{"id":433,"date":"2016-06-22T10:25:22","date_gmt":"2016-06-22T15:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.siankaanvillage.com\/blog\/?p=433"},"modified":"2016-11-29T12:40:42","modified_gmt":"2016-11-29T18:40:42","slug":"the-truth-about-the-sian-kaan-biosphere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siankaanvillage.com\/blog\/news\/the-truth-about-the-sian-kaan-biosphere","title":{"rendered":"The Truth about the Sian Ka\u2019an Biosphere"},"content":{"rendered":"

A huge attractions for adventurers, ecotourists and nature loves, the Sian Ka\u2019an Biosphere in Mexico is one of those rare locations where luxury globetrotting and responsible tourism come together in harmony with nature. The Sian Ka\u2019an Biosphere\u2019s 969, 000 hectare protected reserve showcases the beauty of Mother Nature in fine form. The Sian Ka\u2019an Biosphere has been a UNESCO world heritage site for almost 30 years, having earned its protection in 1987 for its beauty, scale, diversity, conservation status and integrity. Visiting the Sian Ka\u2019an Biosphere is certainly an experience you won\u2019t quickly forget.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where the heavens meet the sea<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"Where<\/p>\n

The term Sian Ka\u2019an in the Mayan language means something along the lines of \u201cthe origin of the Sky\u201d or where the \u201cheaven touches the sea.\u201d The UNESCO biosphere is particularly special in that it has been virtually untouched by human development and expansion and continues to grow responsibly attracting ecotourism and sustainable travel. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Sian Ka\u2019an Biosphere<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

What makes the Sian Ka\u2019an Biosphere so special is that the large land mass includes white-sandy beaches, mangrove forests and a system of ancient canals that run from Tulum to Muyil. There is an abundance of endangered wildlife here, which makes its protection all the more important. The tropical mangrove, lakes, marshes and estuaries offer endangered and rare species the idea habitat. <\/span><\/p>\n

Mayan Legacy<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"Mayan<\/p>\n

You will also find a large number of archaeological sites within the extension of the Sian Ka\u2019an Biosphere that date back almost 2,300 years, including the famed Tulum ruins that sit overlooking the beach just 2 hours or so from the Sian Ka\u2019an Village, or the Muyil, which is the largest site near Sian Ka\u2019an Village. Muyil is an ancient trading post which lies on the banks of a beautiful lagoon. From the top of lookout point you can see for miles around.<\/span>
\nAfter just one day visiting the Sian Ka\u2019an Biosphere, as its brilliant sunrises and sunsets bring the sky to life, you will see just why the ancient Mayan believed it was the source of the sky. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A huge attractions for adventurers, ecotourists and nature loves, the Sian Ka\u2019an Biosphere in Mexico is one of those rare locations where luxury globetrotting and responsible tourism come together in harmony with nature. The Sian Ka\u2019an Biosphere\u2019s 969, 000 hectare protected reserve showcases the beauty of Mother Nature in fine form. The Sian Ka\u2019an Biosphere has been a UNESCO world heritage site for almost 30 years, having earned its protection in 1987 for its beauty, scale, diversity, conservation status and integrity. Visiting the Sian Ka\u2019an Biosphere is certainly an experience you won\u2019t quickly forget. Where the heavens meet the sea The term Sian Ka\u2019an in the Mayan language means something along the lines of \u201cthe origin of the Sky\u201d or where the \u201cheaven touches the sea.\u201d The UNESCO biosphere is particularly special in that it has been virtually untouched by human development and expansion and continues to grow responsibly attracting ecotourism and sustainable travel. 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