Los Petenes Biosphere Reserve
A protected natural area of extraordinary diversity runs along the coastal strip, northwest of Campeche State.
“Petén”, in the Mayan language, refers to the marine islets with lush vegetation and wetland characteristics that make up this reserve. It is an ecosystem of global importance due to its diverse flora and fauna. It is home to numerous types of plants and animal species, both terrestrial and marine, endemic and threatened.
Spider monkeys, pumas, jaguars, tapirs, shrews, anteaters, porcupines and cacomistles live here; as well as hundreds of different birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, snails, octopuses and squid, among many others.
This place offers activities such as kayaking, camping, marine fishing (especially in the areas where fresh and salt waters meet) and bird watching. You can take a boat through the different mangroves (red or green), or swim in its clear springs and cenotes.
We recommend you take a guided excursion from the city of Campeche to get the most out of your visit.
Bajo de Xpicob
On the beautiful beaches of Xpicob, there's a sandbank that forms a zone of shallow waters and calm waves. It is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking.
At the beach you can also drive a speedboat, and what is really special, you can also take the night boat rides to observe bioluminescence, the incredible phenomenon by which some marine organisms emit blue, green and turquoise lights.
Xpicob is an ecotourism beach for the protection of marine life with a sanctuary for sea turtle rescue, attended by volunteers. Various conservation activities are organized here, as well as craft workshops with shells and snails.
Come and swim in the awesome semi-submerged sea caves, and listen to the impressive sounds and vibrations generated by the waves.
It is located only 25 minutes from the city of Campeche.
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