HomeProtected Areas
Playa Colola
Michoacán
About Playa Colola
Playa Colola Sanctuary. The sanctuary is located in the municipality of Aquila, Michoacán; different species of sea turtles nest on its beach. It protects a wetland...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Caleta de Campos.
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Airport
Manzanillo International Airport - Colima
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
Highway 200 Lázaro Cárdenas, Colola, municipality of Aquila, Michoacán.
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Transportation facilities
Private car or bus with departures from Lázaro Cárdenas and Colima.
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Mobility within the protected area
Walking
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
Highway 200 Lázaro Cárdenas, Colola, municipality of Aquila, Michoacán.
- Transportation facilities
Private car or bus with departures from Lázaro Cárdenas and Colima.
- Mobility within the protected area
Walking
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Schedules
Every day of the year.
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Entrance fee
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year
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Average weather in the area
Warm humid
Protected Area map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Hiking
- Sea turtles nesting
- Sun and beach tourism
Recommendations
- All year round is recommended to visit the Protected Area.
- Light clothing is recommended.
Services
Services within the PA
Palapas
Lodging near the PA
Rustic cabins
Food service near the PA
Seafood and typical food
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Restaurants
Nearest locality to the PA
Caleta de Campos.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year
More about Playa Colola
Interesting facts
Playa Colola, in Michoacán, preserves the best conditions of the beaches used by sea turtles for nesting.
Attractions
Turtle watching and hatchling release, family recreation and landscaping.
Representative species of PA
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Collared Plover (Charadrius collaris), Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus), White-nosed Coati (Nasua nari...
You can see more representative species of Playa Colola on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Collared Plover (Charadrius collaris), Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus), White-nosed Coati (Nasua narica), Mexican Vine Snake (Oxybelis aeneus), Bayhops (Ipomoea pes-caprae), Desert Saltgrass (Distichlis spicata), Beach bean (Canavalia maritima), Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora), Varuna (Crateva tapia)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
Respect turtle nests, females and hatchlings.
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
Respect turtle nests, females and hatchlings.
Contact
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PA office address
Without information
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Phone
Without information
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Email
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