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Ventanilla: crocodile notice at Boca Barra

Tonameca Civil Protection calls for extra caution and prohibits crossing the bar mouth.

Published: 2026-10-08

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What the notice says

Santa María Tonameca town hall and its Municipal Civil Protection Council reported crocodiles in the Boca Barra de Ventanilla natural area. For safety, the notice prohibits crossing the bar mouth and asks everyone to follow instructions from lifeguards, auxiliary authorities, security personnel and Civil Protection.

Fishing and wildlife

The notice recommends extra caution when fishing from shore near the bar mouth, which is part of the crocodiles’ natural habitat. It explains that the open bar increases the presence of marine animals that are natural prey for this species. Keep your distance from wildlife and follow directions on site.

Read the original municipal notice

Sources and links

Ayuntamiento de Santa María Tonameca · aviso de Boca Barra