Sian Ka’an: Manatees and the Mayan Channels

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Wildlife roaming free

Canal flotation

Float

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Nature Reserve

Get ready to experience the most complete boat tour exploration of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere, immerse yourself in all the natural beauty of the Mayan world as you float along its crystal clear water canals, and discover why this natural sanctuary has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. 

With just a short 20 minute dirt road drive before reaching our departure point by water, our tour begins with a tranquil ride floating through lush green jungle scenery, while carried by the gentle currents of the Sian Ka’an Lagoon. Along with birdwatching, crocodile spotting, and an encounter with manatees in the mangroves, our boat tour includes the sightseeing of hidden Mayan temples, all guided by a local expert in tropical biodiversity and wild-life encounters. 

Canal flotation

Float

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Nature Reserve

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Wildlife roaming free

What you’ll do

Sian Ka’an Mangrove boat tour

Discover and admire the breathtaking exuberance of this pristinely peaceful hidden realm, lying at the heart of one of the most treasured and protected environmental reserves in all of Mexico.

Encounter manatees in Sian Ka’an

The mangroves of Sian Ka’an are a natural safe haven for manatees, an endangered species you will be encountering in their natural home environment, and one of the highlights of our tour through this ecological refuge.

Discover Mayan temples hidden within the mangroves

The mangroves of Sian Ka’an are home to the remains of ancient Mayan temples, strategically located along the sea trade routes of this ancient civilization, and used as maritime safe havens since 400 B.C.

River Float in the Sian Ka’an Canal

Enjoy a blissful moment of peace and tranquility surrounded by lush tropical nature, as you float along the gentle current of crystal clear freshwater canal, located at the very heart of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere.

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World-Class Birdwatching

Later, we will continue our boat exploration by swimming in the beautiful beaches of the Sian Ka’an biosphere, where you will enjoy picture perfect moments while you swim in the tranquil and transparent waters of the natural pools of the Caribbean Sea

Saltwater Crocodile sightings

Once on board again, we will make forward progress as we move from the freshwater lagoons, to the salt water streams of the Caribbean Sea, and spot the apex predator of the mangroves: the saltwater American Crocodile.

Walk in the pristine beaches of Sian Ka’an

As we navigate out of the mangrove and along the Caribbean coastline, you will have the opportunity to take-in the natural beauty of your surroundings, as you stroll along the environmentally protected, white sand beaches of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere.

Admire the best sunset from the lagoon

Witness the spectacular, awe-inspiring beauty, and the unforgettable stillness that sunset time brings to this unique natural sanctuary, and admire different bird species up-close arriving to their nests, as our boat sits quietly to watch the sun go down in the middle of the Sian Ka’an lagoon.

The tour includes

  • All the activities mentioned on the website.
  • Roundtrip transportation from hotel.
  • Tour with a small group.
  • Personal guide for the day.
  • Entrance fees and eco tax for the nature reserve.
  • Entrance fees for the cenote.
  • Boat tour at sunset from the mangroves to the Caribbean sea.
  • Purified water and healthy snacks for the day

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