Preview
Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.
In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system.
Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.
Image ID: | 1350-6616 |
---|---|
Artist: | Sergi Reboredo |
mexico
yucatan
punta allen
sian ka an reserve
sian kaan reserve
sargazo
sian kaan
sian ka an
drone
lifestyle
romantic
relax
relaxing
holiday
idyllic
tourism
touristic
destinations
boat
boats
sian ka an
sian ka´an
reserve
quintana roo
bay
site
sian kaan biosphere reserve
palm
palms
yucatán peninsula
coast
landscape
coastline
coasts
beautiful
biosphere reserve
nature
wild
paradise
jungle
eco
ecological
view
views
pretty
scenic
site
point
tropical
atlantic ocean
atmosphere
biodiversity management
biosphere reserve
caribbean sea
environment
environment management
environment protection
forest
mexico country
north america
yukatan
south america
mexican
maya
mayan
riviera maya
mayan mexico
maya mexico
cancun
mexico maya
destination
tulum
american
attraction
country
countries
trip
excursion
formation
holidays
life
natural
vacations
panoramic
exotic
paceful
relaxation
love
lovely
rivera maya
america