Though Cancun and the Yucatan Peninsula are known by travelers as premier beach destinations, the area is also one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world. On all sides of Cancun, national parks and nature preserves provide visitors the opportunity to see unspoiled ecosystems and all their unique species. From observing marine life while scuba diving to bird watching amongst Mayan ruins, exploration of wildlife has become one of the regions most popular activities. As you explore nature in the Yucatan, keep an eye out for some Mexicos most interesting creatures.
The Yucatan Peninsula is home to at least 125 species of mammals and approximately 25% of Mexicos total mammal population. When touring the sites outside of Cancun, try to spot some of following creatures:
Central American Spider Monkey Some of the best sites to spot groups of playful spider monkey are the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Coba. Each of these popular sites is visited by numerous tours from Cancun and highly recommended by tourists and travel experts alike.
Jaguar and Puma There are five species of large felines native to the Yucatan. Though these cats can sometimes be...
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