ECOTOURISM CENTRE LACANJÁ CHANSAYAB
An ecological center with 16 cabins, located in front of the Natural Reserve of the Biosphere Montes Azules (Blue Mountains) in Marques de Comillas, Chiapas

Las Guacamayas is to be found 252 km from Palenque and is reached by the Southern Frontier Highway (Carretera Fronteriza del Sur) to Benemérito de las Americas, there one turns onto an unpaved road of approximately 36 km (22.5 miles) the distance is only three hours from Comitan de Dominguez. Las Guacamayas is within the community of Reforma Agraria, in the municipality of Marques de Comillas, in the jungle region of the state and it was created in order to preserve the Red Guacamayas (Scarlet Macaws), birds that are in danger of extinction.

Las Guacamayas, has been constructed in complete harmony with its natural surroundings and it is administered by an indigenous cooperative named "Ara Macao", made up of members from the community of Reforma Agraria and with the financial support of the Secretariat of Tourism of Chiapas and, by the National Support Fund created by the federal government to help indigenous projects in Mexico.

The Center is ideal for lovers of nature and here it is possible to observe birds in their natural surroundings, to do trekking in the jungle, explore flora and fauna unique to the region, go touring in boats on the rivers Lacantun and Tzeldales and enjoy camping. What about nature paths of 1200 hectares of jungle that give you the opportunity to observe in their natural habitat, species like: Howler Monkeys, the red Guacamaya, the white tail deer, the toucan and the white falcon, among others.

The region has a humid warm climate with abundant rains in summer and is inhabited by the ethnic group Chinanteco. The people of the ejido Reforma Agraria come from the State of Oaxaca, the region of Chinantecas and speak Chinanteca language.

Tourist services offered:
·         Camping

·         Hammocks area

·         Parking

·         Wharf

·         Two bird watching sites

·         Aviary

·         Orchidiarium

·         Nature paths in the jungle

·         Boat tours to the borders of the Natural Reserve of the Biosphere Montes Azules

·         Walking tours by the reserve and the community

·         Rent of bicycles and kayaks

·         Wireless Internet

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