laguna de terminos campeche

laguna de terminos campeche

The name of Laguna de Términos is that the Spanish who discovered the Isla del Carmen in 1518 believed that the gap separating what was then believed was the island of Yucatan mainland. The lagoon is fed by rivers that contribute to the existence of an important and rich tropical ecosystem.

A resident of the Biosphere Reserve Centla Swamp, part of the country's largest watershed. It is a vast wetland where wetlands filter water. Is 70 km long and 40 wide.

Within the lagoon there are large mangrove forests, which constitute an effective barrier against flooding, and reduce the impact of weather such as hurricanes and tropical storms. In addition, the mangroves serves as a reservoir species, crustaceans and fish, and is a suitable site for nesting birds and reptiles.

It was declared a Protected Area of ​​Flora and Fauna on June 6, 1994 and has an area of ​​705,016 hectares, making it one of the largest protected natural areas of Mexico. On February 2, 2004, this area joined the list of Ramsar sites.


BACKGROUND

Terminos Lagoon is a body recently formed lagoon and has said of the extensive research on it, is still under development. It has an important biotic interactions in the Campeche Sound, as well as swamps and mangroves that are around.

The fishery currently takes place within this gap is an activity as old, according to the evidence, was practiced from pre-Columbian times. This activity has been and is handmade, there are virtually no changes or technological advances in fish catches over the last twenty years, so it offers plenty of natural and cultural options. Is a protected area by Presidential Decree of June 5, 1994.
DESCRIPTION

Also called the "Pearl of the Gulf", the lagoon is separated terms of the Gulf of Mexico on the Isla del Carmen, an important colonial city of Campeche linked to the mainland on the west by the bridge "Zacatal" and on the east by the "Unity Bridge. " The mirror of water that covers this gap is 80 kilometers from east to west and 40 from north to south, there are other lakes and rivers are to be internalized in the continent leading to a major eco-tourist complex of great magnitude.
Terms Lagoon is a natural area of ​​the state of Campeche, Mexico. It is located at 18 ° 03'27 "19 ° 10'35''North Latitude and 92 º 28'38" and 91 º 03'16 "west longitude of the entity. You can get a view of Laguna de Terminos, satellite and map courtesy of Google Maps.

Its territorial extension is 705,016.5125 hectares.

The rivers that run through Laguna de Terminos are San Pedro, San Pablo, Mezcalapa, Grijalva and Usumacinta.

An important fact for those who go on a tour of Laguna de Terminos, is that the lagoon is a body recently formed and has said of the extensive research on it, is still under development. It has an important biotic interactions in the Campeche Sound, as well as swamps and mangroves that are around. .

The climate is predominantly sub-humid warm climate. The temperature is usually at its peak at 28 ° C and its minimum at 26 ° C.

Time and distance


From the city of San Francisco de Campeche 213 km, 2:35 hours approximately
From Villahermosa 169 km, 2:05 hours approximately

Terms lagoon surrounding the Island of Carmen for the continental side, therefore the most important point from which to visit the lake is from Ciudad del Carmen.
Transport

From Ciudad del Carmen ADO Autobuses de Oriente
Av Patricio Trueba Regil x av. House of Justice s / n
Ph. (981) 81 1 99 10/8133345


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