Ecotourism around Cancun and the Riviera Maya

Cancun has a distinctive and strategic location to enjoy a wide variety of ecotourism and adventure activities in the Yucatan peninsula. From snorkeling with whale sharks to kiteboarding, Cancun and the Riviera Maya have the best nature, adventure and culture you can find in Mexico.

Some of the most relevant protected areas you can visit are: Siankaan Biosphere Reserve, Isla Contoy, Rio Lagartos and Calakmul reserves. In this protected areas you can enjoy activities such as kayaking, hiking, snorkeling, diving to enjoy wildlife observation ( monkeys, flamingos, whale sharks, marine turtles, crocodiles and much more flora and fauna wildlife ).

Specialized tour operators such as EcoColors, Alemex tours, Alltournative can offer you 1 day trips or several day excursions into the protected areas to provide unique experiences. On this trips conservation is a big priority and several companies participate in research and conservation projects in the Yucatan peninsula. For adventure activities Cancun again has a wide variety of options: Rapelling, zip lines, bicycling, hiking, snorkeling, diving. Again there are 1 day trips and several day expeditions that travel through the Yucatan peninsula.

Another fascinating activity that can be done from Cancun is the swimming with dolphins. There are several companies who offer the activity: Delphinus, Dolphin discovery, Interactive aquarium, Via delphi Nature parks such as Xcaret, Xel-Ha, and Garrafon provide close up experiences with wildlife, fascinating water and non-water activities, great shows and much more. Then there's the snorkeling and diving, all taking place in crystalline Caribbean waters over the world's second largest barrier reef system, and discover the archipelago composed by Holbox, Contoy, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel and Chinchorro islands.