Isla Cozumel Biosphere Reserve

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, inscribed 2016, in Mexico. Cozumel Island lies off south-east Mexico and encompasses diverse marine and terrestrial ecosystems rich in amphibian and reptile species. The main terrestrial ecosystems are medium semi-deciduous forest and mangroves. The Isla Cozumel Biosphere Reserve forms part of the world’s second-largest reef system, the Mesoamerican Reef, which is home to 1,192 marine species. Tourism is the most developed sector on the island, which includes close to 40 Maya archaeological sites.