Yucatan Animals and Vegetation
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Places with presence of animals
Petr Liška Wrote 02.02.2013:
- Reptiles: you can see lots of big iguanas basking on the rocks of Mayan ruins.
- Whale shark: northeast of Isla Mujeres
- Turtles: four species of turtles lay eggs on the island of Isla Contoy, where it is established a national park. A visit here is only to permit. Maximum 200 visitors per day
Petr Liška Wrote 02.02.2013:
Yucatán is a good destination for nature lovers. There live lots of species of birds, turtles, reptiles, sharks, monkeys.
Birdwatching
Petr Liška Wrote 02.02.2013:
- The best birdwatching in the Yucatan is in reservation Sian Ka'an. In addition, they live here as well as monkeys and crocodiles.
- In the lagoon adjacent to the island of Holbox, which is so far little affected by tourism, are seen pelicans and flamingos.
- Laguna Celestun at Merida is the most famous place for watching flamingos on the Yucatan. (The most you will see flamingos in the winter).
- Rio Lagartos (inhabited by over 250 species of birds)
Observing of Animals
ZOO
Petr Liška Wrote 02.02.2013:
Merida Zoo: The largest zoo in the Yucatan is in Merida. There are more than 1000 animals.
