Estero Palo Verde

Mangrove estuary at the southern end of the Cuyutlán Lagoon, very close to the mouth of the Armería River. Visitors explore it by boat through tunnels of mangrove roots and small islets, watching herons, pelicans and ospreys and, with luck, crocodiles and iguanas; records list more than a hundred bird species. Boat tours depart from the Tortugario, La Compuerta and El Paraíso beach.

Services

Boat
Tour guide
Nature observation

Hours

Thursday to Tuesday	10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday	Closed

Location

Los paseos salen del Centro Ecológico El Tortugario (a unos 3 km de Cuyutlán), del embarcadero La Compuerta y de la playa El Paraíso, a unos 8 km de Armería siguiendo los señalamientos. Se llega en auto o en taxi desde Armería.

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Distances

Estero Palo Verde is in the municipality of Armería, about 50 km as the crow flies from Jardín Libertad, in the center of the city of Colima, and about 34 km from Jardín Álvaro Obregón, in Manzanillo.

What to bring

Basic gear for fishing from the shore or a boat.

Parachute-style hammock Hang it between two trees and rest in the shade.
108-piece lure and hook kit Plenty of variety to see what bites.
Spinning reel loaded with line A medium spinning reel works for almost anything.

To go further

Inflatable 2-person kayak For the lagoon · To paddle lagoons like El Carrizalillo and La María.

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What is nearby

These places in the guide are close to Estero Palo Verde, with their approximate straight-line distance, so you can plan a fuller outing:

Centro Ecológico de Cuyutlán «El Tortugario» Beaches · less than 1 km away
Museo Comunitario de la Sal (Cuyutlán) Heritage · 4.3 km
Playa de Cuyutlán Beaches · 4.3 km
Mercado Municipal Rosalío González Espinoza (Armería) Markets · 7.9 km
Ruta de la Sal (Sal Real de Colima, Cuyutlán) Routes · 16 km

More in Armería

Among palm trees and calm beaches, Armería is an ideal destination to relax by the sea. Known for the Palo Verde estuary and its warm hospitality, this coastal spot invites you to unwind and enjoy nature.

The guide has 7 places in Armería. Explore the municipality of Armería.

More from this category in other municipalities: Laguna de Cuyutlán, Laguna de Alcuzahue, Laguna de Amela. See all: Lakes.