Estero Del Yugo National Reserve
Sabalo Cerritos s/n, Mazatlan, Mexico
Description:
Estero Del Yugo National Reserve is the largest Mexican nature reserve. Its total area is more than twenty-seven acres. On the territory of the reserve there are two reservoirs: one with fresh water, and the other with sea water and tropical deciduous forests. In the reserve live more than two hundred species of different birds. There are flycatchers, and owls, and parrots, and wild ducks, and cormorants. Many of them are not afraid of humans. Therefore, often in the national reserve you can see ornithologists who study their behavior in the natural environment.
Estero Del Yugo has several alleys for lovers of walking. There are benches and small gazebos. Estero Del Yugo has a laboratory and a small educational center. Entrance to the reserve is paid and is five dollars. The money raised goes to its maintenance. Estero Del Yugo National Reserve is open to visitors from nine a.m. to five p.m.