HomeProtected Areas
Chamela-Cuixmala
Jalisco
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...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Manzanillo, Colima, at 100 Km.
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, at 180 Km. -
Airport
Manzanillo International Airport - Colima
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
Federal Highway 200 Melaque-Puerto Vallarta, Kilometers 45 and 59.5
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Transportation facilities
Private or rented car or bus Melaque-Puerto Vallarta.
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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, 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.
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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
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
More about Chamela-Cuixmala
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...
Attractions
Observation of landscapes, flora and fauna.
Representative species of PA
Magdalena rat (Xenomys nelsoni), Greater Bulldog Bat (Noctilio leporinus), Blue-rumped Parrotlet (Forpus cyanopygius), Beaded Lizard (Helode...
You can see more representative species of Chamela-Cuixmala on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Magdalena rat (Xenomys nelsoni), Greater Bulldog Bat (Noctilio leporinus), Blue-rumped Parrotlet (Forpus cyanopygius), Beaded Lizard (Heloderma horridum), Iguanero tree (Caesalpinia eriostachys), Cuachalalate medicinal plant (Amphipterygium adstringens), White Mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa), Cedro macho (Sciadodendron excelsum), Gold tree (Tabebuia donnell-smithii)
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) 351 03 61 +52 (315) 351 02 00
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Email
Without information
