The ecological reserves of the area are: The Protected area of Flora and Fauna - Uaymil, The Biosphere reserve of Sian Ka'an, the Biosphere Reserve of Banco Chinchorro, the special Biosphere reserve of the Island of Contoy, the National Park of Tulum, the National Coral Reef Park of Cozumel and the National Marine Park of the western coast of the Isla Mujeres.

In addition, there are the Punta Cancun and Nizuc; the Evaluation Unit and the Nature Park of the Lagoon of Chankanaab, a protected area of water-based Flora and Fauna in the Colombia Lagoon, an area subject to ecological conservation, the Manatee sanctuary of the Bay of Chetumal, the private Reserve of El Eden and the Reserve of U Yumil C Eh (The spot belonging to the man of the deer who monitors the biodiversity of the zone, San Felipe Bacalar, the Urban Park of Kabah).