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Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Mexico

cover photo by Kzso16

Location added by Ignitus

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 10.0 (average on 1 votes)

Coordinates : 18.616722, -89.549892 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Great variety and abundance of amphibians (especially frogs) and reptiles (many different species of Lizards and snakes) .Grandissima variety and abundance of birds (diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey, toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, various passerines) .great variety of mammals (jaguars , pumas, coatis, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, tamandua, etc.). Very large variety and abundance of Lepidoptera is nightlife that diurni.Grande variety of aquatic animals, both freshwater (crocodiles, terrapins, various fish) that sea ??(sharks, turtles, etc.). Very large variety of flora.Paesaggi and tropical forest environments, desert and similar to the Mediterranean.

Recommended equipment : Camera body tropicalizzato.Flash esterno.Lenti macro.Teleobiettivo.

Best months : In the rainy season form marshes and temporary pools that are home to many different species of animals belonging to different taxa. In the summer period, these puddles often dry up, therefore find some species it is difficult. Great biodiversity still present throughout the year.

How to get there : Arriving by plane from Italy to Cancun and then move to the Yucatan Peninsula by bus or car. Once in place, you can move comfortably on all four wheels.

Visits : The entrance to the Biosphere Reserve of Calakmul is free, but to access certain sites (eg: Maya ruins) is sometimes required to pay a ticket from negligible cost.

Notes : The size of the Biosphere Reserve of Calakmul are truly gigantic. To focus the research efforts of charismatic species and beautiful subjects to photograph are recommended portions of forest next to Aguadas (marshes and temporary pools), where there are higher concentrations of animal species. Consigliatissimi the Dos Naciones sites, Union 20 de Junio, Xpujil and Hormiguero (the latter also to the presence of undoubtedly fascinating Mayan ruins). The forest dense and often crepuscular and nocturnal habits of some of the most charismatic species (eg Jaguar, coral snake, red-eyed tree frog, etc.) Make it necessary to use a good flash. Essential to have a weather sealed body due to the very high humidity and the environment very often muddy and dusty.

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