Los Petenes
Mexico, Campeche
Los Petenes
LocationMexico, Campeche
RegionCampeche
TypeBiosphere Reserve
Coordinates20.3500°, -90.6000°
Established1999
Area2824.47
Nearest CityCampeche (60 km)
About Los Petenes
Unique coastal ecosystem of petenes (island-like patches of tropical forest surrounded by mangroves and marshes) along the Gulf of Mexico coast. Supports large populations of flamingos and migratory waterfowl.