Get Back To Nature In Mexico
There
are 27 United Nations World Heritage sites in Mexico and only three of them made
the list primarily for their natural significance, as opposed to historical.
The most beautiful and diverse is Sian Ka'an, a 1.3 million acre ecological
park filled with lagoons, forests, marine habitats, and wetlands. It is the
largest marine protected area in Mexico and offers one of the few natural
treasures of the Yucatan peninsula that is accessible to tourists.
Sian
Ka'an translates means "Origin of the Sky". It provides a habitat for
a diverse population of flora and fauna, as well as over 300 species of birds.
There is a small ecotourism and education center there that serves as a model
for sustainable development in sensitive tropical ecosystems. The center is
funded by the various tours, fishing, accommodation on-site, and various other
activities offered there. Some of the ecologically responsible techniques the
center uses are rainwater collection, using wind and solar power, and employing
systems for wetland waste management. It also provides educational outreach and
biological research opportunities.
Accommodations
at Sian Ka'an consist of tents that are raised off the ground to allow
ecological and hydrological processes to continue. They have gorgeous views from private patios,
as well as plenty of shade and cooling breezes. Bathrooms are shared, but they
are always clean and also have stunning views over the water. The dining areas
and kitchens are designed to maximize comfort while minimizing impact on the
surrounding environment. The menu for the restaurant is wide and varied, but
the best choice would be the fresh seafood dishes that are offered.
Activities
in the park include fishing excursions, kayaking, or taking one of several
tours that will highlight the canals and the Mayan ruins, abundant flora and
fauna, and the history of the reserve. There is also a sunset tour that centers
on bird watching where you will float along in an open-air boat through
beautiful lagoons while viewing birds, plants, and diverse ecosystems. The tour
then culminates in watching the sunset over the mangrove forest and lagoon.
The
kayaking tours are designed to give visitors a more intimate access to the
natural splendor of the park. Single or double kayaks are available and expert
guides, who speak both English and Spanish, can accompany you through the
reserve to bird watch and explore the wetlands. Free basic training is provided
if you have never kayaked before. If you would like to explore alone, the
guides can give you directions and information on where to go to use ancient
trading routes through the park used by the Mayans. This is an excellent option
for experienced kayakers, but an additional fee can give someone basic training
to undertake this more advanced tour.
Sian
Ka'an is a beautiful ecosystem to visit and learn about history, ecology, and
sustainable technology that will open your mind to possibilities you may never
have otherwise known about. At the very least it will give you an appreciation
of conservation and natural beauty that should stay with you forever.
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