PLACES TO STAY
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near Gales Point Manatee near Dangriga has the largest West Indian Manatee aggregation in Belize in the Southern Lagoon
Gales Point Manatee near Dangriga has the largest West Indian Manatee aggregation in Belize in the Southern Lagoon is a top spot to see 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. Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary near Belize City and the Southern Lagoon near Gales Point are the most reliable manatee watching sites.
SIGHTING TIP
Year-round at Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary; snorkelling tours from Belize City pass aggregation areas where manatees graze seagrass beds.
Coordinates
17.1000°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