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Montes Azules
Chiapas
About Montes Azules
Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve. This area gives protection to the last well-preserved portions of the so-called Selva Lacandona; it is characterized by its humid rainforest...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
The community of Emiliano Zapata, within the Protected Area, 6 km from Laguna Miramar.
The community of Las Nubes, Maravilla Tenejapa, is located 7 km away.
The community of Reforma Agraria in front of the restricted use zone, where low-impact tourism activities can be carried out with a permit granted by the institution. -
Airport
Tuxtla Gutierrez International Airport'Ángel Albino Corzo' - Chiapas
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
Via Villahermosa - Palenque to Reforma Agraria are 202 Km; Tuxtla Gutiérrez - Emiliano Zapata are 163 Km; Tuxtla Gutiérrez - Maravilla Tenej...
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Transportation facilities
Private automobile, public transportation and with service providers.
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Mobility within the protected area
Trails with the hiring of guides, boat tours with the hiring of local companies.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
Via Villahermosa - Palenque to Reforma Agraria are 202 Km; Tuxtla Gutiérrez - Emiliano Zapata are 163 Km; Tuxtla Gutiérrez - Maravilla Tenejapa are 274 Km.
- Transportation facilities
Private automobile, public transportation and with service providers.
- Mobility within the protected area
Trails with the hiring of guides, boat tours with the hiring of local companies.
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Schedules
All year round, during the day.
Tourist centers every day from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It is recommended not to transit the roads at night.
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Entrance fee
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year
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Average weather in the area
Warm humid, 28°C
Rainy half of the year.
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Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Agritourism
- Bird watching
Recommendations
- The recommended months to visit are from December to May, when rainfall decreases.
- Light and cool clothing is recommended, preferably long sleeves to prevent sunburn, hat or cap, comfortable and waterproof hiking shoes, wat...
Services
Services within the PA
Handicrafts, sustainable products and souvenirs stores
Information modules
Internet connection
Interpretive trails
Signage
Lodging near the PA
Cabins
Camping areas
Food service near the PA
Cheap restaurants
Restaurants
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Grocery stores and stationery stores
Rural clinics
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
The community of Emiliano Zapata, within the Protected Area, 6 km from Laguna Miramar.
The community of Las Nubes, Maravilla Tenejapa, i...
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year
More about Montes Azules
Interesting facts
Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve is part of the Selva Lacandona and is one of the richest Natural Protected Areas in terms of biodiversity; i...
Attractions
Miramar Lagoon, one of the largest bodies of water in Chiapas, is home to endangered species such as the white turtle, jaguar, tapir, scarle...
Especies representativas
Jaguar (Panthera onca), Tapir (Tapirella bairdii), guacamaya roja (Ara macao), Pecarí de labios blancos (Tayassu Pecarí), saraguato (Alouatt...
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Especies Representativas del ANP
Especies Representativas del ANP
Jaguar (Panthera onca), Tapir (Tapirella bairdii), guacamaya roja (Ara macao), Pecarí de labios blancos (Tayassu Pecarí), saraguato (Alouatta pigra), Ceiba (Ceiba pentandra), Ramón (Brosimum alicastrum), Cedro (Cedrela odorata), Caoba (Swietenia macrophylla), Carricillo (Chamaedorea elegans).
Reglamento para el visitante
Atiende estas indicaciones para la conservación del ANP
1. Se deben respetar en primera instancia los acuerdos comunitarios o ejidales locales, todos los centros turísticos son administrados por ...
Reglamento para el visitante
Reglamento del ANP
Reglamento para el visitante en el ANP
1. Se deben respetar en primera instancia los acuerdos comunitarios o ejidales locales, todos los centros turísticos son administrados por las comunidades locales, por lo que conocer sus usos y costumbres y respetarlos es importante.
2. No se permite la extracción de flora y fauna
3. Se debe hacer un adecuado manejo de los residuos sólidos
4. No se permiten las actividades de cacería y pesca
5. Se deben respetar los senderos ya delimitados para las actividades de turismo, y los sitios específicos para realizar fogatas, los cuales estarán señalados con el objetivo de prevenir incendios forestales.
6. No se permite el camping dentro del las orillas del Río Tzendales, así como el senderismo en está parte de la Reserva.
7. En la Laguna Miramar, se recomienda usar bloqueador solar amigable con el ambiente para evitar la contaminación del agua
8. No se permite la extracción de flora, fauna o material arqueológico del área protegida.
