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The States of Mexico

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Tourists visit the Pyramid El Castillo, a Mayan ruin at Tulum, Quintana Roo. This state’s economy is centered on tourism.

Their plan succeeded, and wealthy vacationers flock to Cancún every year. However, other tourists enjoy Quintana Roo’s more traditional treasures—native artisans and a wealth of archeological sites. Another attraction created by the government is Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, a 1.3-million-acre nature reserve that covers 10 percent of the state’s land. The reserve offers lagoons, swamps, grasslands, forests, and 70 miles of coral reefs. It is home to hundreds of species of birds, fish, animals, and plants.