Blue Mountains, Chiapas, México.
These hills for his constant reaching deep green colored blue, possess a unique biodiversity and ethnic. Your wonderful story belongs to the Classic period in Mesoamerica and it important Mayan archaeological sites are located. In his tour of these protected by the Lacandon jungles, visitors enjoy watching play the Howler Monkeys or the huge queues and Spider Monkey arms and wonder when the scandalous Macaws spread their wings while listening to the roar of the Jaguar .
- Weather: Warm humid with abundant rainfall in summer. The weather is hot but Walker is fortunate to cool off in the beautiful waterfalls flowing through the crystal clear water of various rivers.
- Directions: A Montes Azules can be reached by the northern part starting from Palenque by the road South Border crossing about 130 km. cruises up to Palestine and New San Javier where a few kilometers are Lacanjá Chasayab and the ruins of Bonampak, in lands of the Lacandon Community Zone. Similarly can be accessed by the municipal seat of Ocosingo traveling 140 km. San Quentin to reach an important town in the area of influence of the Reserve.
- Priority Fauna and Flora (endangered species) will find the last refuge for many species of flora and fauna, is part of the region known as the Lacandon Jungle, considered the most biologically diverse in Mexico, a genetic heritage of the country; only in one hectare of forest can be found 160 species of plants, 500 and 2000 thousand trees and only one of them can live together 70 different species of orchids and hundreds of beetles, ants and other insects. It is distinguished by its high and medium deciduous evergreen forest, pine-oak forest, riparian gallery forest, savannah and jimbales. It is likely that in the area there are several species not yet known, as the case schismatica flower, which exists only within an acre on the shores of a lake of the Sierra de La Cojolita. The most spectacular feature of the reserve is that in only 0.16% of the national territory can be found represented 24.8% of mammals, 33% of birds, 40% of butterflies and 20% of plants of Mexico.
- What to visit? The Biosphere Reserve Montes Azules is the ideal place to enjoy beautiful landscapes. To carry out conservation actions and protection
- Nature Tourism: If you're a nature lover visit Montes Azules; there you will find the city of Yaxchilan with its buildings and pyramids; you will admire the Temple of the Four Lintels Sculpted, the Red Temple, the Palace of the Seven Houses, the Labyrinth and the House of Hachakyum; You will interact with the Lacandon communities and will be filled with the richness of its natural attractions, its rivers and lakes and extraordinary landscapes and impressive variety of flora and fauna. Another option is a visit to Lancajá River where you can see the wildlife and waterfalls, you will live the climb with rope giant ceiba platform to observe the wildlife, you will meet Eco-museum with pictures of Frans and Gertrude Bloom and swim in the river. In the Cave Swallows you can do tours and trips to see the landscape, a waterfall, a gazebo and a nature trail. You can also enjoy the breathtaking Laguna. In addition to existing microecosystems will have the opportunity to visit caves, rock paintings and traces of Mayan culture, among other attractions. It is an ideal place for observing wildlife. To complete your adventure Scarlet Macaw is an extraordinary place to see the scenery and riding in a boat on the river Tzendales Lacantum, we recommend the Sendera for observing the flora and fauna, including the scarlet macaw.
- LAGUNA MIRAMAR: Surrounded by tropical rainforest, the Valley of San Quintin and Jataté rivers, and Blue Pelas where vestiges of the Mayan civilization.
- Environmental Services: Contains significant areas of forest that maintains green leaves and plants throughout the year, as well as various types of forest ecosystems and many more; the highest forests of Mexico with trees reaching up to 90 feet high and the largest complex of mahogany. you will see that the rivers crossing through it, all tributaries of the Usumacinta, make it belong to the largest hydrological region, comprising Lacantún, Jataté and Lacanjá rivers and Miramar Lagoons, Ocotal, El Suspiro, Yankee, Blue Eyes and Lacanjá.
- Where to eat? Once installed in the jungle, we are going to the communities in which we offer service of food typical of the region made by local cooperatives.
- Where to stay? In many cases you will visit the camps and staying in cabins that have been installed in the communities and providing services to local cooperatives; however, in each case, you should check if they have equipment rental, as well as if they offer food or take shalt remember that it'll be immersed in the jungle, away from the bustle of the city with all services. Important is to consider the use of the vehicle or a local bus, it is not very roads in good condition, the paths can be long and not very comfortable; if you decide to use your car you should take the necessary precautions for gas in larger towns that have the service. Another recommendation is to not forget your insect repellent, sunscreen and wear loose clothing preferably with long sleeves and pants to protect yourself from mosquito
