Ecotourism in Acapulco, Mexico
The Coyuca and Tres Picos lagoons located just outside Acapulco
are full of mangroves trees and wildlife. The network of canals through
the dense forest can be traversed in boats from which you can admire
the wide variety of birds and listen to the pleasant sounds of their
song.
Laguna de Chautengo
Laguna de Chautengo lies between the sea and a natural sandbank 117 km southeast of Acapulco. Boats can be hired to explore the mangrove swamps inhabited by herons, seagulls and other sea birds.
Laguna de Coyuca
Laguna de Coyuca is located 13 km outside Acapulco on the way to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. Its landscape contrasts sharply with that of Acapulco. The lagoon is an exotic estuary with lush tropical vegetation, wild fauna and small islands..
Tecomate
Tecomate, 68 km east of Acapulco, has dozens of mangrove swamps where hundreds of sea birds come to feed. The area is ideal for swimming and sport fishing.
Tres Palos
Rent a boat and enjoy the exuberant vegetation and local fauna of Tres Palos.