Sian Ka'an Adventure from Tulum Including Snorkeling
Tulum, Mexico
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 8 hours
Sian Ka'an is one of the largest protected areas in Mexico with a great natural diversity. The town of Punta Allen is the starting point of this tour to explore different coastal and marine ecosystems that are habitat for many species of birds, turtles, dolphins, manatees and the great fish diversity in the Mesoamerican reef. Your tour includes transport from Tulum and all snorkeling equipment.
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Sian Ka'an is one of the largest protected areas in Mexico with a great natural diversity. The town of Punta Allen is the starting point of this tour to explore different coastal and marine ecosystems that are habitat for many species of birds, turtles, dolphins, manatees and the great fish diversity in the Mesoamerican reef. Your tour includes transport from Tulum and all snorkeling equipment.In the Yucatec Mayan language, Sian Ka’an means “born from the sky”. On this tour, you will visit this place and learn all about it. It is one of the largest protected areas in Mexico with 6,520 square kilometers (1.6 million acres) and with an enormous amount of biodiversity. It is part of a program by UNESCO called "Man and Biosphere" which aims at conserving, researching and promoting sustainable development.
This means that people can live within the Sian Ka'an protected areas and take part in economic activities. You will depart Tulum and drive among coastal jungle for 30 minutes until you reach the boat to continue the trip by water. You will explore the Boca Paila Lagoon and see the point where it connects with the Caribbean Sea. Your guide will tell you all about the ecology and history of the area, and you will get to see the water springs and possibly manatees.
You'll also have some time to spend time at the beach and then have fun snorkeling at the reef. Then, you'll explore Ascension Bay where you will viisit some colonies of nesting birds such as frigates, spoonbills, egrets, herons and more. Here, you will learn about the importance of mangroves, look for sea turtles, sea stars, dolphins and more. You will then arrive to Punta Allen to enjoy a delicious Caribbean lunch and enjoy free time to walk or relax Caribbean style.
Finally, you'll head back to Tulum and be dropped-off at your hotel at around 5:30pm/6pm.
This means that people can live within the Sian Ka'an protected areas and take part in economic activities. You will depart Tulum and drive among coastal jungle for 30 minutes until you reach the boat to continue the trip by water. You will explore the Boca Paila Lagoon and see the point where it connects with the Caribbean Sea. Your guide will tell you all about the ecology and history of the area, and you will get to see the water springs and possibly manatees.
You'll also have some time to spend time at the beach and then have fun snorkeling at the reef. Then, you'll explore Ascension Bay where you will viisit some colonies of nesting birds such as frigates, spoonbills, egrets, herons and more. Here, you will learn about the importance of mangroves, look for sea turtles, sea stars, dolphins and more. You will then arrive to Punta Allen to enjoy a delicious Caribbean lunch and enjoy free time to walk or relax Caribbean style.
Finally, you'll head back to Tulum and be dropped-off at your hotel at around 5:30pm/6pm.
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