Laguna de Manialtepec

The Laguna de Manialtepec is a coastal lagoon about 18 km west of Puerto Escondido in the State of Oaxaca, Mexico.

The lagoon is 15 km long with patches of leafy jungle and mangroves that reach 15 meters of height in some places .

[2] The lagoon opens to the sea during the rainy season at a place known as Puerto Suelo or El Carnero.

Multiple species of birds nest here, including wild ducks, storks and “tijerillas”.

[2] Fish species to be found include mojarra, sea bass, catfish and striped mullet.