Laguna de Alvarado, Coastal lagoon system in Alvarado Municipality, Mexico.
The Laguna de Alvarado extends across 62 square kilometers with an average depth of 1.5 meters, connecting directly to the Gulf of Mexico through a 400-meter opening.
The Papaloapan River basin has shaped this lagoon system over centuries, creating a network of water bodies that spans 39,189 square kilometers.
Local fishing communities maintain traditional practices in the lagoon waters, supporting their livelihoods through sustainable harvesting methods passed down through generations.
Visitors can observe 300 bird species, 150 different animals, and extensive mangrove forests while touring the lagoon by small boats from the town of Alvarado.
The lagoon system contains 55 reptile and amphibian species, representing a substantial portion of Mexico's recorded herpetological diversity.
Location: Alvarado Municipality
GPS coordinates: 18.80000,-95.83333
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:01
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