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Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Sian Ka'an
Traveler Description: Sian Ka'an (Mayan for "Where the sky is born") is a 1.3 million-acre biosphere reserve.
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Attraction type: Nature reserve, Educational site, Tour, Group tour/boat
Activities: Group tours/day tour, Viewing wildlife, Birdwatching, Fishing, Kayaking, Scuba diving
Address: Highway 307 Sian Ka'an 77781
Mexico
Tel: 52-984-87-12499
Fax: 98-87-30-80

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5 of 5 stars
ArkieTraveler71909   2 contributions
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Sep 4, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I took a private tour of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. This is an area that is not highly commercialized and only a limited number of people can tour the reserve per day. It was an all-day trip and included an authentic Maya lunch. We were picked up and delivered back to our hotel. The price was... more

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5 of 5 stars
mswine   2 contributions
Charlottesville, Virginia
May 11, 2009

This day trip far surpassed our expectations. It was truly amazing. I think it says a lot that a few of the people in our tour group were taking the tour for the fourth time. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and spoke very good English. There are other tour groups bringing groups to visit the Biosphere, but they are all... more

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5 of 5 stars
ihopeyoudancer   19 contributions
Redondo Beach, California
May 8, 2009

We took a full day tour with Cesiak which was a wonderful way to have a close, personal experience with the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. Our guide Antonio was exceptional.....spoke excellent English and was literally a walking encyclopedia of knowledge. His passion and exuberance were contagious! We walked in the jungle as Antonio pointed out plants and insects, including a... more

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5 of 5 stars
Peter2009London   5 contributions
London
Mar 3, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

We went with Sian Kaan community tours (www.siankaantours.org a non profit organisation that puts money back into the conservation of the biosphere) and did the Punto Allen and Muyil Forest tours. The trips were excellent, with the guides having a real passion for the conservation of the biosphere. Their English was good and were able to answer all questions. We... more

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5 of 5 stars
CalgarySnowhater   8 contributions
Calgary
Feb 13, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

Drove to Sian Ka'an intending to rent kayaks. Once we saw the size of the lagoon, we decided to hire a powerboat and guide at the Cesiak Visitors Centre. The price quoted was $85 USD for 2 hours. Our guide spoke English very well and was extremely knowledgeable regarding the plants and animals in the area. We stopped at a... more

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5 of 5 stars
TravelGuru61   1 contribution
Coronado
Aug 11, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

The Sian Ka'an Biosphere is a true paradise, it is one of the most beautiful places we have ever been, it's white sand beaches and jungle scenary are really unique, stop by the CESIAK visitor's center and enjoy their beach and if, you can take a boat tour, you will be surprised! Also, take a car and go to Punta... more

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1 of 5 stars
Tanaratige   35 contributions
Orlando, Florida
Jul 25, 2008
1/5 found this review helpful

I contacted them in May 2008 to set up a tour. I really wanted to go on this tour. They contacted me back and told me to confirm the details and then they would send me a link to pay via Paypal. I confirmed the details THREE times, and NEVER received anything further. I tried to contact them for two... more

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1 of 5 stars
guydMontreal   1 contribution
Montreal
Jul 1, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

There are some tour operators that organize visits in the reserve. We went with the cooperative even if they are more expensive, because the money remains with them (and help them stop cutting the trees or hunt in the reserve). We chose their 'Punta Allen Eco-adventure ' because it supposidly included: ' an hour of exploring the amazing underwater world... more

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1 of 5 stars
McKay356   1 contribution
Washington State
Jun 1, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

First, I want to say this trip was not a tour. We had our own rented Jeep and read about the drive in a vacation type book. We stayed in Playa Del Carmen, where we rented a villa for ten days which was wonderful. The Mexian ruins are a must see. Driving in to Punta Allen is easy even for... more

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4 of 5 stars
dtra   2 contributions
Melbourne
May 25, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

well, i had a great time on our tour of the sian ka'an biosphere with cesiak, and my friends felt the same. our guide antonio, was very knowledgeable and pointed out lots of little critters and birds along the way, as well as explaining the birds habits, and the tendencies of other creatures in the area. the tour cost $85... more

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Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve Address

Highway 307, Sian Ka'an 77781, Mexico
Tel: 52-984-87-12499 Fax: 98-87-30-80