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BioMaya -- A Natural Adventure
While the world-class ziplining course is the main attraction at BioMaya Bacalar, the complex has even higher ambitions. BioMaya was conceived to enable visitors to experience the unique flora and fauna of Costa Maya while disturbing the habitat as little as possible.
 BioMaya is situated in an area that contains the full range of biodiversity found in the rainforest of the southern part of Quintana Roo. Much of the area's beauty and natural wealth are derived from the web of lakes and rivers that sustain the ecosystem. The Bacalar Lagoon is the second-largest freshwater lake in Mexico. The body of water is also known as the Lagoon of the Seven Colors or the birthplace of the rainbow, and held special significance for the ancient Mayans. Visitors quickly learn why.
The lake and its shoreline are home to a wide variety of fish, water birds, monkeys, toucans, and even the rare giant tropical otter. BirdLife International has designated the area as a bird-watching sanctuary. It's also part of the precious Central American corridor that continues to support jaguars and other big cats.
Perhaps the area's most impressive geological feature is the Cenote Azul -- the largest sinkhole on the Yucatan Peninsula. The cenote is approximately 600 feet deep and filled with crystal-clear water. The Mayans revered the cenote as a pathway to the divine.
With such rich cultural and ecological resources to draw from, the designers of BioMaya wanted to ensure that visitors came away with a full appreciation of the site. They constructed three ziplining courses to give participants three distinct experiences of BioMaya's offerings. You'll enjoy the thrill of ziplining, but you'll also leave with a new insight into the world of the ancient Mayans and the challenges involved in preserving one of Central America's natural treasures.
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