JUAN VENADO NATURE RESERVE
This nature reserve is located on a 22 km long protected island near the city of Leon. Explore the estuary with mangrove forest on one side of the island, and enjoy the waves of the Pacific Ocean and untouched beaches on the other side! If you love to discover a wide variety of flora and fauna by boat, by kayak or during a guided hike, in a pristine uncrowded nature reserve, Juan Venado Island is the place to go.
Flora
The nature reserve is known best for its impressive mangrove ecosystem. The trees have a salt filtration system and can only be found in places that have tropical or sub-tropical climates. They make perfect hiding spots for wildlife such as exotic birds, turtles and alligators.
Fauna
The Juan Venado Nature Reserve is not only worth visiting for its stunning vegetation, but also for its incredible wildlife! The reserve is home to 106 bird species, alligators, crocodiles, iguanas, crustaceans and several species of sea turtles. A visit to the island will give you a unique chance to see these impressive creatures in their natural habitat.
The nature reserve is known best for its impressive mangrove ecosystem. The trees have a salt filtration system and can only be found in places that have tropical or sub-tropical climates. They make perfect hiding spots for wildlife such as exotic birds, turtles and alligators.
Fauna
The Juan Venado Nature Reserve is not only worth visiting for its stunning vegetation, but also for its incredible wildlife! The reserve is home to 106 bird species, alligators, crocodiles, iguanas, crustaceans and several species of sea turtles. A visit to the island will give you a unique chance to see these impressive creatures in their natural habitat.
Location
Juan Venado Nature Reserve can be found within a 30-minute drive from Leon. The island is accessible from the beaches of Las Peñitas and Salinas Grandes. |