HomeProtected Areas
Playa Mexiquillo
Michoacán
About Playa Mexiquillo
Playa Mexiquillo Sanctuary. Located on the coast of the State of Chiapas, this sanctuary is one of the most important for sea turtle nesting in the State. It includes e...
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
Access with own vehicle. 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
Access with own vehicle. 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
None
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 Mexiquillo
Interesting facts
Playa Mexiquillo is a preferred nesting site for leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea). On average, 60 eggs are deposited per nest and ...
Attractions
Turtle watching and hatchling release, family recreation and landscaping.
Representative species of PA
North American Opossum (Didelphis virginiana), American Hog-nosed Skunk (Conepatus mesoleucus), Mexican Gray Squirrel (Sciurus aureogaster),...
You can see more representative species of Playa Mexiquillo on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
North American Opossum (Didelphis virginiana), American Hog-nosed Skunk (Conepatus mesoleucus), Mexican Gray Squirrel (Sciurus aureogaster), White-nosed Coati (Nasua narica), Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus), Sea hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliaceus), Bocote (Cordia elaeagnoides), Bayhops (Ipomoea pes-caprae), Desert Saltgrass (Distichlis spicata), Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora)
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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