Corralero Lagoon

The Corralero lagoon lies behind a sandy barrier on the Pacific coast of Oaxaca. It forms part of the Alotengo–Corralero lagoon system, where freshwater meets the sea and mangroves line sheltered waters. Its channels and shallow margins offer a different landscape from the surf breaking on the outer beach. The lagoon lies near the mouth of the Verde River, on the coastal plain west of the mountains of Oaxaca.