Parque Papagayo
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Papagayo Park is located near Zone Dorada. This is one of the largest conservation land in southern Mexico. Its territory, an area of ​​218,000 square kilometers, extends to the shores of Playa Hornos. The second of its name - Park Ignacio Manuel Altamirano.

There is a lot of fun not only for children but also for adults. The park is a model of a Spanish galleon in his life-size replica of the spaceship "Columbia", as well as many inhabitants of flora and fauna. The ring road with the length of a little less than a half kilometers away, is a good place to walk, during which you can look at the botanical garden, to visit the observatory and the local water park. For children interesting entertainment will ride through the park on a children's train. For active travelers and visitors to the park has sports and recreation area, including even a small ice rink. The park abounds with restaurants and cafes where you can dine and relax. The park has its own library.

In the area of ​​Papagayo there are several small buildings, three artificial reservoirs, hundreds of different species of exotic plants and trees. Among the rare birds in the park can be found egrets, toucans, flamingos, and, of course, its main inhabitants - parrots, an abundance of which gave the name to the park. There are more than two thousand of rare birds. For their accommodation specialist ecology and biology were created conditions similar to those where birds live in their natural environment.

The Papagayo there are several monuments. They were erected in honor of the Mexican composers and presidents.

To get to the park at any time, but must take into account that its main entrance is closed at 20.00.

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