Itzcuintlan Coast

On Guatemala's Pacific coast, the Sipacate estuary opens through a sandy shore backed by mangroves. Red, black and white mangroves line the sheltered waters between Sipacate and El Naranjo, while El Paredón faces the ocean surf. The small island of El Jardín provides nesting ground for hawksbill, olive ridley and green sea turtles. Fish and other coastal animals find shelter among the estuary's roots and channels.