PLACES TO STAY
Reserve your Wilderness Retreat
near Banco Chinchorro reef atoll near Mahahual, Quintana Roo, has American Crocodiles on an offshore reef — one of the few oceanic crocodile populations, Mexico
Banco Chinchorro reef atoll near Mahahual, Quintana Roo, has American Crocodiles on an offshore reef — one of the few oceanic crocodile populations, Mexico is one of the top spots to sight American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Year-round in Sian Ka'an lagoons near Tulum and the Celestún Biosphere Reserve near Mérida; boat tours pass close to basking individuals.
SIGHTING TIP
Year-round. Sian Ka'an lagoons and the Celestún estuary have abundant American Crocodiles visible from boats in mangrove channels.
Coordinates
18.6000°N, 87.3000°W
HABITAT
Coastal estuaries, mangrove lagoons, river mouths, and freshwater rivers; requires brackish to saltwater habitat near coastal forest
CONSERVATION STATUS
Vulnerable
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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