Discover Síijil Noh Há: Maya Ka’an’s Hidden Lagoon System

Quintana Roo, Mexico — Síijil Noh Há in Maya Ka’an has emerged as a community tourism zone in the heart of the Maya region, attracting visitors with its impressive views and year-round outdoor activities. The area, whose name means “where the great water is born,” features a lagoon system composed of seven interconnected water bodies.

Known as the “jewel” of the Maya Ka’an community project, the Síijil Noh Há tourism zone is managed exclusively by locals from Felipe Carrillo Puerto. This ensures that profits and experiences remain within the community, providing sustainable livelihoods for residents.

The entire Maya Ka’an region, which includes this lagoon system in Quintana Roo, has objectives beyond generating income for Riviera Maya communities. Through its activities, the project aims to promote sustainable tourism focused on protecting water resources and the jungle.

What Can You Do at Síijil Noh Há?

For those seeking to connect with nature rather than resting or walking along Quintana Roo’s beaches, the Síijil Noh Há tourism zone offers a complete escape from technology and immersion in a completely natural world.

According to a video posted on the Quintana Roo governor’s social media, Síijil Noh Há in Maya Ka’an offers numerous activities for both children and adults who want to reconnect with “mother nature” and experience unforgettable adventures. Available activities include:

• Kayaking and canoeing: Kayaks can be rented to explore the lagoon system and cenote.
• Swimming: Enjoy the crystalline waters of the cenote and lagoons.
• Bird watching: The surrounding area is vast tropical rainforest, ideal for bird monitoring and observing local flora and fauna.
• Hiking and cycling: Trails are available for exploring the natural environment; bicycles can also be rented.
• Accommodation: Cabins are available for overnight stays at accessible prices, along with the option to rent hammocks.

Entrance Fees and Activity Costs

As a community project, entrance to Síijil Noh Há is not free. According to social media and comments from tourists who have visited these seven interconnected lagoons that flow year-round, costs are as follows:

• General entrance: 30 pesos.
• Kayak rental (individual): 70 pesos per hour.
• Cabin rental (two people): 600 pesos.
• Hammock rental: 70 pesos.

How to Get to Síijil Noh Há

Located 15 minutes from Felipe Carrillo Puerto, one hour from Bacalar, and one hour from Tulum, the only way to reach Síijil Noh Há is by renting a car to access the natural area, taking a taxi, or using the Maya Train. Visitors can take the Maya Train from their municipality, disembark at the Felipe Carrillo Puerto station, and take a taxi or ecotourism vehicle from there.