Tropical Forests

Nature in the Tropical Forests.

Coyote Místico is surround by the Yucatán forests. When you walk through the gardens and trails you will be greeted by the small lizards that make their home here. We are at the edge of a vast tropical forest stretching for hundreds of kilometers. Yucatán squirrels, agouti, opossums, foxes, iguanas, deer, armadillos, and other forest creatures are known to wander through the grounds.

The buildings may have several resident geckos.  These are harmless lizards, they eat bugs, and are fascinating to watch.  You can pause to wonder how they can scamper across the ceiling. They actually use bio-chemical bonding on their toes to attach themselves to the surface. Just consider them to be your room’s unofficial mascot.

And then there are the bugs. Because we are in the midst of a tropical forest, both we and the town are vigilant about spraying for mosquitos, but nature lovers and entomologists can discover some interesting creatures found nowhere else in the world.  In the mid summer we are on the butterfly migration path. Watching the flocks of yellow, white and orange swirl around can be a fascinating experience, but our favorite insects are the ancient dragonflies that love to hover over the pool.

Those of you who come during the rains can experience the strange and wonderful sounds of the Yucatán frogs at night. You can marvel at the variety and volume of sound that these small amphibians can make.  During the rain ceremonies, the small boys will squat and make frog noises to bring on the rains.