HomeProtected Areas
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?
-
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
-
Ways to get there
Via Villahermosa - Palenque to Reforma Agraria are 202 Km; Tuxtla Gutiérrez - Emiliano Zapata are 163 Km; Tuxtla Gutiérrez - Maravilla Tenej...
-
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.
-
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.
-
Entrance fee
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year
-
Average weather in the area
Warm humid, 28°C
Rainy half of the year.
Protected Area map
View map
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...
Precios de entrada
Cuota de entrada al ANP
De acuerdo a lo señalado en la Ley Federal de Derechos para el presente ejercicio fiscal
Conoce más de Montes Azules
Datos curiosos
La Reserva de la Biósfera Montes Azules forma parte de la Selva Lacandona y es una de las Áreas Naturales Protegidas más ricas en biodiversi...
Atractivos
Laguna Miramar, uno de los cuerpos de agua más extensos de Chiapas, que alberga especies en categoría de riesgo como la tortuga blanca, el j...
Especies representativas
Jaguar (Panthera onca), Tapir (Tapirella bairdii), guacamaya roja (Ara macao), Pecarí de labios blancos (Tayassu Pecarí), saraguato (Alouatt...
Puedes consultar más especies representativas de Montes Azules en el sitio
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 ...