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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.
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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.