Best Hotspots to See the West Indian Manatee

Where can you see the West Indian Manatee?

Some of the best places to see the West Indian Manatee in the wild include Sian Ka’an (Mexico), Everglades National Park (United States) and Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge (Costa Rica) — among 10 wildlife hotspots across the United States, Mexico and Costa Rica. Every hotspot below shows real sighting data and the best seasons to visit.

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Wildlife Sanctuary

West Indian Manatee

Where can you see the West Indian Manatee?

Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge

Biscayne National Park

Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge

Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge

Everglades National Park

Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge

J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Sian Ka’an