Yucatán Peninsula Biosphere Reserve

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Nature_Reserve
gptkbp:area approximately 1,800,000 hectares
gptkbp:contains diverse ecosystems
gptkbp:established 1988
gptkbp:features coral reefs
caves
cenotes
gptkbp:homeTo various species of fauna
various species of flora
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Yucatán Peninsula Biosphere Reserve
gptkbp:includes wetlands
forests
coastal areas
marine areas
gptkbp:isAdjacentTo gptkb:Tulum_National_Park
gptkb:Xcaret_Park
gptkb:Coba_Archaeological_Site
gptkb:Akumal_Beach
gptkb:Cenote_Ik_Kil
gptkb:Xel-Há_Park
gptkb:Río_Lagartos_Biosphere_Reserve
gptkb:Sian_Ka'an_Biosphere_Reserve
Chichen Itza
Cozumel Island
gptkbp:isHomeTo insects
various bird species
amphibians
endangered species
mammals
sea turtles
jaguars
manatees
reptiles
gptkbp:isKnownFor rich cultural heritage
ecotourism opportunities
gptkbp:isManagedBy gptkb:government_of_Mexico
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:Mesoamerican_Biological_Corridor
gptkb:Yucatán_Peninsula
gptkbp:isRecognizedBy gptkb:International_Union_for_Conservation_of_Nature
gptkbp:isThreatenedBy climate change
pollution
deforestation
tourism development
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Mexico
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:National_Commission_of_Natural_Protected_Areas
gptkbp:notableFor biodiversity conservation
gptkbp:promotes sustainable tourism
gptkbp:provides ecosystem services
gptkbp:receives scientific research funding
gptkbp:supports local communities
Mayan_archaeological_sites
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site Yes