Juan Venado Nature Reserve
The nature reserve is located on a 22 km long protected island located near the city of Leon. The natural diversity
Explore the mangroves on one side of the island and enjoy the waves and sandy beaches on the other side!
If you love to surround, or better yet immerse yourself in beautiful nature, then you will love Juan Venado!
Explore the mangroves on one side of the island and enjoy the waves and sandy beaches on the other side!
If you love to surround, or better yet immerse yourself in beautiful nature, then you will love Juan Venado!
Flora
The nature reserve is known best for its impressive mangrove sanctuary.
The mangroves in the nature reserve separate the Pacific Ocean and the island of Juan Venado.
Mangroves are so-called salt tolerant trees. These 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 and crocodiles!
Fauna
The Juan Venado Nature Reserve is not only worth visiting for its stunning nature, but also for its incredible wildlife!
The reserve is home to 106 bird species, caymans, crocodiles, iguanas, crustaceans and several species of sea turtles.
A visit to the island will give you a unique chance to see these beautiful and impressive creatures in their natural habitats!
The nature reserve is known best for its impressive mangrove sanctuary.
The mangroves in the nature reserve separate the Pacific Ocean and the island of Juan Venado.
Mangroves are so-called salt tolerant trees. These 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 and crocodiles!
Fauna
The Juan Venado Nature Reserve is not only worth visiting for its stunning nature, but also for its incredible wildlife!
The reserve is home to 106 bird species, caymans, crocodiles, iguanas, crustaceans and several species of sea turtles.
A visit to the island will give you a unique chance to see these beautiful and impressive creatures in their natural habitats!
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Location
The Juan Venado Nature Reserve can be found within a short 25 minute drive of Leon. The island is located near the beaches of Las Peñitas, Poneloya and Salinas Grandes. |
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