Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bocas del Polochic

This refuge is characterized as a freshwater wetland thanks to its natural ecosystem that filters sediments and nutrients derived from human activities along the Valle del Polochic, which helps to significantly reduce pollution that flows into Lake Izabal and can reach the Caribbean Sea

Bocas del Polochic is the area with the largest number of manatees (Trichechus manatus) in Guatemala and is considered the site of greatest observation of the species in the Gulf of Honduras. In total, the terrestrial and aquatic territory of this protected area covers 20,760 hectares filled with abundant wildlife; the wetland is home to more than 440 species of fauna and 396 species of flora.