Monday, December 17, 2012

Bird Watching Tour In Sian Ka'an- The tour You Need To Try

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By Linda Patterson


It is in the Yucatan Peninsula that you will find Sian Ka'an a biosphere reserve which is one of the largest bird habitats in the place. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and for this reason, it is being maintained and well preserved. You can find different species of birds here that is why it is a great place for bird lovers to experience bird watching tour.

You do not have to worry about how to explore the place because there are tours being organized when you reach Yucatan if you have decided to visit Sian Ka'an. It is a destination that you and every bird lover should not miss because it is just near to the famous places like Tulum, Playa Del Carmen, and Cancun.

Sian Ka'an Reserve

This is a place where you can see and do several activities aside from being the haven for the different bird species. These activities include kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling as well. There are also freshwater inland canals which are believed to be one of the trading routes of the Mayas around 1200 years ago. Sian Ka'an a place worth visiting and exploring because of the beauty of nature combined with the remains of the history.

Sian Ka'an Tours

Before you proceed further to explore the place, Sian Ka'an tours starts with orientation and talks about the main objectives of the reserve. Their talk is all about the things you can see within the reserve such as the flora and fauna, ecosystem, and the different bird species. This is actually the brief overview of what you are going to see and experience during your tour.

You have to ride a ponga boat with six of you altogether which will be the start of the tour and you are going to cruise the coastal peninsula going to Boca Paila lagoon. As the trip go along, you guide will describe to you the different birds that will capture your eye along with the beautiful view of the lagoon and mangroves of different colors. You are heading to the "bird island" in the lagoon of San Miguel. This place houses hundreds of tropical birds such as, White Ibis, Night Herons, Pelicans, Little Blue Herons, Roseate Spoonbills, Egrets and Boat Billed Herons,

You shouldn't miss out the Sian Ka'an tour when you visit Yucatan Peninsula. It is a great experience to be one with nature and see how interesting the reserves, jungles wetlands, and mangroves are.




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