Lacan-Tun Biosphere Reserve | |
Iucn Category: | VI |
Iucn Ref: | [1] |
Map: | Mexico |
Relief: | 1 |
Location: | Chiapas, Mexico |
Coordinates: | 16.5564°N -90.8033°W |
Area Km2: | 618.74 |
Designation: | biosphere reserve |
Designated: | 1992 |
Governing Body: | National Commission of Natural Protected Areas |
Lacan-Tun Biosphere Reserve is a protected natural area in southeastern Mexico. It is located in the Lacandon Forest of eastern Chiapas state, where it protects 618.74 km2 of lowland rain forest. Lacan-Tun reserve was established by the Mexican government in 1992.[1]
Lacan-Tun Biosphere Reserve borders Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve on the southwest, and is bounded by the Lacantun River on the southeast.