HomeProtected Areas
Playa Cuitzmala
Jalisco
About Playa Cuitzmala
Playa Cuitzmala Sanctuary. This sanctuary stretches from Punta Farallón to the mouth of the Cuitzmala River. It has several coastal lagoons and estuaries associated wi...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Manzanillo, Colima, at 100 Km.
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, at 180 Km. -
Airport
Puerto Vallarta International Airport 'Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz' - Jalisco
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
Federal Highway 200 Melaque-Puerto Vallarta, Km 40
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Transportation facilities
Private or rented automobile and passenger buses on the Melaque-Puerto Vallarta route.
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Mobility within the protected area
Visits are by appointment and are guided.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
Federal Highway 200 Melaque-Puerto Vallarta, Km 40
- Transportation facilities
Private or rented automobile and passenger buses on the Melaque-Puerto Vallarta route.
- Mobility within the protected area
Visits are by appointment and are guided.
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Schedules
Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 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
Warm sub-humid
Protected Area map
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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
None
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
More about Playa Cuitzmala
Interesting facts
This sanctuary has several coastal lagoons and estuaries associated with the Cuitzmala River, surrounded by mangroves and rainforests; many ...
Attractions
Dry tropical forests, riparian and coastal wetland vegetation.
Representative species of PA
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
You can see more representative species of Playa Cuitzmala on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
Visits are by appointment and are guided.
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
Visits are by appointment and are guided.
Contact
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PA office address
Carretera Federal 200. Km 45 (Ecological Foundation of Cuixmala) y 59.5 (Chamela Biological Station UNAM). Carretera Melaque-Puerto Vallarta, La Huerta, CP 48850, Jalisco.
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Phone
+52 (315) 3510361
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Email
Without information
