Mexico National Parks And Reserves

Many of Mexico’s lush lands are classified as national parks and biosphere reserves. There are 93 protected areas (encompassing about 6% of the country) controlled by SINAP (La Sistema Nacional de Areas Naturales Protegidas; The National System of Protected Natural Areas) and protected by the INE (Instituto Nacional de Ecología; National Institute of Ecology). National parks can range from small urban parks to large expanses of land. Volcanoes and most architectural ruins are considered national parks. Biosphere reserves tend to boast high levels of biodiversity, especially those that house endangered species. Conservation and sustainable development are two important goals of the reserves.

In general, it is difficult to explore Mexico’s lush wilderness by yourself. Aside from highly visited ruins and parks found in cities, most do not have organized trails. In many places, the safest and most common way to see some of Mexico’s beautiful natural areas is to hire a guide.

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