Laguna Limón

1.4 meters deep, between mangroves and rice fields

It's about 1.4 meters deep. Swamps and mangroves surround it, with rice fields and pasture to the south, and a savanna or sandbank separates it from the sea.6, 2

It's fed by streams that cross the Miches-Higüey road.2

An hour of kayaking through mangrove tunnels

From Miches it's about 30 minutes to the shore. You explore the lagoon by yola or by kayak; the kayak loop takes about an hour and runs through mangrove tunnels.4, 5

76 bird species have been recorded, and the tours regularly pass herons, egrets and ospreys.4, 5

The guides are from the community: Kayak Limón was started by local fishermen. At sunrise and sunset, the mountains sit in the background.4

Playa Limón, about 20 km from Miches

Nearby is Playa Limón, about 20 km from Miches.7

You can also reach the beach on horseback, from Rancho La Cueva.8

Early, or late in the afternoon

• Go early in the morning or late in the afternoon, with the low light on the mountains behind.