Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Southern Mexico
Diving in Cozumel
Surfing in Baja California
Kayak in Campeche
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Southern Mexico
One of the best places for bird lovers is the Sian Ka'an Reserve, as it is a refuge for more than 350 species of land, water and migratory birds.
Among those with terrestrial habitat we can mention the following: wild turkey, chachalaca, partridge, pheasant, purple wood pigeon, toucan, parrot, frigate bird, white ibis, roseate spoonbill and jabirú which is the largest bird in America, to name a few. There are 75 species of aquatic birds in the reserve, both marine and wetland, of various shapes, colors and sizes.
In Sian Ka'an, waterfowl constitute an extraordinary richness: 18 families with a total of 75 species. Among them are eight species of rails (moorhens), 26 species of shorebirds (plovers and sandpipers), nine seagulls and five ducks.
Among the migratory birds that arrive in the Yucatecan peninsula are: verdin and flycatcher, which perform the feat of crossing the Gulf of Mexico by flying non-stop. Other birds that winter in the Yucatecan peninsula are the calandrita or migratory turkey and the hooded warbler.
Bird Watching in the Riviera Maya
BEST TOURS IN SIAN KA'AN
Discover Sian Ka'an, one of Mexico's most stunning natural paradises,whether for half a day or a full day. Enjoy a boat ride, snorkeling, and explore all its mangroves, channels, and "petenes" (forest islands).
You can combine this with a visit to one of the most remarkable Mayan ruins, Muyil, and take a tour through Sian Ka'an’s channels, as well as its beautiful lagoons, where you can swim among bromeliads and orchids.
If you're a nature lover and want to see the more than 350 bird species that inhabit the reserve, you can explore the area and discover its wildlife during an unforgettable four-hour tour.
Visit one of the most amazing spots in the reserve, Punta Allen, located at the northern tip of Ascension Bay. Throughout the tour, you'll encounter islands, beaches, marshes, mangroves, and tropical jungle, with the chance to snorkel.
For the more adventurous, you can visit the Muyil Community Center within the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, where you'll learn how sapodilla tree resin (chicle) is extracted,and visit two beautiful lagoons where you can cool off.
English 
Español de México 
