Park Papagayo is located in the district (Zona Dorada. This is one of the largest protected areas in southern Mexico. His area of 218 thousand square kilometres, stretching to the shores of Playa Hornos. Its second name Parque Ignacio Manuel Altamirano.

There are plenty of fun not only for children but also for adults. The Park is a model of a Spanish Galleon in full-size and a copy of the space Shuttle "Columbia", as well as many inhabitants of flora and fauna. Ring road, with a length slightly less than a mile, is a good place for a stroll, during which you can look at the Botanical garden, visit the Observatory and the local Aqua Park. For kids interesting entertainment will be a trip through the Park on a kiddie train. For active tourists and guests of the Park there are sports and recreation areas, among which even a small ice rink. The Park abounds with restaurants and cafes where you can dine and relax. The Park has its own library.

On the area of Papagayo there are several small buildings, three artificial pond, hundreds of different kinds of exotic plants and trees. Among the rare birds in the Park you can meet white herons, toucans, flamingos and, of course, the main inhabitants of parrotfish, the abundance of which gave the name to the Park. Just over two thousand rare species. For their accommodation specialists, ecologists and biologists have created conditions similar to those which birds live in their natural habitat.

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

To get into the Park at any time, just keep in mind that its main entrance is closed at 20.00.