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Chamela-Cuixmala


Jalisco

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About Chamela-Cuixmala


Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve.  The Reserve was created to protect, fundamentally, the tropical deciduous forest and wetlands of the coast of Jalisco. It is an important pr...

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How to get there?


  • Most important locality

    Manzanillo, Colima, at 100 Km.
    Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, at 180 Km.

  • Airport

    Manzanillo International Airport - Colima

References and Transportation
  • Ways to get there

    Federal Highway 200 Melaque-Puerto Vallarta, Kilometers 45 and 59.5

  • Transportation facilities

    Private or rented car or bus Melaque-Puerto Vallarta.

  • Mobility within the protected area

    Visits are by appointment and are guided.

  • Schedules

    Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.


  • Entrance fee

    In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year


  • Average weather in the area

    Warm sub-humid



Chamela-Cuixmala in Mexico
Mapa de NOMBRE-ANP

Activities and recommendations


Activities

  • Flora and fauna watching
  • Landscape sighting

Recommendations

  • All year round is recommended to visit the Protected Area.
  • Light clothing is recommended for dry and humid warm weather, warm clothing for the evenings and early mornings.

Services


Services within the PA

Interpretive classroom
Interpretive trails


Lodging near the PA

Hotel infrastructure available along the coast between Manzanillo, Colima and Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.

Food service near the PA

Diners
Fast food
Restaurants
Street food


Available services in the nearest locality to the PA

Basic health services
Cellular phone coverage
Grocery stores
Pharmacy
Stores

Nearest locality to the PA

Manzanillo, Colima, at 100 Km.
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, at 180 Km.

Admission fee


Protected Area entrance fee

In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year

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Interesting facts

The Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve is known for its wetlands, habitat for more than 100 species of migratory birds, and its beaches, nes...

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Attractions

Observation of landscapes, flora and fauna.

Especies representativas


Rata arborícola de Chamela (Xenomys nelsoni), Murciélago pescador (Noctilio leporinus), Catarinita (Forpus cyanopygius), Escorpión (Heloderm...

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Reglamento para el visitante


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Las visitas se realizan con cita previa y son guiadas.

Contacto


  • Dirección de oficina del ANP

    Carretera Federal 200. Km 45 (Fundación Ecológica de Cuixmala) y 59.5 (Estación Biologíca Chamela UNAM). Carretera Melaque-Puerto Vallarta, La Huerta, CP 48850, Jalisco .

  • Teléfono

    (315) 351 03 61 (315) 351 02 00

  • Correo electrónico

    Sin información

Redes sociales del ANP
Gobierno de México
Medio Ambiente
Conanp