Biomes / Ecosystems of Mexico

In southeastern Mexico, the Lacandón Forest, also known as Selva Lacandona, is a vital part of North America's natural treasures. More than a tropical rainforest, it serves as a crucial link in the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, which spans from Mexico to Panama, connecting protected areas across eight nations to preserve biodiversity and ecological connectivity. Within its boundaries, the Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve is one of Mexico's most biodiverse areas, with ecosystems largely unchanged since the Classic Maya era over a millennium ago.

The Sierra Madre evergreen forests, spanning the rugged mountainous terrain of western Mexico, are a lush, vibrant ecosystem defined by year-round greenery and diverse flora and fauna. Spanning a range of altitudes, climates, and habitats, this ecosystem thrives on the slopes of the Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre Oriental and supports a remarkable array of plant and animal species, many of which are endemic to the region.