FINDING THE SIAN KA'AN BIOSPHERE RESERVE



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When approaching the Mayan Arch (the entrance of the Biosphere Reserve) via hire car from the north (Playa del Carmen), we recommend taking Highway 307 southwards towards Tulum. When you reach Tulum itself, you get to the first big intersection with traffic lights, here you take a left turn towards the Tulum beach hotel zone (the street sign says Boca Paila).

On your right, you will see a parking lot which is also home to a BBV Bancomer Bank and the Super Aki superstore It is advisable to buy some supplies here if you intend to stay in the Reserve overnight as there is not a grocery store within the reserve other than in Punta Allen. If you only attend a tour with us, you do not need to buy extra snacks as we will provide you with fresh water, snacks, fruits and a traditional mayan lunch.

On the intersection when coming Into Tulum, you have to take the turn to your left towards the beach. At the end of the straight road, follow on towards your right. Now you are on the coastal road passing hotel after hotel, restaurants and shops. This is the Tulum beach hotel road and very busy most of the times with frequent traffic conjunctions especially during high season. Keep following on and you stay on this road until you reach the Mayan Arch. The Mayan Arch is the entrance to the Biosphere Reserve, where the guards will greet you and ask you to pay the entrance fee. The entrance fee has a cost of 105 mx pesos per person and has to be payed either in cash or with the credit card. You will be given a brazelet which you have to be wearing during the tour while in SIAN KA’AN.

From the Mayan Arch you keep driving for abut 3 more km until reaching the campsite‚ el Ultimo Maya.

Once you reach the campsite please do not enter! Follow on about 20 meters until seeing the yellow sign at the side of the road which shows the way to the lagoon. Take turn to the right and drive down the small path to the lagoon. Your guide Aldo will meet you and show you where to park.