Sian Ka'an Maya Canals
Sian Ka'an, "where the sky is born" in Mayan, is a huge biosphere reserve south of Tulum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site: jungle, lagoons, mangroves, canals and a coastline of empty beaches.
About Sian Ka'an
Sian Ka'an, "where the sky is born" in Mayan, is a huge biosphere reserve south of Tulum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site: jungle, lagoons, mangroves, canals and a coastline of empty beaches.
Boat tours cross its lagoons looking for dolphins, turtles and birds, and in Muyil you can float down ancient Mayan canals. These photos show the road along the coast, the beaches and the boat tour.
Our recommended tour is "Sian Ka'an Maya Canals" (Muyil canals float · 8 h). Book it online with our partner GetYourGuide, or ask us on WhatsApp for a private trip.
Sian Ka'an Maya Canals
| Price on GetYourGuide | from $165 USD |
| Duration | 8 h |
| Departure | Pickup in Playa del Carmen, Akumal or Tulum |
Included
- Float down a 1,000-year-old Maya canal
- Certified local guide (Maya culture & nature)
- Traditional Mayan breakfast (early tour)
- Mayan lunch
- Purified water refills
- Possible manatees, crocodiles & birds
Good to know
- Sian Ka'an fee (about $14 USD) is paid on arrival
- No pickup in Cancun: it starts in the Riviera Maya
- Use biodegradable sunscreen and repellent
Sian Ka'an
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