Comments on: Authentic Ecotourism Destinations: Southern Mexico

By: pgbrumis

pgbrumis — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:19:30 +0000

Hi Ade,
I think traveling with 2 or 3 people is very safe in Mexico. The Yucatan is great but there’s lots of mass tourism there already – although Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve (further south towards Belize) is a great ecotourism spot – especially for birders (and there are a couple of places to stay in the park).

I would recommend traveling during the day and definitely bringing some sort of phrase book. However, most Mexicans you’ll come across do speak some English. More rural parts of Mexico are definitely catching onto the ecotourism industry, so there are likely to be other travelers and services for those looking to get off of the beaten paths. Driving is probably a little more risky without speaking Spanish in this area, as you will run into some military roadbocks. However, these guys are pretty much looking for drug smugglers and I didn’t have many problems. Just smile, be patient, don’t hide anything (or bring anything risky) and you should be fine.

Other relaxed spots on the coast: I’d grab a map and check out some of the small ecotourism centers on the Michocan coast for surfing, turtle projects, etc. Look for the blue signs and chat with fellow travelers. I still need to do some more exploring in this area myself!
Hope this helps,
Pedro

By: Ade

Ade — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:58:19 +0000

So do you think that this area of Mexico (less for tourists than the Yucatan peninsule) is sure for a tourist, especially for a female?
I would really love to follow a similar pattern next summer, adding to surf also the exploration of the more “genuine” part of mexico, but I am a girl, and even also if I would go with my boyfriend and maybe a friend, I would like to know if it would be quite safe for two or three simple people, but who speak a few words of spanish.
Could you suggest me (if you know some) other nice and relaxed spots on the coast?
It would be very kind of you!!

And of course… Great job with your blog!!

Bye

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By: Geoff

Geoff — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:50:52 +0000

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By: Marie Kinsley

Marie Kinsley — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:39:59 +0000

In Central Mexico there is Coyote Canyon just outside San Miguel de Allende (a truly magical city). In this canyon you can rappel, go horseback riding, camping, hiking and biking. Also an economically responsible option. The family that runs the excursions are four-generation Mexican ranchers and tourism is their livelihood. http://www.coyotecanyonadventures.com

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