HomeProtected Areas
Lagunas de Chacahua
Oaxaca
About Lagunas de Chacahua
Lagunas de Chacahua National Park. Located in the State of Oaxaca, this National Park protects a rich system of lagoons and coastal wetlands that provide habitat for numerous ...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Puerto Escondido at 100 Km.
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Airport
Puerto Escondido International Airport - Oaxaca.
Bahías de Huatulco International Airport - Oaxaca
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
From Puerto Escondido 100 km and approximately two hours; on the coastal highway No. 200 to Jamiltepec and from Jamiltepec to the port in 48...
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Transportation facilities
On the highway you can travel in any type of transportation. From El Crucero to La Grúa Chacahua, it is private passenger transportation, ca...
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Mobility within the protected area
By tourist service providers' boats, private cars, or walking
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
From Puerto Escondido 100 km and approximately two hours; on the coastal highway No. 200 to Jamiltepec and from Jamiltepec to the port in 48 km and approximately one hour of travel. It is entered in the cruise to Chacahua, towards the National Park.
- Transportation facilities
On the highway you can travel in any type of transportation. From El Crucero to La Grúa Chacahua, it is private passenger transportation, cabs or private transportation.
- Mobility within the protected area
By tourist service providers' boats, private cars, or walking
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Schedules
Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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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
Typical of the humid tropics
Protected Area map
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Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Bird watching
- Camping
Recommendations
- All year round is recommended to visit the Protected Area.
- We recommend clothing for tropical climate, light and also waterproof.
Services
Services within the PA
Information modules
Toilets
Visitor center or equivalent
Lodging near the PA
Cabins
Camping areas
Hotel
Food service near the PA
Restaurants
Street food
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Bank ATMs
Banks
Hospital
Market / Super Market
Pharmacy
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
Puerto Escondido at 100 Km.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year
More about Lagunas de Chacahua
Interesting facts
The Lagunas de Chacahua Protected Area protects nesting sites for two species of sea turtles: olive ridley and leatherback; there is a croco...
Attractions
Bioluminescence, turtles, crocodiles and mangroves.
Representative species of PA
Kinkajou (Potos flavus), Jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi), Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), O...
You can see more representative species of Lagunas de Chacahua on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Kinkajou (Potos flavus), Jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi), Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), Copperwood (Bursera simaruba), Guanacaste tree (Enterolobium cyclocarpum), Pink poui (Tabebuia rosea), Guayacan tree (Guaiacum coulteri), Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), White Mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa), Black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), Button mangrove (Conocarpus erectus)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Contributes to conservation
2. Take care of your natural and cultural heritage
3. Manage your waste responsibly
4. Be carefu...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Contributes to conservation
2. Take care of your natural and cultural heritage
3. Manage your waste responsibly
4. Be careful with fire
5. Know and respect the local communities.
6. Respect other visitors
7. Enjoy the facilities and public use areas responsibly.
8. For your safety know the park rangers.
