Yum Balam

#451 among destinations in Mexico

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Yum Balam Flora and Fauna Protection Area is a Mexican Flora and Fauna Protection Area located in the state of Quintana Roo in southeastern Mexico. Established in 1994, the nature reserve was the first protected area in Mexico to be created at the request of local communities. The reserve includes wetlands along the north shore of the Yucatán Peninsula and adjacent Isla Holbox and has been designated as a protected Ramsar site since 2004. ()

Alternative names: Area: 594.8 mi²Elevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 21°28'0"N, 87°18'60"W

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Quintana RooMexico

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Yum Balam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Holbox.

5.6 miNW
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Holbox
144 min walk • Holbox is an island in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, located on the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is approximately 41.84 kilometres long and 1.5 kilometres wide, and it is separated from the mainland by 10 km of shallow lagoon that is home to flamingos, pelicans and other rich birdlife.