Tasajera Island
Mangrove Island and Fishing between the Estuary and the Pacific
Tasajera Island, Jaltepeque Estuary, La Paz
About Tasajera Island
Isla Tasajera is an island in the Estero de Jaltepeque, in the La Paz department, inhabited by a community of fishermen. It is surrounded by mangroves and has an open beach along the Pacific Ocean. You can reach it by boat from La Puntilla or San Luis La Herradura. Activities include exploring the mangroves, artisanal fishing, and birdwatching; the island hosts community projects for the conservation of sea turtles. Services are basic and locally managed.
Details
Hours
Open 24 hours
Location & Map
Tasajera Island, Jaltepeque Estuary, La Paz
How to get there
By boat from La Puntilla or San Luis La Herradura, crossing the Jaltepeque Estuary.
Visit Tips
Agree on the round-trip boat price before departing.
Bring water and cash; the services are basic.
Inquire about the mangrove tours and the turtle nursery.
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