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 X’cacel, a critical sea turtle nesting beach 67 miles south of Cancun, has been sold to the Sol Melia hotel chain for a tourist development. Many people came to X’cacel to experience one of the last remaining unspoiled areas, swim in the cenote (natural well), and witness the turtles. X’cacel was a site where environmental education was taught over the last 10 years. It was one of few, if not the only, beach in the area that was open to the public (there was a small fee). The area also is home to 21 endemic species and approximately 40 protected species of plants and animals (Manatee, Tropical Porcupine, Margay, Jaguarundi, Grison, Northern Tamandua, Buccaneer Palm, Mangrove, Casque- headed Tree Frog, Morelet’s Crocodile, Spiny-Tailed Iguana, Great Blue Heron, Reddish Egret, Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl, etc.). Some of the protected species are both threatened and endemic. There is an amazing quantity of protected species on this strip of land little over one (1) mile long. If you are interested in more details, want to write a few letters, or send some emails to help save X’cacel just send me an email. Mary Louise Before you buy.

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I guess I question the Mexican government as to why they sold this property to a resort chain.   Money talks!!

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