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Sierra a mar
Xala embraces a profound obligation to protect, restore, and preserve the land and ocean. Through the Sierra a Mar, Xala adopts a comprehensive approach, working in partnership with local communities to ensure a sustainable future that will benefit future generations.
With the expert guidance of Stefanie Brendl, Xala’s Sierra a Mar Coordinator, this challenge becomes a tangible reality. The aim is to establish a lasting legacy that is a benchmark for future coastal development endeavors.
Protect, Preserve, Restore
Xala’s reforestation efforts include restoring the area by planting local plant species to maintain the environment’s balance. Regular monitoring is in place to restore water availability, and the construction of a bypass to improve water flow in the estuaries.
Xala preserves the wildlife corridors through constant monitoring and taking a low-density approach to building on select, small land areas. Ocean conservation efforts include protecting the marine zone and ensuring sustainable fishing practices are viable for the local communities.
Xala recognizes the tremendous challenge of generating a significant, beneficial, and long-lasting impact on the region’s community and environment. Through the Sierra a Mar efforts, Xala aims to create a healthy environment where both people and nature can thrive harmoniously.
Cultivating a Legacy of Care
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Ocean Conservation
Xala prioritizes marine restoration by managing runoff and pollution, prohibiting damaging fishing methods, and establishing protected areas.
Our initiatives, including fishing shelters, beach recovery, and coral restoration programs, protect habitats and maintain ideal conditions for native sea turtles and mangroves. Through mariculture projects and consistent monitoring, we ensure the ocean’s vitality remains at the forefront of our conservation efforts.
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Estuaries & Mangroves
Set off in a traditional panga boat, learn from local fishermen, and master the art of fishing in the ocean, bringing back your finds to roast on an open fire.
From black marlin to sailfish and giant tuna, the flavors of native fish are a central part of the region’s ancient and contemporary local food culture.
The local fisherman provides all fish served at Xala.
From black marlin to sailfish and giant tuna, the flavors of native fish are a central part of the region’s ancient and contemporary local food culture.
The local fisherman provides all fish served at Xala.
Reforestation
Xala’s primary goal is to restore vegetation in affected areas using local plant species, maintaining environmental balance. Through reforestation and restoration efforts, Xala preserves ecosystem connectivity in jungles, forests, wetlands, and dunes. This program helps reclaim degraded deciduous forest patches, providing soil protection, climate regulation, and water harvesting.
Xala is actively reforesting 590 acres, representing 21% of Xala, contributing to vegetation recovery and protecting local fauna. Reforestation creates habitats and improves conditions for regional wildlife, increasing species reproduction and revitalizing the sacred land affected by loss or damage.
Xala is actively reforesting 590 acres, representing 21% of Xala, contributing to vegetation recovery and protecting local fauna. Reforestation creates habitats and improves conditions for regional wildlife, increasing species reproduction and revitalizing the sacred land affected by loss or damage.
Regenerating Costalegre
Collecting endemic species’ seeds supports their reproduction and reforestation, aiding the recovery of declining tree populations. By establishing fertility islands, Xala facilitates the growth of native species and initiates regeneration of the surrounding lowland deciduous forest ecosystem impacted near Xala.
Wildlife
Xala offers a unique, primitive experience where you can observe a variety of native creatures in their undisturbed, natural habitat.
With many varieties of endemic and migratory species, from hawks to sandpipers, Xala is a bird watcher’s dream. The region boasts many variety of reptiles and amphibians, including iguanas, lizards, and diverse tree frogs. Many regional animals inhabit this land, such as playful nocturnal wildcats and undomesticated rabbits.
With many varieties of endemic and migratory species, from hawks to sandpipers, Xala is a bird watcher’s dream. The region boasts many variety of reptiles and amphibians, including iguanas, lizards, and diverse tree frogs. Many regional animals inhabit this land, such as playful nocturnal wildcats and undomesticated rabbits.
Turtle Camp
Xala’s Campamento Tortuguero de Chalacatepec, run by CONANP since 1992, is a sanctuary for three endangered sea turtle species: the Laúd (Leatherback), Golfina (Olive Ridley), and Prieta (Green).
Commitment to
Conservation
The camp ensures safe nesting conditions and hatchling care before their return to the ocean. In 2022, over 530,000 turtles were guided to the sea from Xala’s nurturing shores.
Agriculture
Our food philosophy encourages farm-to-fork dining, where ingredients like our delicious certified organic, sustainably sourced mangos support the environment and local communities.
Preserving Agriculture
Over 440 acres of mango groves grow as nature intended along the coastline under the beating sun, preserving one of the area’s most important agricultural practices.