Estero El Chupadero
Estuary surrounded by little-disturbed mangroves on Tecomán's coast, with four mangrove species. Visitors tour it by boat to see pelicans, diving ducks, ospreys, iguanas and, with luck, white-tailed deer; crocodiles live here too, so keep your distance. It lies next to a gray-sand beach and has been proposed as a protected natural area.
Services
- Boat
- Nature observation
Hours
Open all day
Location
Por la carretera Tecomán–Cerro de Ortega toma la desviación a El Ahijadero y sigue 9 km más hasta el sitio; desde Tecomán son unos 23 km y desde la ciudad de Colima cerca de una hora.
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Distances
Estero El Chupadero is in the municipality of Tecomán, about 57 km as the crow flies from Jardín Libertad, in the center of the city of Colima, and about 68 km from Jardín Álvaro Obregón, in Manzanillo.
What to bring
Basic gear for fishing from the shore or a boat.
- Insect repellent There are mosquitoes at all hours by the water.
- Telescopic rod with reel Fits in any suitcase or trunk; great to start with.
- 108-piece lure and hook kit Plenty of variety to see what bites.
To go further
- 141-liter rigid cooler For the big catch · Keeps the day's catch fresh until you get home.
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What is nearby
These places in the guide are close to Estero El Chupadero, with their approximate straight-line distance, so you can plan a fuller outing:
- Playa El Chupadero Beaches · 2.0 km
- Mercado Jorge Ochoa (Cerro de Ortega) Markets · 5.7 km
- Laguna de Amela Lakes · 12 km
- Tecuanillo Beaches · 17 km
- Grutas de San Gabriel Mountains · 20 km
More in Tecomán
Known as the “World Capital of Lime,” Tecomán combines agriculture, nearby beaches, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. It is a municipality full of life and unique flavors.
The guide has 18 places in Tecomán. Explore the municipality of Tecomán.
More from this category in other municipalities: Estero Palo Verde, Laguna de Cuyutlán, Laguna del Valle de las Garzas. See all: Lakes.
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