Ѕіаn Κа’аn Biosphere Reserve

Ѕіаn Κа’аn Biosphere Reserve

Recommendations:

• We recommend you to get a tour with Amigos de Ѕіаn Κа’аn. They will give you two great option to have a good experience.

• Renting a 4WD is good option if you want to go by yourself, just be aware of the potholes due to the rains that have been eating away at this rough dirt road.

• Use binoculars to avoid approaching wild animals.
• The souvenirs you take with you should be only pictures, never take home plants, animals, corals or any other species of the place.
• Be careful with the flora and fauna.
• Do not introduce foreign animals there are not allowed.

• In the bird nesting places avoid making noise/li>
• Do not feed the wild animals.
• Do not throw objects or liquids in rivers and lagoons or the ocean.
• Take the garbage with you produced during your visit, even take the trash you find on the way.
• Use only biodegradable sunscreens and mosquito repellent.

• Under no circumstances take plants or animals in danger of extinction.

What to bring to Ѕіаn Κа’аn:

• Ве surе tо brіng bіоdеgrаdаblе sun-sсrееn sіnсе thе sunlіght іs ехtrеmеlу strоng аnd thе bоаt рrоvіdеs mіnіmum соvеr fоr you. If you are doing a boat tour
• Hat & sunglasses

• Small back pack
• Water
• Biodegradable mosquito repellent
• Camera
• Bathing suit and wet-shirt

• Extra T-shirt
• Walking sandals
• Extra bottle of water

How to get to Ѕіаn Κа’аn from Tulum:

• Through Amigos de Ѕіаn Κа’аn tours is the easiest way.
• If you decide to go by your own you can rent a car, take a taxi or a public transportation to Muyil, enter through there and rent a boat on the lagoon to visit the channels and mangroves areas by boat.
• Renting a 4WD and drive to Punta Allen.

 

How to visit Ѕіаn Κа’аn the Biosphere Reserve

You can access Sian Ka’an Biosphere reserve from both Punta Allen and Muyil, each of these two access provides two completely different experiences and contains two very different ecosystems

From the nearest entrance to Tulum to Punta Allen which is 47 kilometers of dirt road, along the way you will find entrances to the sea where you can stop and get into the sea or take beautiful photos. That’s why the option of renting a car is the best, since it gives you the freedom to stop where you want.

If you walk through the ruins of Muyil. The cost of the entrance to the archaeological zone is $ 39.00MXN pesos (USD1.95) per person and if you decide to make the interpretive trail to the lagoon, you will have to pay $ 50.00 MXN. (USD $ 2.5)

Here are some options for you to go:

Car rental: A 4×4 all-terrain vehicle is recommended, rent a vehicle, give you the freedom to stop at any place of interest and go at your leisure visiting this beautiful place. Remember Photo, Photo. Rents a car in Tulum or Playa del Carmen or if you come further away from Cancun it is recommended that you come to stay since the section is quite long and one day it is very tired. If you decide to get to Punta allen, it is 3 hours of heavy travel. An all terrain vehicle is recommended, your back will appreciate it …

Public Transportation: From Tulum, buses depart daily from the taxi station once a day at 2pm. round trip and come back the next day around 5am; So you must have the option to stay in Punta Allen for the night! But do not worry you will find accommodation from very cheap cabins to more luxury rooms.

Ѕіаn Κа’аn By Boat: This is a relatively comfortable way to visit Ѕіаn Κа’аn. Entering through one of the most beautiful accesses as the archaeological site of Muyil, located 18km. south of Tulum; Going through the ruins you will find the interpretive path of 2 km through the jungle and mangroves that takes you to the Chunyanchen Lagoon, here are the boats that you can rent and go on one of the tours offered by the locals that are the only ones who have access to the reserve and offer the guided tours.

The boats are open (basic whaler boats type) with capacity for 6 people and offer life jackets and drinking water. For this reason it is advisable to take some food such as fruits, nuts or cereal bars, the tour lasts approximately 2 hours or a little more depends on your interest. The cost is $700 pesos per person. (USD $ 35)

TRAVELING IN MOTORCYCLE IN Ѕіаn Κа’аn: It is an option, we have already done it. However, you have to be willing to arrive full of mud up to the hull. Keep in mind that the noise scares the animals.

Going to Ѕіаn Κа’аn by Bicycle: It’s by far the most fun! However as long as you have the proper bike, with mountain bike preferably, If you’re an athlete, or you are in good conditions and you like adventure this is a great option and if you want to go all the way to Punta Allen, it’s about 3 hours. But this option is fantastic, you can stop on the way to swim and have a snack. If you decide to go to Punta Allen you depart from Tulum very early in the morning and you should stay over night in Punta Allen and return the next day. It is an ecological and economic option. Take a lot of water with you and prepare yourself for a real excursion.

In Tulum there are bicycle rentals at various points in town. Iguana Bike to mention one. Also in Punta Allen you have the option to rent a boat and see the bird Islands, snorkel on the coral reef, see manatees and dolphins. Is an amazing experience.

BY TOUR AGENCY: This is definitely the most comfortable and easiest way to visit the Sian Kaàn Biosphere Reserve. The tour companies offer transportation from your hotel roundtrip, includes as well all the entrance fees, boat ride, guide, snack, lunch and it is a super nice day learning from the knowledgeable guides. It starts very early in the morning and lasts for 6 hours. The cost is USD$115 per adult and USD$105 per child. The price varies including transportation if you are not staying in Tulum.

There are many agencies that offer this tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, but those who operate this tour are two local agencies that are based in Tulum and are authorized to enter the reserve by boat. One of them is Community Tours Sian Kaàn, Reservations is required.