Ocean views, white sand beaches, and turquoise water can all be found at CESiaK eco resort. Located just south of Tulum, Mexico, on the Yucatan Peninsula’s Caribbean coast and situated on a 15 acre ranch which is easily accessible at the northern end of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. In the mid 1970s, prior to the designation of the Reserve, the ranch was the home of an up-scale resort, complete with all of the creature comforts one would expect of a destination near Cancun. However, due to a financial recession within Mexico, the resort was abandoned in 1982, leaving the buildings open to theft and decay. In 1986, this land and 1.3 million acres surrounding it became the Sian Ka'an Bioshere Reserve, and in the following year was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nation's UNESCO program. Built on the ruins of this resort, CESiaK was founded in Spring, 2000. CESiaK is a leader within the Eco-Tourism industry, operating using ecologically responsible technologies including, running completely off the grid using only wind and sun to power its builidings, wetland systems for waste management, and gathered rain water which can be filitered and re-used. The revenue they generate through various activities such as tours, fishing, and accommodations, is used to fund education programs with the Sian Ka’an reserve which is located just west of the resort. Accomodations CESiaK offers beautiful, comfortable accommodations that operate up to our high environmental standards. The central kitchen and dining area were designed to maximize comfort while minimizing impact to the surrounding forest. This main building, including the learning center, was built on top of the abandoned concrete ruins of the site's former hotel. From the central building, paths wind through the palm forest to the individual campsites. The sites boast spectacular views from their private patios as well as plenty of shade and cooling breezes. Raised on platforms to allow ecological and hydrological processes to continue, the spacious tents come fully furnished. Shared bathrooms are always clean and also have stunning views over water. As part of every guest's experience, they will use, interact with, and become exposed to an array of environmentally benign technologies. Showers and sinks are flow with rainwater and the resulting greywater is recycled in a series of filters and re-utilized for flush toilets. Wastewater flows through the septic system and sculpted wetland garden, the effluent then flows through drip irrigation to nourish young seedlings. Reducing precious water consumption, our composting toilets produce natural fertilizer while providing the user with fabulous views over the spectacular inland lagoons.