Tropical Forests and Jungles in Mexico

Tropical Jungles: Habitat for Thousands of Species

Southern Mexico is blessed with dense jungle and tropical forests that provide a rich habitat for an awesome variety and number of wildlife: trees, plants, birds, bats, mammals and fish.

The climate in Mexico's jungles is hot, accompanied by a drenching humidity that keeps the region lush and thriving with wildlife and the deep, emerald green colors which are ubiquitous here.

Chiapas: Mexico's Premier Jungle Region

Discover the awesome region of Chiapas with Mexperience! Mexico's Great Outdoors section on Mexperience will help you to discover waterfalls, canyons and more in Chiapas. The Colonial Cities Guide has a section dedicated to the colonial areas in Chiapas.

Archaeology Parks

The ancient peoples of Mesoamerica built some of their cities in these jungles; the regions of Chiapas and Yucatan have many archaeological parks in the jungle including: Palenque, Chichen Itza, Tenam Puente and Yaxchilan. You can discover more archaeolgy in Mexico on our Archaeology Park Experiences guide.

Eco and Adventure Tours

Eco and Adventure tours consisting of walks, hikes and daytrips into the jungle can be arranged for those who want to experience Mexico off the beaten track and see some of its remotest wildlife. The Principal areas are: Tuxtla Gutierrez, San Cristobal, Veracruz, Villahermosa and Campeche.

Health Advice

If you plan to venture out into the jungle then it is recommended that you take the appropriate health (especially immunization) precautions. Read about these on the Mexperience Travel Essentials section about Health and Safety in Mexico. Also consult your doctor for professional advice.

Nature and Adventure in Mexico

More Information: See our guide to Nature and Adventure in Mexico for full details and local contacts.