The journey through the Mexican
wilderness is fascinating and
full of unique landscapes and
rich fauna. The 60 national
parks and the numerous animal
species that find in Mexican
waters their habitat speak for
themselves. An ecological vacation
in Mexico can include spectacular
naturel preserves, unforgettable
sea parks and deep and beautiful
canyons and splendid waterfalls.
naturel
Preserves
The third largest Mexican
preserve is called Sian
Khan (Mayan for "Beginning
of Heaven"). It is located
in the state of Quintana
Roo and features extensive
wetlands where over three
hundred bird species live
among Mayan ruins. On
the other hand, the symbol
of the Reserva de Rio
Lagartos in Yucatan is
the rose flamingo that
has chosen this lake as
its habitat and can be
found by the hundreds
in this area. There are
other water birds and
endangered species that
live in these wetlands.
Sea
Parks
For those who enjoy snorkelling,
Mexico is a country that
offers many destinations
to discover beautiful
coral reefs. Among the
recommended destinations,
we would like to mention
the Parque Marino de Xel-Ha
in Yucatan , where many
fish species can be appreciated.
Another worthy destination
is the Parque naturel
de Xcaret, where you could
swim in the sacred waters
of the Mayan Empire accompanied
by the dolphins that live
in the park.
Cañon
Sumidero and Agua Azul
These locations are generally
included in organized
tours, and everybody seems
to agree that it is a
fantastic destination.
The Sumidero Canyon has
a total length of over
30 km and unravels to
a depth of one thousand
metres. The Cascades of
Agua Azul are real water
columns immersed in the
vegetation.