Description

This Tourism center is characterized by having, mainly, long areas of natural estuaries with plantations of mangrove trees; besides, it is located inside the Reserva de la Biosfera La Encrucijada (La Encrucijada Biosphere Reserve).

Weather

Humid and hot with rains all year round.

Location

It is located in the Soconusco region of the state, in the Acapetahua municipality.

How to get there?

Parting from Tapachula taking the road No. 200 and for 62km. you will arrive to Escuintla; then, 23 kms from there you will find Las Garzas (The Herons) pier, where you board the boat than within a ride of 25 minutes it will take you to this site.

Things to do?

Boat rides, flora and fauna sightseeing, bird sightseeing, long walks, camping and swimming.

Tourism services

Restaurant for 60 people, 3 cabins with 6 rooms each, bathrooms and dressers, different use palapas, family palapas and swimming pool.

Travel hints

This site can be visited any time of the year; it is recommended to carry light clothing and shoes, sun-block and insect repellant.

Sites nearby

Tacana Volcano and Reserva El Triunfo (El Triunfo Reserve).

Contact

Sociedad de Solidaridad Social “Barra de Zacapulco”
C. Salvador Girón Montes
Representante
(01 918) 69 406 63

Secretaría de Turismo
(Tourism Secretary’s Office)
National Toll free number: 01 800 280 3500