New
ecotourism attraction in Zihuatanejo,
showcases biodiversity of Mexico
There
are more than 170 countries in the World,
yet out of these, twelve alone harbor
in between 60 and 70% of the total biodiversity
of the planet and thus earn the privilege
to be called megadiverse. Mexico is
one of them (1)
Carol Canter of the
San Francisco Examiner
writes about a new ecotourism attraction
in Zihuatanejo called El Refugio
de Potosi, a 45-minute
bilingual guided tour where adventurers
of all ages can "get up close and
personal with local flora and fauna".
"Black-Bellied Whistling
Ducks whistle while they waddle
into the Turtle Pond for their morning
dip. Green Military Macaws and
Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrots
'converse' at amplified volumes. The
Chachalacas, which
resemble wild turkeys, are even more
boisterous!," writes Canter, adding:
"Jewel-like colibris
shimmer in the sunlight, their tiny
wings aflutter like high-speed engines".
This might also be your best chance
to view safely behind a glass, boa
constrictors, scorpions and
even marvel at the impressive 60-feet
long skeleton of a sperm whale.
A crocodile program is also planned
for later this year.
El Refugio de Potosi is a non profit
venture, developed and funded by contributions
and many volunteer hours, that has earned
the support of the tourism community
in Zihua and which has become a popular
stop on eco-tours such as the serene
early morning kayak/birdwatching trip
on the lagoon at Refugio de Potosi offered
by Zoe Kayak Tours (2)
Sources:
(1) www.vivanatura.org/Biodiversity.html
(2) www.examiner.com/active-seniors-travel-in-san-francisco/el-refugio-de-potosi-new-ecotourism-attraction-zihuatanejo-mexico
