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Sian Ka'an
In the language of the Maya people who once inhabited the area, Sian Ka'an means "origin of the sky". Located on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and swamps, as well as vast marine areas divided by a large barrier reef. It provides habitat for an extremely rich flora and fauna, including more than 300 bird species, and a large number of terrestrial vertebrates endemic to the region, all living together in a diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system.
Stevns Klint
The geological site includes a 15-kilometer-long fossil-rich coastal cliff that provides exceptional evidence for the Chicxulub meteorite impact at the end of the Cretaceous period, approximately 65 million years ago. Researchers believe this caused the largest mass extinction event ever recorded on Earth, resulting in the loss of more than 50% of life on Earth. The site preserves a record of the ash cloud created by the meteorite impact—the exact location is off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. An exceptional fossil record can be seen at the site, showing a complete succession of fauna and microfauna following the mass extinction, documenting the process of species recovery.
Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal
The Maya town of Uxmal in Yucatán was founded around 700 AD and had about 25,000 inhabitants. The structures were built between 700 and 1000 AD and their layout shows an understanding of astronomy. The "Pyramid of the Diviner," as the Spanish called it, dominates the ceremonial center, which features elaborately designed buildings adorned with symbolic motifs and sculptures depicting the rain god Chak. Ceremonial sites such as Uxmal, Kerba, Labna and Sayil are considered the pinnacle of Maya art and architecture.