Sian Ka'an is a protected 1.6 million acre biological sanctuary, (~ 10% of the land mass of the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico) still populated by ca. 2,000 descendants of the native peoples largely involved in fishing and tourism. Established as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987, Sian Ka'an has its origins in the Maya meaning "where the sky is born", "origin of the sky" or "gift from the sky"
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Home to ~ 20 ancient Maya archaeological sites and amazingly diverse species and ecosystems. Beaches and coastal waters as breeding grounds for endangered sea turtles, osprey and manatee. Abundant lobster, snook and tarpon. A refuge for over 330 species of resident and migratory birds. Native species of bees, dragonflies and butterflies. Newly discovered species of edaphic fauna
Poisonous black Chechen, sweet chicozapote or chicle fruit trees, mahogany, tzalam and thatch palms. Nourishing crystal clear channels, azure lagoons and coastal dunes. Mangrove swamps with wild orchids, savannah and petenes with medicinal logwood, habitats for jaguar and collared peccary coexisting in surprising and unpredictable harmony. Pristine coral reefs, the 2nd largest barrier reef on the planet, tasistales and cenotes
At Posada Luna del Sur, we treasure this heavenly part of the world where evolutionary diversity fuses with the beauty of creation, and invite you to discover the world as it existed for the native peoples of Cohuah and Uayamil more than 2000 yr ago. Naturally, we will guide your journey...
