PLACES TO STAY
Reserve your Wilderness Retreat
near El Palmar Biosphere Reserve near Champotón, Campeche, has Morelet's Crocodiles in freshwater wetlands, Mexico
El Palmar Biosphere Reserve near Champotón, Campeche, has Morelet's Crocodiles in freshwater wetlands, Mexico is one of the top spots to sight Morelet's Crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Morelet's Crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Year-round in freshwater lagoons of Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and around Calakmul; night boat tours reveal glowing red eyes at the water's edge.
SIGHTING TIP
Year-round. Endemic to the freshwater lagoons and rivers of the Yucatan and Gulf lowlands; most visible in the Sian Ka'an cenote lakes at night.
Coordinates
19.3000°N, 90.7000°W
HABITAT
Freshwater swamps, lakes, marshes, rivers, and cenotes of the Yucatan Peninsula and Gulf lowlands; does not tolerate saltwater
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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