Barra de Potosí, Fishing village in Petatlan, Mexico
Barra de Potosi extends along the edge of Laguna Potosi with three main streets intersected by two cross streets near the Pacific coast.
The settlement developed from a small fishing community into a local tourist destination, maintaining its traditional maritime activities through generations of inhabitants.
Local restaurants, known as enramadas, serve fresh fish dishes in palm-covered structures along the lagoon and beach, following regional cooking methods.
Visitors can participate in lagoon tours, fishing excursions, kayak rentals, and whale watching activities from December through March.
The surrounding ecosystem contains 454 hectares of mangrove forest and hosts 212 bird species, including 82 aquatic or marine varieties.
Location: Petatlán
Elevation above the sea: 8 m
GPS coordinates: 17.54028,-101.44056
Latest update: March 15, 2025 11:53
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