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near Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary near Belize City is the most accessible manatee watching site in Belize
Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary near Belize City is the most accessible manatee watching site in Belize is one of the top spots to sight West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Year-round at Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary; snorkelling tours from Belize City pass aggregation areas where manatees graze seagrass beds.
SIGHTING TIP
Year-round. Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary near Belize City and the Southern Lagoon near Gales Point are the most reliable manatee watching sites.
Coordinates
17.5000°N, 88.1000°W
HABITAT
Shallow coastal waters, lagoons, rivers, and seagrass beds; requires warm water and access to freshwater for drinking
CONSERVATION STATUS
Vulnerable
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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