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 and vibrant ecosystem characterized by year-round greenery and diverse flora and fauna. This ecosystem, which encompasses a range of altitudes, climates, and habitats, thrives on the slopes of the Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre Oriental mountain ranges and supports a remarkable array of plant and animal species, many of which are endemic to the region.