21/10/2015

Best of Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

Discover parts of Sian Ka'an Reserve's wildlife swimming over the 2nd biggest coral reef in the world (over a 1100km long) throught Tommy's video.
Green atlantic seaturtle, Loggerhead seaturtle, French Angelfish, Southern stingray, Nurse Shark and Great Dolphin!



24/08/2015

Atlantic green sea turtle



Chelonia mydas or Atlantic green seaturtle

The biggest seaturtle within Chelonniidae family. They

 live in tropical/subtropical waters next to the coastline 

where they enjoy the seagrass, their main food.

05/08/2015

"Kaxan Balam" Project: Looking for jaguar


Yucatan has the highest jaguar's density in México.
Panthera onca goldmani is the suspecies that we can cross from Yuum Balam National Protected Area down to Calakmul Biosfere Reserve passing by Sian Ka'an Biosfere Reserve, both part of UNESCO World Heritage since the late 80's.


"Kaxan Balam" Project ("look for jaguar" in maya yucateco) pretend to start an investigation about jaguar presence in some parts of Quintana Roo state. The first part of the project would bring us the first piece of information throught testimonies and physical evidence (foot prints, scratches, dregs...) that provides the leads for investigation 2nd part which includes the use of camara trail stations.


Such a project help us to know about jaguar population's general health, the abundance of the preys which is a general indicator to know how the local ecosystem is doing





05/06/2015

Koox: South Mexico Gallery Pictures from Tommy

Tommy invites you to visit his south Mexico's gallery pictures: a website called Koox.
Koox means "let's go! or just like an invitation to move on.
Enjoy it and don't hesitate to get in touch for any questions regarding tours services!





25/04/2015

Tommy Private Guide and...the whale shark!



Gopro edited footage from Holbox last summer!
Whaleshark season's about to start agin soon!


23/04/2015

Sian ka'an: a must see!

Important facts about Sian ka an biosphere reserve, one of the most important in Mexico. 
You don't want to miss it!




Established January 20th 1986 as part of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Program UNESCO World Heritage Site
Unique for its geography and wetlands
23 known archeological sites (with relics dating up to 2,300 years old)
103 known mammal species
336 known bird species
Nesting ground for many species of wading birds
Annual rainfall between 44 and 48 inches
Important nesting site for two endangered sea turtle species
Believed to be inhabited in the Pre-Classic and Classic Periods in the chieftanships of Cohuah and Uaymil
Currently home to over 2,000 inhabitants
Largest protected area in the Mexican Caribbean (approximately 1.3 million acres)

22/04/2015

Some top beaches selection

Many people offering "top best beach list" on the web. Here comes a few selection of them. Notice that several Riviera Maya beaches show up sometimes: Maroma, Tulum, Isla Mujeres...

(Nice pic gallery)

The best in Riviera Maya









Discovering south Yucatan

Get out of the Riviera Maya and Discover South Quintana Roo's state inside the so called Zona Maya: lovely lagoons, mayan archeological areas, Siaan Kan Bios. Reserve, birdwatching and native tradition!


18/04/2015

Cenotes Drone Footage!





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Traditional Cacao



The drink chocolatl (or kakaw in maya) means originally bitter water from "xoco" (bitter) and "atl" (water). Traditionally prepared by womens following a detailled process.


First the cacao beans were cleaned in water, dried under the sun, tosted on a comal and finally grounded several times then mixed with tosted corned grains. The paste was mixed with water over the fire and stirred with a "molinillo". Aromatic spices such as vanilla, honey and/or chile were often added.


Cacao Traditional ingredients


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16/04/2015

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