ESTERO PALO VERDE, COLIMA A WARM PARADISE

The mangrove tour starts with a boat ride and unbearably sticky heat , but to appreciate the scenery , the discomfort is forgotten. The body is invaded adrenaline when guidelines suggest that there are a lot of crocodiles, that in one night , which is when they come out , come to count about 100. Visitors eyes get bigger and look around a reptile that can be photographed . Most crocodiles are afraid of the boats , as they hear and go , say the guides to reassure visitors. As the journey progresses , the mangrove realize its magnitude , everything is green, everything has life.

 The treetops are owned fishing birds boat extrañadas looking at , as if they recognized that it is not part of their ecosystem. On the beaches of Armory is Cuyutlán Ecological Center , the hatchery not only protects three species of turtles that come to nest on the beaches of Colima , as is
also dedicated to the protection and conservation of iguanas and crocodiles , although turtles are being the main attraction . The baby turtles are released into the sea and have to wait 15 years to return to the same beaches. Location : Mangroves are located in the Estero Lagoon Cuyutlán in Armory Municipality , Colima. The Tortugario is a recreation center that is located 4 km east of the town of Cuyutlán .

  Directions : The Estero Palo Verde, where mangroves are , is located 28 km southwest of Tecomán, on Highway No. 200 , in the City Armory , 30 minutes going through the Manzanillo - Colima Road . For Tortugario , leaving the city of Colima Road takes the number 54 southbound . After traveling 44 km you will come to the City Armory, then you must continue on Highway No. 200 and will arrive at Cuyutlán . The nature center is just 10 minutes down the coast of Colima this beautiful beach.

Requirements: You have to pay the cost of entry to both sites , which is economical. Long distance code : Armory : 313 climate: In the mountainous area is temperate , while the beach area is tropical heat. When to go: Visiting hours of Tortugario is from 10:00 to 18:00 hours, closed on Mondays .

Where to eat : They are delicious regional sweets like gingerbread coconut and pineapple and coconut candies with honey , nuts or raisins , lacking rolls guava, tamarind prepared , drunks milk , dehydrated bananas, among others.