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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...
Representative species of PA
Jaguar (Panthera onca), Central American Tapir (Tapirella bairdii), Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao), White-lipped Peccary (Tayassu pecari), Black ...
You can see more representative species of Montes Azules on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Jaguar (Panthera onca), Central American Tapir (Tapirella bairdii), Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao), White-lipped Peccary (Tayassu pecari), Black Howler (Alouatta pigra), Ceiba tree (Ceiba pentandra), Ramon tree (Brosimum alicastrum), Spanish cedar (Cedrela odorata), Big-leaf Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), Neanthe bella palm (Chamaedorea elegans)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Local community or ejido agreements must be respected in the first instance. all tourist centers are administered by local communities, ...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Local community or ejido agreements must be respected in the first instance. all tourist centers are administered by local communities, so it is important to know their customs and traditions and respect them.
2. The extraction of flora and fauna is not permitted.
3. Adequate solid waste management is required.
4. Hunting and fishing activities are not permitted.
5. The trails already marked out for tourism activities must be respected, as well as the specific sites for campfires, which will be marked in order to prevent forest fires.
6. Camping is not allowed on the banks of the Tzendales River, nor is hiking allowed in this part of the reserve.
7. In Miramar Lagoon, it is recommended to use environmentally friendly sunscreen to avoid water contamination.
8. No extraction of flora, fauna, or archeological material from the protected area is permitted.
