*QUINTANA ROO*





History: The region now occupied by Quintana Roo was one of the most populated of the ancient Mayan Empire. Currently survive multiple ethnic groups and archaeological sites among which Chacchoben, Chakanbakán, Chamax, Coba, Dzibanché, Ichpaatán, Kohunlich, Muyil, Oxtankah, Tankah, Tulum, Tupac, Xel-Ha and Xcaret.

miércoles, 26 de mayo de 2010

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Varies according to climate, lowland to high forest. The forest wealth one of the sources of income of the state, because the body produces the highest quality hardwoods such as: mahogany, Red Cedar, Spring rosewood and oakAnd these species constitute two thirds of the forested area of the state. Other minor species are: ebonyThe acacia and huanacaxtle. Of the non-timber species, the most important is the sapodilla, Tree resin that is extracted to manufacture the gum, which is exported in its entirety.