Mexico Tourism Weblog / Category / » Ecotourism in MexicoEcotourism in Palenque: CampingPosted on Thursday 19 de April, 2007 - Tagged as Camping in Mexico, Camping in Palenque, Ecotourism in Mexico, Ecotourism in Palenque, Mexico Tourism, Palenque Mexico, Parque Nacional Cascadas de Agua Azul Palenque, Touring the ruins of Palenque and its surrounding areas allows you to appreciate the lush jungle vegetation of Chiapas, the blue rivers and the small lakes, all of which make this Mayan Riviera paradise the ideal spot to go camping and to experience close contact with nature. Parque Nacional Cascadas de Agua Azul (Agua Azul Waterfalls) – Located 50 km (31 mi) south of the town of Palenque, off Highway 199 in the direction of Ocosingo. Because of its abundant vegetation and its impressive waterfalls, which are formed from the water flow of the Tulija River, Agua Azul was declared a national park in 1980. Thanks to its dense vegetation and spacious green areas, this is a lovely place to go camping. Here you can enjoy nature in a family setting with a strong emphasis on ecological awareness. For your added comfort, the park has two restaurants. Agua Clara – Head 55 km (34 mi) west of the town of Palenque along Highway 199 and then take the turnoff at Km 27. This tourist zone covers 90 hectares (222 acres) and lies between the Tulija and Shumulja rivers. This jungle setting has decent camping grounds where you can enjoy nature to ifs fullest. It also has cabaña rentals, a restaurant, restrooms, dressing rooms and a parking lot. Also we recommend to visit the caves of xtacumbilxunaan an a outstanding place to know on your next vacations in Mexico. Source:visitmexico.com Ecotourism in Mexico: MeridaPosted on Thursday 12 de April, 2007 - Tagged as Ecotourism in Merida, Ecotourism in Mexico, Merida Mexico, Mexico Tourism, Merida’s environs provide spectacular landscapes, where you can find various sinkholes, underground river systems with crystalline waters and lagoons hidden within mangroves. The Cenote Simbala – This beautiful sinkhole with waters of intense blue offers surroundings where you can observe a variety of plant and animal species. Located in the town of Motul on 43rd Street and 26th Street off Highway 281. It lies about 45 km (28 mi) from Merida. Jardin Botanico Regional – A botanical garden with an important variety of indigenous vegetation: agave, orchids, aquatic plants, palms, cacti and other species. It also has a Reseva Especial de la Biosfera Ria Celestun – Located 95 km (59 mi) west of Merida on a state highway that you can catch near the town of Uman. Has 51,139 hectares (126,313 acres) and a 20-km-long (12.4-mi) estuary, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Campeche. At this biosphere reserve, you can witness the spectacular sight of pink flamingos in flight and you can admire more than 170 indigenous and migratory bird species that inhabit the area. You´ll can spy cocodriles on their habitat in your Mexico Vacations! . Source:visitmexico.com |
