These rural enterprises have been generating jobs in their communities for years and produce their goods and services by caring for the tropical forests of the Yucatán Peninsula. We collaborate with and learn from these individuals through research, outreach, and training to strengthen their ventures.
Buying their products means directly supporting their communities and contributing to the conservation and sustainable use of the tropical forest, regionally known as "monte"
KUCHIL KAAB
Group of women dedicated to the production and creation of food, medicinal, and cosmetic products derived from native stingless bee honey (Melipona beecheii) and Apis mellifera bees. They also work with traditional Mayan medicine, growing their own plants and creating products from them.
Main products:
- Melipona honey in various presentations
- Apis bee honey in various presentations
- Nutritional supplements and traditional herbal remedies
- Personal care products
- Natural products for skin and health
- Guided tours of the meliponary and medicinal plant garden
MIEL DE LA FAMILIA PAT
Family-owned business dedicated to the production of honey from melipona bees and Apis bees. They create various products from honey, take advantage of the blooming of diverse plant species, and care for the forest. Located in the Los Petenes Biosphere Reserve, they preserve and share Mayan knowledge.
Their main products are:
- Melipona bee honey in various presentations
- Apis bee honey from different blooms and in various presentations
- Honey with habanero
- Beauty products with honey
- Personal health products with honey
- Traditional honey-based sweets
- Guided tours of the meliponary
NAJIL TUCHA
Community cooperative offering ecotourism services since 2003 in the Otoch Ma'ax yéetel Koh Flora and Fauna Protection Area in Punta Laguna, near the border between Yucatán and Quintana Roo. The cooperative is run by the local community and is home to spider monkeys and howler monkeys. It is located by a beautiful lagoon where visitors can swim and be mesmerized by the scenery.
- Info: Mariano Canul +52 9851071516
- Punta Laguna, Yuc-Qroo.
Main services:
- Guided trail tours
- Mayan ceremonies
- Wildlife watching
- Zip-lining
- Kayaking
- Canoe rides
- Handicraft sales
ECO-SACXÁN
Woman-led ecotourism company located in the municipality of Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo. They are based in a place rich in history along the Río Hondo, where cultures from several states converge, making the local cuisine truly special. They are also actively involved in keeping the area clean, while appreciating its landscapes, flora, fauna, and history.
