Laguna de Juluapan

Wetland of about 98 hectares west of Santiago Bay, linked to the sea by a channel. Its shores are lined with red and white mangroves, and waterbirds gather on the mudflats: one study recorded 53 species. You can explore it on a paddle board with a guide, and rustic seafood restaurants line the southeast shore.

Services

Restaurant
Nature observation

Hours

Open all day

Location

Está al oeste de la bahía de Santiago, junto a la playa de Juluapan y cerca de La Boquita y del campus El Naranjo de la Universidad de Colima, sobre la carretera Manzanillo–Cihuatlán.

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Distances

Laguna de Juluapan is in the municipality of Manzanillo, about 72 km as the crow flies from Jardín Libertad, in the center of the city of Colima, and about 11 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.
108-piece lure and hook kit Plenty of variety to see what bites.
Telescopic rod with reel Fits in any suitcase or trunk; great to start with.

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 Laguna de Juluapan, with their approximate straight-line distance, so you can plan a fuller outing:

La Boquita Beaches · less than 1 km away
Playa Miramar Beaches · 2.0 km
Mercados de artesanías de Playa Miramar (Emiliano Zapata y México Lindo) Markets · 2.5 km
Mercado de Artesanías Abelardo L. Rodríguez Markets · 3.9 km
Tianguis de Santiago (sábados) Tianguis · 5.3 km

More in Manzanillo

The most important port on the Mexican Pacific and a tourist paradise with beautiful beaches, crystal-clear bays, and a vibrant nightlife. A destination that combines commerce, adventure, and relaxation by the sea.

The guide has 24 places in Manzanillo. Explore the municipality of Manzanillo.

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