Sian Ka'an

States
Mexico
Category
Natural
Year
1987
Location
Quintana Roo, Cozumel et Felipe Carrillo Puerto
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Coordinates
19.38333, -87.79167
Last Visited
2023
UNESCO ID
410
WH Site
410
Sian Ka'an

Sian Ka'an, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Mexico, is a biodiverse coastal ecosystem encompassing tropical forests, mangroves, marshes, and a section of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Established as a biosphere reserve in 1986, it hosts a wide array of wildlife, including jaguars, manatees, and over 300 bird species, while also preserving ancient Mayan ruins. Its name, meaning "Origin of the Sky" in Mayan, reflects its cultural and natural significance as a protected sanctuary for both ecological and archaeological treasures.

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