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Yucatan Peninsula - Wildlife and nature

Flights: Cheap airfare to Yucatan Peninsula (arriving in Cancun, Mexico - Cancun Airport)

Things to Do: Wildlife and nature

The Jungle Place, Playa del Carmen
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 34 attractions in Playa del Carmen

Spider monkey sanctuary.

Attraction type: Nature center
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 122 attractions in Cozumel

Observe Mexico's tropical ecosystems: you can snorkel, hike or sightsee from one of the many observation towers on the grounds.

Attraction type: Nature reserve; Nature center; National park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Sian Ka'an

Sian Ka'an (Mayan for "Where the sky is born") is a 1.3 million-acre biosphere reserve.

Attraction type: Nature reserve; Educational site; Tour; Group tour/boat
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Xcaret Eco Theme Park, Playa del Carmen
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 34 attractions in Playa del Carmen

 Xcaret EcoPark    Just an hour's drive south of Cancun and 15 minutes away from Playa del Carem  Xcaret (pronounced eesh - carette ) " Mexico ’s sacred paradise" is one of the Riviera Mayan most...

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Historic site; Nature reserve; Beach; Wildlife park; Water park; Mysterious site; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 23 attractions in Tulum

Punta Laguna is part of a 5000-hectare nature reserve called Ma'ax Yetel Kooh.

Attraction type: Nature reserve
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Calakmul, Campeche
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 6 attractions in Campeche

Ancient Mayan city historians now believe to have been bigger than Chichén Itzá.

Attraction type: Nature reserve; Historic site; Ancient ruins
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 18 attractions in Isla Mujeres
Attraction type: Aquarium; Marina; Nature reserve
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 83 attractions in Cancun

This park, only 30 minutes away from the craziness of Cancun, offers horseback rides along the coast. ** NOTE: To best satisfy the needs and preferences of our visitors Tres Rios Ecopark is now temporarily closed as major improvements are underway, the park will re-open for the 2007 summer season.**

Attraction type: Nature reserve; Park; Amusement/theme park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #42 of 122 attractions in Cozumel
Attraction type: Island; Nature center; Other; Reef; Tour
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Xpu-ha Beach, Puerto Aventuras
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 14 attractions in Puerto Aventuras

One of the Yucatan's most beautiful beaches.

Attraction type: Beach; Park; Nature center
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Dolphin Discovery, Puerto Aventuras
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 14 attractions in Puerto Aventuras
Attraction type: Nature center
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 3 attractions in Chetumal
Attraction type: Nature reserve
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Boca Paila, Playa del Carmen
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 34 attractions in Playa del Carmen
Attraction type: Nature reserve
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Tankah
Attraction type: Cavern/cave; Nature center; Water park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 18 attractions in Isla Mujeres

Park spanning over both land and sea, offering opportunities to hike, snorkel, dive and swim.

Attraction type: National park; Reef; Nature reserve; Water park; Art gallery
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Isla Contoy, Isla Mujeres
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 18 attractions in Isla Mujeres

This island nature reserve is home to 100 species of birds, including pelicans.

Attraction type: National park; Nature reserve; Island; Tour
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #69 of 122 attractions in Cozumel

Huge underwater nature reserve, featuring many different species of coral and fish: a diver's delight.

Attraction type: National park; Reef
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Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

The Riviera Maya is an incredible, relaxing place.  The people of Mexico are very friendly and want to please in every way.  The food is a very high standard and only if you know quality food would...

Attraction type: Resort community; Ancient ruins; Beach; Nature reserve; Other
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Celestun Wildlife Refuge, Yucatan Peninsula
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars

This preserve is important as a main area in the migratory and reproductive cycle of pink flamingoes, and other coastal birds.

Attraction type: Nature reserve
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Celestan Biosphere Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula
Attraction type: Nature reserve
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