Calakmul Biosphere Reserve

Balamku

Balamku

Balamku is a small Mayan archaeological site located in the Mexican state of Campeche. Balamku is located 50 km north of the ruins of the [...]
Becan

Becan

Becan is an archaeological site of the Maya civilization in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. Becan is located near the center of the Yucatán Peninsula, in the present-day [...]
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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 [...]
Getting around in Chetumal

Chetumal

Chetumal is a city on the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. It is the capital of the state of Quintana Roo. Chetumal is [...]
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Five incredible places to watch birds in Mexico

Bird-watching is a common hobby of observing live birds in their natural habitat. As far as hobbies go, it is quite healthy and beneficial, as [...]
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Hormiguero

Hormiguero is located in the state of Campeche midst the large group of ruins in the Rio Bec area. This incredible archaeological site lies in [...]
Nature Reserve in Yucatan

Natural reserves in the Yucatán Peninsula: wildlife, mangroves and eco-tourism

The Yucatán Peninsula is one of Mexico’s richest regions in terms of biodiversity, culture, and eco-tourism. Beyond beaches and archaeological sites, the peninsula is home [...]
Sian Kaan

Nature and conservation in Mexico: Types of protected areas and nature reserves

Across the globe, many countries have set aside protected areas to safeguard wildlife and ecosystems. These zones, often called nature reserves or biosphere reserves, help [...]