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About the World heritage site Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve

Sian Ka'an, a Mayan phrase for "Where The Sky Is Born," was one of the first established Biosphere Reserve in Mexico. It is also  a UNESCO World Heritage site and remains a high priority of protection for the state of Mexico.

As the third largest protected area in Mexico, the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve comprises 1.3 million acres of tropical ecosystemsin the State of Quintana Roo. Consisting of lowland forest, flooded savannas, mangroves, and a portion of the world's second largest coastal barrier reef-- the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef--the Reserve is home to 800 plant species and provides habitat for 350 species of birds, as well as jaguar, puma, ocelot, spider and howler monkeys, crocodiles, and many types of turtles. Additionally, the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve is home to 23 different archaeological sites of pre-Columbian culture.     

Currently Sian Ka'an is administrated by the Comision Nacional de Areas Naturales Protegidas.  wich is in chage to excecute the management plan for preserve it.  Actually the reserve is zoned, into  two main categories: core zones and buffer zones. In the core zones, is not allow to have human activities, and special permits are needed in order to visit it to carry out scientific research. In the buffer zones, there are chances to develop activities such as fishing, trourism and others.  From the areas where tourism is allow, Community Tours Sian ka'an offers itineraries to learn and enjoy the environment and livelihoods of  three locations: Ascension Bay (Punta Allen and surroundings),  Muyil Lagoon and  Capechen Lagoon.

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