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Biosphere reserve in Mexico
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Naha-Metzabok Biosphere Reserve is a protected natural area in the Lacandon jungle in the southern state of Chiapas in Mexico. It is a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that preserves tropical jungle habitats and cultural sites of the Lacandon Maya civilization.
The Naha-Metzabok reserve is about 95 km southeast of Palenque. The closest airport with commercial service is in Villahermosa.
Read in the guideHiking is the best way to get around most of the park though canoes are commonly used on the lakes, many of which are interconnected and can be used to travel long distances.
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Villahermosa · International · VSA
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