HomeProtected Areas
Playa Huizache Caimanero
Sinaloa
About Playa Huizache Caimanero
Playa Huizache Caimanero Sanctuary. This beach is a sanctuary where several species of sea turtles nest. Located on an island, it can be considered one of the most beautiful be...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Puerto de Mazatlán at 30 Km.
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Airport
Culiacan International Airport - Sinaloa
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
By land 30 km from the port of Mazatlan, Sinaloa.
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Transportation facilities
Private or rented car
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Mobility within the protected area
Signage
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
By land 30 km from the port of Mazatlan, Sinaloa.
- Transportation facilities
Private or rented car
- Mobility within the protected area
Signage
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Schedules
Every day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Subject to the availability of personnel attending the Protected Area.
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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
Above 25°C
Protected Area map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Bird watching
- Camping
Recommendations
- Visit the Protected Area in summer, fall and winter.
- Comfortable clothing and field shoes are recommended.
Services
Services within the PA
Interpretation and Environmental Education Room
Interpretive trails
Signage
Lodging near the PA
Cabins
Hotel
Food service near the PA
Restaurants
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Hospital
Market / Super Market
Pharmacy
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
Puerto de Mazatlán at 30 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 Huizache Caimanero
Interesting facts
On this beach there is a greater presence of olive ridley turtles, although leatherback and black turtles also arrive to nest. To protect th...
Attractions
Landscape and sea turtle nesting.
Representative species of PA
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), Green Sea Turtle( Chelonia agazzisi), Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), Hawksb...
You can see more representative species of Playa Huizache Caimanero on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), Green Sea Turtle( Chelonia agazzisi), Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus), White Mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa), Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), Button mangrove ( Conocarpus erectus), Black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), Bayhops (Ipomoea pes-caprae)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Organization of groups of less than 20 people
2. Follow the instructions of the Protected Area staff
3. Do not litter and pick u...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Organization of groups of less than 20 people
2. Follow the instructions of the Protected Area staff
3. Do not litter and pick up any garbage generated.
4. Do not remove or take any object
5. Do not touch sea turtle hatchlings
6. Not to alter the order and conditions of the site they visit (auditory disturbances, disturbing, removing, extracting, retaining, collecting or appropriating wildlife and its products).
Contact
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PA office address
Av.Puerto de Mazatlán no.8 bis, Alfredo B. Bonfil. Mazatlan, Sinaloa.
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Phone
+52 (669) 118 1059
