The Chacahua Lagoon has islets covered with mangroves, the habitat of aquatic birds, such as the roseate spoonbill, the stork, the needle duck and various herons.

Likewise, you can admire migratory bird species such as the white pelican, the blue-winged teal and the "boludo". In total, 136 different species have been detected in the area.

On the other hand, Manialtepec is a nesting place for innumerable birds. Different species of migratory birds also arrive at this lagoon, such as wild ducks, herons and earwigs.

Just fifteen minutes from Puerto Escondido is Barra de Navidad, which is the mouth of the Colotepec River in the Pacific Ocean. It is a place with mangroves and clouds of birds flying over the beautiful landscape.