sian ka'an
states: [mexico]
category: natural
year: 1987
location: Quintana Roo, Cozumel et Felipe Carrillo Puerto
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: 19.3833300000, -87.7916700000
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 410
world heritage site: 410
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.
