Sisal

Leave your footprints in the soft sand while sea breezes ruffle your hair. Witness the most beautiful sunsets the view has to offer. Emerald-blue water, mid-size surf, and a warm beach of soft, white sand entice you to take a dip in the water of the Gulf. Some prefer just strolling along the shore taking in their surroundings, while others choose to rent a paddleboard and try out the waves, and the most experienced long to submerge themselves in the depths in search of coral reefs. In the evening, a walk along the dock to enjoy the sunset is a tempting option, and if you want to stay longer, pitch a tent on the sand and stargaze.

Bring the past to life through its spaces. Empress Carlota’s first arrival to Mexico is a memory that continues to carry weight in this Magical Town. “We walked over a carpet of white shells to the house chosen for us to rest…,” wrote the Empress of her journey to the Hunucmá estate where she would spend the night. Today, this silent hacienda still holds a 19th-century building that was the result of the sisal boom. Inside, there is a large rectangular structure surrounded on its four sides by a spacious portico with ogee arches, which give it a rather Moorish air. The chapel still stands, and in several places you can see the way rooms were roofed in those days–with interwoven logs and stonework.

Food fresh from the sea will fill you with energy and enliven your palate. It’s just delicious! The best place to eat is at Sisal’s dock. Everything eaten here comes from the catch of the day, so you will find an array of dishes. What about snail carpaccio, fried octopus, or crab claws? And plus, you’ll have a spectacular view.

If you are a nature and scenery lover, this reserve will be your paradise. In El Palmar State Reserve, wetlands and petenes (islets) shelter thousands of the migratory water birds that flock to this part of the Peninsula because it is a welcoming spot to breed. The exuberant plant and animal life in El Palmar have made it one of the most important natural areas for the ecological equilibrium of the Caribbean. Fans of ecotourism activities see this place as a paradise for bird-watching and for capturing extraordinary shots of the surroundings. The reserve has a semi-virgin beach that can be enjoyed on a boat ride or a night hike.

Explore the plant and animal life; make sure to take insect repellant that is environmentally friendly. To discover the silent underwater world, you must submerge yourself in the depths of the water guarded by mangroves. Getting to this untamed location means kayaking through canals that take you through the wide range of wildlife that mangrove forests shelter. We recommend you hire a tour provider for better guidance and services.

A considerable colony of pink flamingos and migratory birds inhabit the wetlands in Reserva Estatal El Palmar. Sitting between two bodies of water makes Sisal a richly diverse location encompassing both mangrove forests and marine environments. El Palmar State Reserve is the ideal destination for nature lovers to bird-watch, especially pink flamingos. These pink birds populate the wetlands for the abundance of insects, shrimp, plants, and algae to eat. To visit them, you need to hire a tour provider who can tell you more about these unusual birds while you go.