Siyaj Chan SC

Overview

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Type of destination:

River / lake / wetland
Forest / rainforest
Indigenous community
Historic site

Type of business:

Other

Rates: (in US dollars)

$25 or less

Target Market:

Budget

Description

We are a group of indigenous people offering community guide services in the Lancandon Forest. We are based in the community of Frontera Corozal, in the municipality of Ocosingo, in the state of Chiapas.

We invite you to enjoy our piece of the sky in the Yaxchilán Natural Monument archeological zone. This monument is in the eastern part of the Lacandon Forest, in the region bordering the Republic of Guatemala. We're located on the left bank of the Usumacinta River, on a large bend that resembles a horseshoe or oxbow.

Attractions in the region include the Usumacinta River, the Tzolkin grottoes, Las Golondrinas waterfalls, and more.

Activities

Bird watching
Eco / nature / wildlife
Educational / research / volunteering
Fishing
Guided tours
River rafting / kayaking
Spiritual / religious
Visits to conservation projects
Volunteers accepted
Walking / hiking

Other:

Archeology
Trail hikes
Wildlife watching
Boat excursions on the Usumacinta River
Night fishing
Visits to artisans’ workshops (basket making and embroidery)
Workshop on the Ch'ol language
Patrolling and monitoring in Yaxchilán

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 10

Percentage of local employees: 100%

Visiting friend:

Day after day, we are looking for alternatives to care for and improve our environment and encourage a culture of conservation.

We invite you to participate with us in the conservation and stewardship of the Yaxchilán Natural Monument by visiting us, using our products and services, and even donating tools and equipment to help us fight forest fires, provide environmental education materials. Anything you can do to help us take care of our natural resources is so appreciated.

At our Center, we implement sustainable practices such as waste separation and reforestation, we monitor the wildlife, go on patrols, and promote environmental education in the schools of the community and among our visitors.

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Mexico City (MEX)

Nearest local/national airport: Villahermosa (VSA)

Travel time to nearest airport: 6 hours

Travel from the Villahermosa International Airport (VSA) to the town of Palenque, then to Frontera Carozal.

If you're using public transport, take the Transporte Chamoán vans or the Benemérito de las Américas bus lines that run from Palenque to Frontera Corozal. In private vehicle, leave from Palenque and go about 170 kilometers (66 miles) along the border road; at Km 134 there is a turnoff that goes to Frontera Corozal.

Additional Information

Awards or Recognitions

“Embryo” recognition from the School of Education and Environmental Ethics for our participation in the environmental education workshop “My body is Forest,” 2012.
Recognition from the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP) for participation in sociocultural events in Frontera Corozal, 2010.
Recognition from the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) to participate in the training workshop: "Experiential Environmental Education," 2011.

Additional Web sites

www.guiamexico.com.mx/empresas/siyaj-chan-sc-de-rl-de-cv.html (available in Spanish). Information about our company in the Guía México electronic directory.
www.facebook.com/ecoturismoselvalacandona (available in Spanish). Our profile on Facebook.
www.ecoturismocertificado.mx/empresa.php?id=12 (available in Spanish). Profile of Siyaj Chan, SC, Bio-archeological Tourism, on the Certified Ecotourism website showing businesses that meet the Mexican Ecotourism Standards (NMX-AA-133-SCFI-2006) promoted by the Secretariat of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT).