Nature Reserves

From tropical jungles and mangrove forests to highland biospheres and coastal wetlands, these protected areas showcase Mexico’s rich and diverse ecosystems. Home to rare wildlife, endemic plants, and stunning landscapes, each reserve offers a chance to hike, kayak, birdwatch, or simply enjoy untouched nature.

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Agua Azul

The Cascadas de Agua Azul ("Blue-water Falls") are found in the Mexican state of Chiapas. They are located in the Municipality of Tumbalá, 69 km [...]

Ángel de la Guarda island

Isla Ángel de la Guarda (Guardian Angel Island) also called Archangel Island. Isla Ángel de la Guarda is a large island in the Gulf of [...]

Cabo Pulmo National Park

Cabo Pulmo National Park (Parque Nacional Cabo Pulmo) is a national marine park on the east coast of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, spanning the distance [...]

Calakmul Biosphere Reserve

The Calakmul Biosphere Reserve (Reserva de la Biosfera de Calakmul) is located at the base of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, in Calakmul Municipality in [...]

Chipinque Ecological Park

Cerro de Chipinque is a mountain in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. It is part of the Sierra Madre Oriental range and the Cumbres [...]

Grottos of Tolantongo

Tolantongo Caves (Grottos of Tolantongo) are a set of caves and grottos in the Mexican state of Hidalgo. This beautiful set of caves (grottos) is [...]

Grutas de Cacahuamilpa

The Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park, located in the Mexican state of Guerrero, is best known for the Grutas de Cacahuamilpa Caverns, which are one [...]

Hierve el Agua

Hierve el Agua ("the water boils") is a set of natural rock formations in the Mexican state of Oaxaca that resemble cascades of water. Hierve [...]

Lagunas de Montebello National Park

Nestled in the highlands of Chiapas near the Guatemalan border, Lagunas de Montebello National Park is one of Mexico's most captivating natural destinations, which offers [...]

Las Coloradas

Las Coloradas, located on the Yucatán Peninsula, is known for its pink lakes. This place is part of the Ría Lagartos Reserve, has become a [...]

Mexiquillo

Mexiquillo is a natural park located west of the state of Durango, in the municipality of Pueblo Nuevo, on the Sierra Madre Occidental. It is [...]

Monarch Butterfly Reserve

The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve ("Reserva de Biosfera de la Mariposa Monarca") is a World Heritage Site containing most of the over-wintering sites of the [...]

Nature Reserves in Mexico

Mexico is home to an extraordinary variety of Nature Reserves, Biosphere Reserves, and Protected Areas that safeguard its incredible biodiversity. These protected lands cover diverse [...]

Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve

Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve is a paradise for nature lovers and those seeking a tranquil escape. This enchanting coastal lagoon is renowned for its stunning [...]

Ría Lagartos

Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve ("Lizards Estuary Biosphere Reserve"), established 2004, is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the state of Yucatán, Mexico. The reserve is located [...]

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Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve

The Sian Ka’an is a protected natural reserve. Its located on the Caribbean coast of the Quintana Roo state. It was established in 1986 and [...]

Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park

Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park is a national park in the Mexican state of Baja California. The Park is part of the municipality [...]

Sima de las Cotorras

Sima de las Cotorras ("Sinkhole of the Parrots/Parakeets") is a sinkhole located in the El Ocote Biosphere Reserve in western Chiapas, southern Mexico. It is [...]

Valley of Siete Luminarias

The valley called Siete Luminarias ("Seven Luminarias") is a group of seven extinct inactive volcanoes in the central Mexico region, located in and around the [...]

Yal-Ku Lagoon

Nothing comes close to the fantastic experience of snorkeling at Yal-ku Lagoon. It is a hidden, yet enchanting place of legend. It contains a mix [...]