Wildlife· El Golfete· Other Caribbean
Biotopo Chocón Machacas (Manatees)
15° 46.2′ N · 88° 54.0′ W
A protected biotope on El Golfete's north shore, sheltering the West Indian manatee in its brackish lagoons and seagrass, with mangrove channels to explore by dinghy or kayak.
Practical
Coordinate from OpenStreetMap (reserve relation). Go slow and quiet in the lagoons — manatees are shy and easily hit by props. Wikipedia notes El Golfete's seagrass is a vital manatee sanctuary. A manatee reserve visit was on Spirit of Argo's up-river list.
Best for
Manatee spotting by dinghy
Nearby
- El Golfete Anchorage2.8 NM away
- Texan Bay Anchorage (Cayo Quemado, El Golfete)3.8 NM away
- Texan Bay Restaurants (La Laguna Marina Lodge & Manglar)3.8 NM away
- Agua Caliente Hot Springs (Río Dulce)5.1 NM away
- Playa Blanca (Livingston)5.8 NM away
- Ak' Tenamit & Río Tatín5.9 NM away
- Ak' Tenamit Riverside Restaurant (Río Tatín)5.9 NM away
- Río Dulce Gorge7.2 NM away