Los Tuxtlas, Biosphere reserve in Veracruz, Mexico.
Los Tuxtlas is a biosphere reserve in Veracruz with volcanic mountains, lakes, rivers, and wetlands along the Gulf coast. The landscape connects diverse habitats that support rich plant and animal life.
The region was home to Olmec and Teotihuacan cultures in ancient times with settlements dating back about 8,000 years ago. Agricultural communities later developed and shaped the landscape.
Nahua and Zoque-Popoluca communities shape daily life here with their traditions and customs. You encounter local crafts and religious practices that remain active in villages throughout the region.
Visitors find research facilities and hiking trails to explore the environment here. The dry season offers the best conditions for walking and observing wildlife.
This marks the northernmost boundary of tropical rainforest in the Americas. The area holds an exceptional variety of bird and mammal species found nowhere else at this latitude.
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