PLACES TO STAY
Reserve your Wilderness Retreat
near Placencia Lagoon near Placencia village is a southern Belize manatee habitat accessible by kayak and boat
Placencia Lagoon near Placencia village is a southern Belize manatee habitat accessible by kayak and boat 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
16.5000°N, 88.4000°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