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Travel advisory · MexicoIxtapa is in or near an area where governments advise against all travel: Guerrero.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
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Cocodrilario Playa Linda
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Cocodrilario Playa Linda

Free wildlife refuge in Ixtapa with crocodiles, turtles and iguanas up close, and a river bridge lookout for birds. Go early at Playa Linda.

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Cocodrilario Playa Linda is a wildlife refuge in Ixtapa, Guerrero, where crocodiles, birds, turtles and iguanas can be seen at close range in their natural habitat. Admission is free. The refuge sits near the parking area and the dock, and the grounds are well kept. The beach is smaller than many people expect, but the water is calm enough for swimming. The lookout by the river bridge is a good spot for watching birds.

What you see at the refuge

Cocodrilario Playa Linda
Cocodrilario Playa Linda

The refuge keeps crocodiles, turtles and iguanas in areas where you can watch them closely. Birds are also part of the visit, and the lookout by the river bridge is the place to see a range of bird species and reptiles.

The refuge is near the parking area and the dock, so it is easy to reach before or after a stop at the beach.

The beach and the shore

The beach is smaller than many people expect. The water is calm and suitable for swimming, which makes the beach a family-friendly option.

Staff clear debris from the shore in the morning, before the beach becomes busy. Some hurricane repair work is still under way nearby, but all the attractions remain open to see.

FAQ

Is there an entry fee?

No. Entry to the refuge is free.

What animals can you see?

Crocodiles, turtles and iguanas are kept at close range, and birds and reptiles can be seen from the lookout by the river bridge.

Is the beach good for swimming?

The water is calm and suitable for swimming. The beach is smaller than many people expect.

Is hurricane damage affecting the visit?

Some construction is still under way, but all the attractions can still be seen.

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