Manaties en puerto rico: Centro de Conservación de Manatíes del Caribe
Paradise Found: Manatees and More in Manatí, Puerto Rico
Visiting Puerto Rico, you’ll pretty much always have good weather, a wealth of fun activities to choose from, and if you’re a nature lover, the added bonus of some unique eco-opportunities. And for an island grouping of its modest size, it happens to be home to an impressive variety of ecosystems and landscapes, from bioluminescent bays to dense rain forests dotted with waterfalls (one is even home to the world’s longest zipline).
One lesser known but fascinating corner of Puerto Rico ecotourism can be found on the north coast, just a 30- to 40-minute drive west of San Juan in the small city of Manatí, whose name gave the world the name of the West Indian manatee, the gentle and widely beloved “sea cow” that has since 2013 been Puerto Rico’s official mammal. Its origin is related to the number of these creatures found at the mouth of the Río Grande del Manatí, and the manatee is celebrated on the city seal as well as in various local statues and fountains.
Founded in 1738, Manatí is one of Puerto Rico’s most charming spots, with a lovely historic centre and a popular February festival honouring the city’s patroness, the Madonna of La Candelaria. It’s an impressive cultural heritage which has earned this city the moniker “Athens of Puerto Rico”.
Another major claim to fame here is the Reserva Natural Hacienda la Esperanza, a peek back into the island’s historical and natural past. The great house of the hacienda (plantation) now houses a research facility focussed on local plants and birdlife, and on the premises you’ll also find the world’s only remaining steam-powered sugarcane mill (above). You can learn firsthand how the plantation worked back in the old days, as well as some of the history of the slaves who did most of that work.
Also here, you’ll find the largest protected area along the northwest coast, nearly nine square kilometres (3½ sq.
miles), where you can hike through extensive coastal woodlands, spotting hundreds of bird species and sundry flora and fauna, as well as explore mangroves, dunes, a dozen ecosystems, and some of the loveliest virgin beaches you’ll ever experience.
One of those beaches, Playa Mar Chiquita (top), is a special jewel, being nearly enclosed from the open ocean by rocks, with surf entering through a gap in the rocks. It does indeed feel, as the name says, like a “little ocean”, and also offers some spectacular panoramic views. Depending on the time of year you visit, you can find placid waters or kicky surf crashing against the rocks.
As for the manatees of Puerto Rico themselves, the best place to meet, greet, and learn about these extraordinary animals is at the Centro de Conservación de Manatíes of the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, a bit to the east in Bayamón, a suburb of San Juan.
The centre specialises in the rescue, treatment, and care of injured and orphaned manatees, and its work has become a model for other similar operations throughout the Americas.
During a guided visit of the facility, you’ll learn a lot about these singular and endangered creatures, who live in brackish shallows and rivers and can reach three metres (10 feet) in length and a half tonne in weight. Guides will provide information on the latest research and show you how the manatees are cared for on an individual level and are being brought back from the danger of extinction on a species level. It’s a lesson especially invaluable for kids. A key date here is September 7, when it sponsors the annual West Indian Manatee Conservation Day.
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Climate Manati – Puerto Rico and Weather averages Manati
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 87 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 66 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 72 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 4.06 | 3.35 | 2.76 | 4.88 | 6.42 | 2.95 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 87 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 84 | 82 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 67 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.66 | 4.88 | 5.55 | 6.18 | 6.38 | 5.79 |
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
High ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 82. 3 | 67.3 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 Jan | 82.3 | 67.2 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 3 Jan | 82.3 | 67.2 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 4 Jan | 82.2 | 67.2 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 5 Jan | 82.2 | 67.2 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 6 Jan | 82.2 | 67.1 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 7 Jan | 82.1 | 67.1 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 8 Jan | 82. 1 | 67.1 | 1.30 | 1.30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 9 Jan | 82.1 | 67.0 | 1.46 | 1.46 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 Jan | 82.1 | 67.0 | 1.61 | 1.61 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 11 Jan | 82.0 | 67.0 | 1.77 | 1.77 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 12 Jan | 82.0 | 66.9 | 1.93 | 1.93 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 13 Jan | 82.0 | 66.9 | 2.09 | 2.09 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 14 Jan | 82.0 | 66.9 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 15 Jan | 81. 9 | 66.8 | 2.40 | 2.40 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 16 Jan | 81.9 | 66.8 | 2.56 | 2.56 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 17 Jan | 81.9 | 66.8 | 2.72 | 2.72 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 18 Jan | 81.9 | 66.7 | 2.87 | 2.87 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 19 Jan | 81.9 | 66.7 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 20 Jan | 81.9 | 66.7 | 3.15 | 3.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 21 Jan | 81.9 | 66.6 | 3.31 | 3.31 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 22 Jan | 81. 9 | 66.6 | 3.46 | 3.46 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 23 Jan | 81.9 | 66.6 | 3.62 | 3.62 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 24 Jan | 81.9 | 66.5 | 3.74 | 3.74 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 25 Jan | 81.9 | 66.5 | 3.90 | 3.90 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 26 Jan | 81.9 | 66.5 | 4.02 | 4.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 27 Jan | 81.9 | 66.4 | 4.13 | 4.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 28 Jan | 81.9 | 66.4 | 4.29 | 4.29 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 29 Jan | 81. 9 | 66.4 | 4.41 | 4.41 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 30 Jan | 81.9 | 66.3 | 4.53 | 4.53 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 31 Jan | 81.9 | 66.3 | 4.65 | 4.65 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Geo Manati – Puerto Rico
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Puerto Rico | |
| County | ||
| City | Manati | |
| Zip code | 674 | |
| Longitude | -66.48 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 18.43 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude – Elevation | 144ft | |
| ICAO | – | |
| IATA | – |
Date and Time Manati – Puerto Rico
| Local Time | 03:18 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:00 AM | |
| Sunset | 06:13 PM | |
| Day / Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Puerto_Rico -4:00 | |
| Timezone DB | America/Puerto_Rico |
Map of Manati – Puerto Rico
Place of departure: Manatí (Puerto Rico)
Place of departure: Manatí (Puerto Rico)
Where is Manatí?
Region (or continent): Caribbean.
Manatí GPS coordinates: 18° 25′ 38.82″ North, 66° 29′ 31.63″ West.
Distance from equator: 2048.9 km North. Distance from north pole: 7958.1 km. Time zone (GMT): -4h. Manati local time: 15:23 (2023-01-21).
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Manatí – Stockholm (distance between Adjuntas and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 38.
83 km ) in 38.83 km
Angeles (distance between Angeles and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 36.15 km ) in 36.15 km
Bajadero (distance between Bajadero and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 19.03 km ) 19.03 km
Barceloneta (distance between Barceloneta and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 7.41 km ) 7.41 km
Barceloneta 90 31.50 km ) 31.50 km
Bayamon (distance between Bayamon and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 34.70 km ) 34.70 km
Camuco (US): 38.86 km ) 38.86 km
Catano (distance between Catano and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 36.28 km ) 36.28 km
Ri 18.65 km ) 18.65 km
Coamo (distance between Coamo and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 39.49 km ) 39.49 km
900 Rico6 Comerio5 (distance between Puerto Comerio 900 (US): 36.09 km ) at 36.09 km
Corozal (distance between Corozal and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 21.
45 km ) at 21.45 km
Coto Laurel (distance between Coto Laurel and Manati, Puerto Rico (US) 37.37 km ) 37.37 km
Dorado (distance between Dorado and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 23.94 km ) 23.94 km
900 Ri06 Florida (distance between Manati, Florida US): 13.75 km ) 13.75 km
Fort Buchanan (distance between Fort Buchanan and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 37.66 km ) 37.66 km
Garrochales (distance between Garrochales and Manati, Puerto Rico (US) : 12.26 km ) at 12.26 km
Guaynabo (distance between Guaynabo and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 40.06 km ) in 40.06 km
Guaynabo, PR, connected by the states of America (distance between GUA PR, United States of America and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 39.37 km ) 39.37 km
Hatillo (distance between Hatillo and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 33.20 km ) 33.20 km
Jayuya (distance between Puerto Manati, Puerto Rico 24.
96 km ) 24.96 km
Juana Diaz (distance between Juana Diaz and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 40.34 km ) 40.34 km
Plata Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 39.97 km ) 39.97 km
Morovis (distance between Morovis and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 14.36 km ) 14.36 km
Naranjito (distance between Manati and Puerto Rico 90 ): 28.64 km ) in 28.64 km
Orocovis (distance between Orocovis and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 23.23 km ) at 23.23 km 9000 Sabana Hoyos (distance between Saba Hoyos Puerto Rico (US): 15.46 km ) 15.46 km
Sabana Seca (distance between Toa Alta and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 25.81 km ) at 25.81 km
Toa Baja 9Utuado (distance between Toa Baja and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 29.06 km ) at 29.06 km
Vega Alta (distance between Vega Alta and Manati, Puerto Rico (US): 15.91 km ) in 15.