Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Biosphere reserve in Campeche, Mexico.
The reserve spans 723,000 hectares in southern Mexico, forming part of the second largest tropical forest expanse in the Americas after the Amazon.
The Mexican government established this natural protected area in 1989, securing a vast territory of subperennial jungles in the Yucatan Peninsula.
The reserve encompasses ancient Maya settlements, including extensive archaeological remains that demonstrate the development of state societies over centuries.
Visitors can observe 350 bird species, numerous mammals including jaguars, and explore dense tropical forests through designated hiking trails.
Five of Mexico's six native large cat species inhabit the reserve, maintaining a natural balance within this extensive protected ecosystem.
Location: Campeche
GPS coordinates: 18.61200,-89.54800
Latest update: May 12, 2025 01:16
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