In addition, there are 8 soldiers of monkeys that inhabit the area, of which some are howler monkeys and the others are white-faced monkeys.

On the trail, people can enjoy the ample vegetation, red mangrove trees and other plantation species.

Paddling along the edge of the lagoons you can see and hear wildlife, there are some local fishermen fishing from their dugout canoes.

The best way to enjoy this natural paradise is by canoe, kayak or water bike.

It has a water mirror of approximately 1 square kilometer, whose wetland system is drained by five streams on the coastal plain and wetlands.

Nowadays, it is a perfect environment to go on an excursion with a group of friends or family and enjoy the outdoors, where you will be able to observe a number of species of wild animals.

To get to the Cacao Lagoon you must take the road that leads from La Ceiba to Trujillo, then take the detour to the community of El Cacao.

This lagoon is very peculiar because the water is of an intense reddish color, this is due to the fact that the red or black mangrove through its roots fades this style and that is why the inhabitants of the place decided to call it the Cacao Lagoon because of the color similar to chocolate. People can arrive to this majestic place from monday to friday from 8:00 to 4:00 pm.

Translated by: A.M