Lagoon wide open

Not sure where all the water came from because we have not had that much rain lately .... but somebody decided it was time to open it up.

La Manz lagoon open

Foto by David Dagoli

An unusual occurrence during the dry season although if they have some of the water table issues that Melaque has then it's not so dry. It's said they opened the lagoon to clean out some mangroves, widening it so the Crocodiles have more room and are more visible. Also to rebuild and repair the tourist walkway.

Lots of unhappy people about the smell and the filthy ocean. Nobody is on the beach or in the water. A few vacations ruined or just day trips from nearby towns. People wearing masks and towels to cover the smell. Scheduled to be open until Friday.

When the lagoon is open

When we get the kind of rain we've had in the last few months the lagoon becomes a river and opens into the ocean. A few crocodiles were reportedly seen offshore. No driving the beach route to Boca de Iguanas when this happens.

La Manzanilla lagoon becomes a river