In and around the Costa Maya there are several reserves or parks. These parks protect the precious area's and their inhabitants.

You can find the following parks on the Yucatan Peninsula:
- Xcalak National Reef park (Parque Nacional Arrecifes de Xcalak)
- Protected area of Flora and Fauna "Uaymil",
- Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve (Biosfera Sian Ka' an)
- Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve (Biosfera Banco Chinchorro)
- Bacalar Chico Marine and Wildlife Reserve
- Chetumal Sanctuary of the Manati
- Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
- Parque natural de Quintana Roo
- Rio Lagartos Natural park
- San Felipe Natural park
- Flamingo Mexicano de Celestun National park

You can find the following gardens on the Yucatan Peninsula:
- Guerreros Orchids and Bromelias
- Botanical garden Dr Alfredo Marín Barrier