About the Sian Ka'an Biosphere - "Where The Sky Is Born"
Sian Ka'an, a Mayan phrase for "Where The Sky Is Born," was the first established Biosphere Reserve in Mexico. It is currently 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.
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About the World Heritage Site: Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
To learn more please visit:
Friends of World Heritage Site, Sian Ka'an
2005 Conde Nast Traveler Magazine: Greenlist Award
Rare: Inspire Conservation site
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