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The Xcalak community has expressed interest in finding a way to take
advantage of its coastal and ocean fish resources while using conservation
techniques to guarantee long-term benefits. One proposed initiative
by the community is to create a Natural Protected Area, with zoning
established for fishing and tourism activities. So far, a community
initiative resulted in the establishment of a national park, the Parque
Nacional Arrecifies de Xcalak.
The goal of reserve is to protect the natural resources of the reserve.
The natural resources are threatened by local fishing, tourists visiting
the area and the increase in population.
The reserve is located north and south of Xcalak. The limits are at
the north side at 18°30'00" and at the Belizean border on the
south side. On the east side the limit is at the 100m depth line of
the Caribbean sea. The below show the exact location of the reserve
including the zoning of the reserve.
The park is approx. 17,949,456 hectares.
The flora and fauna are abundant in the reserve. There is an incredible
amount of birds, plants and marine life.
Click on the icons on the right to find out more on the Flora and Fauna.
Amigos de Sian Ka'an A.C. Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Contact:
Carlos López Santos
Email: sian@cancun.com.mx
Phone: (52 98) 481 618/481 593/482 13
Fax: (52 98) 481 618/481 593/482 13
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Xcalak National
Reef Park zoning
Xcalak National
Reef Park charateristics
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