It is generally understood that both Cancun as well as the famous Yucatan Peninsula have gained the reputation for the foremost beach destinations around. What is not generally stressed is the fact that the locale is also the most prominent bio-diverse regions within the world. Surrounding Cancun on all sides are nature preserves and national parks that provide Grupo Mayan guests the rare opportunity to witness unspoiled ecosystems complete with all the unique species that occupy it.
Be sure to keep watch for some very interesting wildlife ranging from the large variety of marine life viewed while diving to the quiet bird watching amidst the ruins of the Mayans. The observation of the natural wildlife has develop into a Grupo Mayan visitors most accepted activities. While you explore nature within the Yucatan be sure to keep a watchful view for some interesting creatures.
Yucatan Peninsula is the natural habituate to at over 125 different species of animals and holds approximately a quarter of Mexico’s mammal population. While Grupo Mayan guests tour around the Cancun area they continue to watch for the following creatures.
Some of the very best places to spot bands of playful Central American Spider Monkeys are among the Mayan ruins in Coba or Chichen Itza. These locations are visited frequently by the numerous Grupo Mayan tours coming out of the Cancun vicinity.
There are a total of five species of the large felines that are indigenous to the Yucatan area. Though the Jaguars and the Puma’s can sometimes be tricky to locate plenty of Grupo Mayan guests have been able to photograph these gorgeous animals throughout the nature preserve.
The kinkajou and the Coatimundi are two of the areas more unique mammals. Should you by chance have the rare opportunity to encounter either of them it should be an experience well appreciated.
An interesting note concerning the animal population of the Yucatan area is that nearly one forth of the local creatures spends their lives in an underwater environment. Grupo Mayan guests have frequently said that these warm and peaceful coastal waters of Cancun have traditionally attracted scores of dolphins and whales unlike elsewhere in the world.
In these gentle warm waters neighboring Cancun 19 different whale species can be spotted. Although Grupo Mayan guests can visit some aquatic preserves or an aquarium, the really best means of viewing these whales is to see them by means of a Caribbean charter boat. Dolphins are usually the Grupo Mayan children’s favorite and the area proudly boasts of 11 species inhabiting its waters including among them the popular Bottlenose Dolphin.