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Eco Tours Sian Ka'an Nature Reserve
We are a tour company based in Tulum, Mexico, dedicated to creating quality travel experiences to Sian Kaan Nature Reserve, while supporting its conservation.
TRAVEL WITH INTENTION
WHAT IS SIAN KA'AN ?
In the Yucatec Mayan language, Sian Ka’an means “born from the sky” and is one of the largest protected areas in Mexico with 6520 km2 (1.6 million acres). From north to south there are 120km (75miles) of coastal and marine ecosystems such as reef, sea grass, beach, dunes and mangroves.
Located in the state of Quintana Roo, south of Tulum, it occupies an area of 15% of the state's surface. Seventy percent of the protected area is aquatic ecosystems and for that reason boating is a great way to experience this marvelous UNESCO World Heritage site. The reserve is divided into two lands, the Caribbean coast and the open sea with unique snorkeling spots of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Sea turtles, dolphins, baby nurse sharks, tons of fishes and corals live in this clear blue water near Punta Allen, the furthest fishermen village of the biosphere. The inland part of Sian Ka'an is filled with mangroves, lagoons and tropical animals such as crocodiles, manatees and birds.
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You will be able to understand the importance of the wetlands and mangroves for many species of birds, reptiles, mammals and why the wetlands are considered the "batteries of marine life". Formed during the pre hispanic period the channels of fresh water were built by the Mayan to enable them to have a maritime trade route connection with the other town especially Muyil. The biosphere will welcome you in its beautiful paradise, to relax and immerse yourself in epic nature, to be one with the environement and culture.
HOW TO GET TO SIAN KA'AN ?
The entrance to Sian Kaan is accessible by two different roads close to the magical town of Tulum.
The first option is to drive to the coastal road south until you reach the Sian Ka'an Arch which marks the entrance to the reserve. This road will bring you to Boca Paila and Punta Allen. In our tours, once we enter the reserve, we drive 40 minutes aprox. on an unpaved and bumpy road among coastal jungle until we reach the boat dock to start the adventure in the natural reserve.
The second option is to take the main road when you arrive in Tulum and continue to the south on Highway 307 to the town of Muyil. After walking around the Mayan Temples of Muyil in the jungle you will arrive at the section of the flooded forest and arrive at the entrance where you will hop on a small boat to visit the lagoons and canals of Sian Kaan.
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