert island experience without having to leave the mainland.

From all of us at Sian Ka’an Village, we hope to welcome the charming group of friends once again in the near future.

Kayaking in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere, Mexico

Just imagine gliding through the water upon a two-man kayak, lapping up the Caribbean sunshine, looking at tropical mangroves upon the shore as you head towards one of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world, Mexico’s Mesoamerican Reef. Kayaking in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico is one of those rare adventurous luxuries that will make you feel like you are living life to the very full.

Kayaking at Sian Ka’an Village

One of the free activities that you can enjoy when staying at the Sian Ka’an Village within the protected Sian Ka’an Biosphere in Mexico is kayaking. The luxury property on the beachfront offers its guests free use of the kayaks to explore the area immediately surrounding the Sian Ka’an Village by kayak.

You will be shown how to use the kayaks safely and given life jackets to use before you head out on your adventure. Kayaking from the Sian Ka’an Village is best done in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday sun. It is also recommended that you wear a sun hat or cap to protect your face from the glare of the sun and a high factor sunscreen. If you wish, one of the staff members can accompany you. This is ideal if it is your first time kayaking in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere, so they can point out the many fish that you will see. You can also combine your kayaking adventure with snorkeling, borrowing snorkel gear from the Sian Ka’an Village.

Families, Couples and Groups of Friends

Kayaking in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere is a really enjoyable pastime for all ages. It is a great activity to share as a family, the perfect opportunity to bond with your children or perhaps a romantic escape with you lover floating atop the Caribbean Sea. Groups of friends will also enjoy the adventures you can have while kayaking in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere. Furthermore, kayaking is a wonderful chance for you to incorporate some exercise into your luxury routine during your Sian Ka’an Village vacation in Mexico.

Traditional Home Cooking at Sian Ka’an Village

Indulging in delicious food and sharing delectable meals with friends and family is certainly one of the most enjoyable parts of any vacation. Mexico is renowned for its world class cuisine and famed for its distinctive local flavors, so much so that UNESCO has honoured Mexican cuisine and food with national heritage status. Your vacation at Sian Ka’an Village will make sure great dining is part of your experience, and you can expect traditional home cooking that is prepared with the heart and soul of Mexico intact.

Traditional Home Cooking at Sian Ka’an Village

When you book a stay at Sian Ka’an Village luxury house rental, your meals and drinks will be included in your nightly rates. This includes the services of the housekeeping team at Sian Ka’an Village as well as the catering staff who will provide traditional homecooking. All of you meals will be prepared by a local cook who will prepare meals according to your preferences while adding the touches of local recipes and techniques to you dining so that you can sample the very best of Yucatan recipes as well as your favourite Mexican dishes.

Mexican Cuisine as you like it

When you make your reservation at the Sian Ka’an Village, you will be consulted by the pre-arrival concierge regarding your food preferences and any special dietary requirements. While the main specialty at Sian Ka’an Village is fresh fish caught within the biosphere by local sustainable fishermen, we will do our very best to make sure that your meals reflect your favorite types of food, including vegetarian, gluten free diets etc.

Private Chef

Our catering service at Sian Ka’an Village is lead by an expert local cook, who has years of experiences in creating Mexican dishes and a range of other delicious meals. However, some guests choose to bring their own private chef to prepare their meals and food, which is also possible when renting the entire property and arranging prior to your arrival.

Head ched examing salmon dish as other chefs are preparing other dishes

Hope this gives you food for thought when choosing a luxury Mexican beach rental.

The Perfect Luxury House Rental for Honeymoons in Mexico

Escaping to an exclusive world of pure bliss has never been easier than at the Sian Ka’an Village, a luxury house rental perfect for honeymoons in Mexico. The enchanting property, located in the awe-inspiring locale of one of the world’s most beautiful nature reserves, the Sian Ka’an Biosphere, is the ultimate romantic honeymoon getaway.

Location, Location Location for Honeymoons in Mexico

Sian Ka’an Village’s exclusive location in Mexico, nestled off the coast of Felipe Carrillo Puerto in Quintana Roo, makes it the ideal vacation for a romantic, and private, honeymoon getaway. Situated on the outskirts of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere, this lover’s paradise, with its secluded beach, pristine accommodations and lavish luxuries, provides a unique escape only for a select few who make the dream luxury house rental their honeymoon destination.

The Ultimate in Privacy for Honeymoons

If you are looking for an exclusive location, where the extreme privacy allows you and your new spouse to escape into each other’s arms, than the Sian Ka’an Village is the perfect choice for you. Set off the beaten path in Mexico, this luxury home is ideal for doing everything honeymooners love to do. Lounge in the king-sized hammocks, dine under the starlit sky, canoodle in the pool, or take a romantic stroll along the white sand beach that hugs the shores of the Caribbean. However you spend your days, the privacy and luxury of the Sian Ka’an Village will most certainly make your honeymoon in Mexico all the more special.

Lavish Luxury House Rental

This unique luxury house rental offers the ultimate in world-class service, copious amenities and the most amazing accommodations. Every inch of the luxury home is drenched in lavish details that will make escaping as a married couple for the first time a divine experience. Each suite, complete with the finest linens, whirlpool tubs and amazing views, provides a comfortable and romantic place to rest your head at night, while the Grand Salon and common areas feature just the right amount of romance to spark a series of amazing honeymoon days.

Only for the Privileged

Create extraordinary moments in a place many can only dream of. When choosing the Sian Ka’an Village for your honeymoon retreat in Mexico, you can rest assured that your vacation will be unlike any other. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stay at one of the most breathtaking luxury house rentals in Mexico will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a world reserved only for the privileged.

Espiritu Santo Bay, Mexico

Mexico’s Espiritu Santo Bay on the Caribbean coast of Mexico in the state of Quintana Roo is one of those unique dive and sport fishing locations that boasts a wide variety of exotic marine life and natural wonders to enchant even the most well traveled divers and fishermen. An accessible tour from Sian Ka’an Village, Espiritu Santo Bay, Mexico is just one of the many attractions of choosing the exclusive Sian Ka’an Biosphere for your vacations.

The Wonders of Espiritu Santo Bay

Renowned on a world scale for its uniqueness and remote location, Espiritu Santo Bay attracts nature lovers, snorkelers, divers and fishermen (anglers in particular) to sample the wide variety of fish and marine life that pepper its shores in colorful array. Espiritu Santo Bay is located on the southern edge of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere and is home to the picturesque communities of Punta Herrero, Punta Allen and Punta Pájaros, which are full of fishermen from the nearby communities of Chetumal, Cozumel and Felipe Carrillo Puerto who make their living from sustainable fishing and lobster catching.

freedive along the brain coral

Beaches, Sunrises and Coral Reefs

What attracts visitors to Mexico to visit this unique area of the Yucatan Peninsula are Espiritu Santo Bay’s stunning beaches, breathtaking sunsets and unrivaled coral reefs. Many of the beaches you will encounter in Espiritu Santo Bay are untouched by human development (even in its most primitive form), while its coral reefs are teeming with colorful marine life.

Fishing in Espiritu Santo Bay

Being amongst the most remote fisheries in Mexico and the Caribbean, Espiritu Santo Bay is a key location for sport fishing and fly fishing and should be accessed accompanied by a licensed tour guide. Here you will find many species of fish including barracuda, palmeta, snook bonefish, sea bass and tarpon, as well as lobsters. Espiritu Santo Bay is considered one of the best locations for angling and sport fishing and is host to a Grand Slam each year.

Why not choose the Sian Ka’an Biosphere, Mexico for your next fishing vacation or luxury beach vacation and join us at the Sian Ka’an Village for a life-affirming getaway in paradise.

Why visit the Sian Ka’an Biosphere?

The Sian Ka’an Biosphere is one of Mexico’s real gems, the crown jewel if you will of the Caribbean coast. It is a huge attraction for explorers, nature lovers and your average tourists alike who all come to be awed by the 969, 000 hectare reserve that showcases all of the beauty that Mother Nature has gifted to Mexico. The Sian Ka’an biosphere has been a UNESCO world heritage site for almost 30 years, and as such has federal protection. It’s no wonder why officials and locals struggle to preserve its status and natural beauty. This is an experience you won’t quickly forget.

Sian Ka’an Biosphere

The term Sian Ka’an means ‘the origin of the Sky’ in Mayan, and the biosphere is particularly special in that it’s virtually untouched by human development and expansion, and because of this the biosphere is a perfect example of working eco-tourism and sustainable travel that is necessary for the world’s economy and ecology.

This huge swathe of land includes white-sandy beaches, mangrove forests and a system of ancient canals that run from Tulum to Muyil and a huge variety of flora and fauna, much of which is actually endangered at the moment. The tropical forests, marshes and large marine section offer endangered and rare animals a place to stay. If you’re lucky you might even see the rare Black-Handed Spider Monkey or West Indian Manatee in the Sian Ka’an biosphere.

There are also a large number of archaeological sites that date back almost 2, 300. The largest site in the Sian Ka’an biosphere is Muyil, and ancient trading post which lies on the banks of a beautiful lagoon. From the top of lookout point you can see for miles around, and it’s not hard to understand why this place got its name. The brilliant sunrises and sunsets here bring the sky to life, and in the middle of the day the horizon and the sky blend into one. Sian Ka’an biosphere truly is the ‘origin of the sky’.

Sian Ka’an Activities

The Sian Ka’an Village – A To Do List You Won’t Mind Finishing

When staying at the Sian Ka’an Village it might be hard to imagine doing anything else other than soaking up the Caribbean sun on one of the world’s most pristine white sand beaches. Sian Ka’an activities might be the last thing on your mind. The stunning escape, located within the privileged enclave of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere, is the ultimate getaway for those seeking a truly relaxing experience. However, in addition to lounging in the eternal bliss of one of Mother Nature’s most beautiful works of art, the luxurious beachfront property provides a diverse array of eco-friendly Sian Ka’an activities that will create the first “To Do” list you won’t mind finishing.

Sian Ka’an Activities

While some might choose to play the role of a castaway, others can indulge in everything from exciting land excursions to a wide variety of seafaring adventures. With so many Sian Ka’an Activities to enjoy, staying busy at the Sian Ka’an Village is simply a matter of choice. The calm waters and gentle breeze create the perfect setting for an invigorating day at sea.

Grab a paddleboard or kayak and head out for an energizing escape amongst the subtle waves and crystal clear waters of the Caribbean. Dive in for an exclusive chance to snorkel amongst the schools of fish and marine life that create a circus of color and beauty not far from shore. Or reserve a scuba diving or fishing excursion for a more extreme water experience. Each of the Sian Ka’an activities, available to guests of the Sian Ka’an Village, will have you and your companions checking off items on your travel bucket list.

The fun continues on shore, where a plethora of indoor and outdoor Sian Ka’an activities will keep guests of all ages entertained for hours on end. Jump on a bicycle for a unique tour of the surrounding Sian Ka’an mangroves, enjoy a delicious picnic on the beach prepared by the property’s skilled chef or sit around a bonfire at night while gazing up at the magnificent display of stars above.

The luxury rental property also provides a slew of entertaining ways to escape the outdoor heat in the Sian Ka’an biosphere, which is easier than ever with the large variety of board games on-site and the opportunity to belt out the lyrics to your favorite songs while enjoying karaoke with your loved ones inside.

With so many Sian Ka’an Activities, deciding how you want to spend your days on vacation in Mexico’s Caribbean might be the hardest thing you do during your stay at the Sian Ka’an Village.