Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
Sian Ka'an is one of the largest protected areas in Mexico comprising more than 528,000 hectares of surface area. Even in pre-Hispanic times, the Maya did not heavily occupy the swamps and marshes of Sian Ka'an, making it one of the most lightly touched natural areas in Mexico. Some excursions into the area were made in the early 20th century, largely to extract rubber, but these were abandoned by the 1930s. As Cancun has been developed heavily since the 1970s, with spreading development southward along the coast, areas to the south of Tulum remained largely ignored. Recognizing its natural value, and the looming threat of commercial development, the Mexican government declared the area a protected biosphere in 1986. One year later, UNESCO named it aUNESCO World Heritage Site. It was desig
Where to Eat in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Los Gaytanes
- 🍴Muelle Viejo
- 🍴Palapa del Flaco
- 🍴Restaurante Muyil
- 🍴Xoken
Where to Stay in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
- 🏨Casa Viejo Chac
- 🏨Fishermen Lodge
- 🏨Hotel Cielo y Selva
- 🏨Nido del Viento
- 🏨Punta Allen Fishing Club
- 🏨Villas Roseliz
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve Travel Guide Sections
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