Lagunas de Chacahua National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in Oaxaca, Mexico
About Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
The park encompasses132.73km(51.25sqmi), about 30 km² of which is taken by various lagoons such as the "Laguna de Chacahua", "Laguna de La Pastoria", "Laguna Las Salinas" and various smaller lagoons that are connected by narrow channels. The rest of the park consists of dry land. The park has 10 different types of vegetation:selva espinosa, swampland, deciduous, sub tropical broadleaf, mangroves, savannah,bosque de galleria,tular, palm trees and coastal dunes. 246 species of flowers and 189 species of animals have been documented so far in the park. Birds such as storks, herons, wild ducks, blue-winged teals, pelicans, and spoonbills can be found here. Three species of turtles also visit the park to lay their eggs. Mostly hot through the year, with maximum temperatures reached around late
Where to Eat in Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴El punto
- 🍴Restaurante Bertitha
Where to Stay in Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
- 🏨Cabañas Rojo Amanacer
Lagunas de Chacahua National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: