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Community Tours Sian Ka’an

Community Tours Sian Ka’an

Maya cooperative offering eco-tours in Sian Ka’an Biosphere, blending ornithology, kayaking, and Mayan heritage for immersive, sustainable nature adventures.

OUR EXPERIENCES

Community Tours Sian Ka’an offers regenerative tourism experiences in the sacred ecosystems of the Sian Ka’an UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Tulum. Tours focus on environmental education, cultural connection, and discovery of diverse natural environments through activities like bird watching, kayaking ancient waterways, and biosphere explorations—ideal for travelers seeking genuine, community-led adventures honoring Mayan traditions.
Good Travel Experiences:

  • Mayan Ancient Canal - Discover a Biosphere Reserve while Connecting with Living Mayas (explore ecosystems, Xlapak temple).
  • Kayak - Paddle Through Ancient Mayan Waterways (navigate lagoons, mangroves, wildlife spotting, historic canal).
  • Birdwatching - Spot 350+ species like Turquoise-browed Motmot at dawn, with Mayan meal. GTI-Verified experiences seek real benefits for locals and avoid negative impacts on nature, culture, and climate.

ABOUT US

Community Tours Sian Ka’an is a Maya-owned cooperative rooted in the heart of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since 2000, it has been committed to offering regenerative tourism experiences that protect the natural environment and celebrate cultural heritage. As members of the local community, they have shifted from extractive livelihoods to becoming primary guardians of the land. Every journey is crafted with respect, care, and a deep connection to ancestors.
This Impact Partner was shared by the Good Travel Institute as one of their Good Travel Experiences. Each Good Travel Experience is evaluated through a clear and recognised framework, ensuring measurable social, cultural, environmental, and economic benefits for local communities.

OUR IMPACT

As a Mayan cooperative dedicated to a sustainable economy, tours promote local benefits, environmental education for Mayan partners and the community, and conservation of the environment. They contribute to sustainable development by shifting community livelihoods toward guardianship of the land and protecting sacred ecosystems. GTI-verified experiences directly support local livelihoods and biosphere preservation.