The Yucatán Peninsula which consists of Campeche , Quintana Roo and the Yucatán states, is unique for bird watching. In these 3 states, over half of the 1040 bird species in Mexico have been registered. This is due to the great biodiversity which exists between the maritime and the coastal zone where the the Mesoamerican reef, the world's 2 nd largest reef is located.
It starts at Contoy island and extends to the southern coast, passing the Banco Chinchorro and Mesoamerica . Also, the native vegetation of the Yucatan Península's coast is very important as not only the resident but also the thousands of migratory birds are feeding on the leafs, fruits and pits.
The migratory birds are visiting Mexico 2 times a year to escape from the winter in other countries, crossing the Golf of Mexico for 800 to 1000 kilometers and arriving at the Yucatan Peninsula which is the first stop on their journey to Central America .
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ECOCOLORS BIRDING TOURS
EcoColors offers the opportunity to watch birds in the Yucatan Peninsula for groups with a maximum of 8 people. The best places for bird watching are: The botanical garden Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín, Central Vallarta (route of the cenotes), Muyil (Sian Ka´an), Coba, Punta Laguna, Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Vigía Chico, Cozumel and Río Lagartos.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Pick up at the airport
Check in at hotel Ojo de agua in Puerto Morelos
Introduction, presentation of the guide and the driver, lecture by Kenneth Johnson, General Director of EcoColors, about the importance of conservation and preservation of the native flora and fauna |
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Day 2:
05:30 - 13:00 Birding in Central Vallarta ( Ruta de los Cenotes )
13:30 - 14: Lunch
15:00: Depart to Cozumel. Check in Casa Mexicana.
Day 3:
05:30 - 13:00: Birding in Cozumel
13:30 - 15:00: Lunch
15:30 - 18:00: Birding in Cozumel . Overnight in Casa Mexicana. |
Day 4:
05:30 - 12:00: Birding in Cozumel
12:30 - 13:30: Lunch
14:30: Departure to Sian Ka'an. Check in at the visitor's center.
Day 5:
05:30 - 12:00 Birding in Sian Ka'an. Follow to Carillo Puerto.
Day 6:
5:00 - 15:00: Birding in Felipe Carrillo Puerto ( Boxlunch ).
Follow to Coba. Check in Club Med Coba.
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Day 7:
5:00 - 12: 00: Birding in Coba and Punta Laguna
13:00 - 15:00: Lunch
15:00 - 17:00: Birding in Coba. Follow to Valladolid . Check in Meson del marques.
Day 8:
07:00 - 16:00: Birding and Lunch in Ría Lagartos.
Back to Puerto Morelos. Check in Ojo de agua.
Day 9:
06:00 - 10:00: Birding in Botanical Garden, Dr.Alfredo Barrera Marín
10:30: Lunch |
LUIS KU : Leader Birding Guide
Price : 1,895 USD/ person based on double occupancy.
The Eco-Tour includes:
• Comfortable transportation in suburban or Club Wagon with air condition
• Hotels
• Bilingual guide (biologist or naturalist)
• All meals (3 per day), except breakfast on day 1 and dinner on day 9
• Entrance fees
The minimum size of a group is 4 persons, while the maximum is 10.
This guarantees EcoColors values that are: Personalized Attention, safety, exclusive and unique eco - tours and comfortable transportation.
F.Y.I: We are proud to inform you that our Bird Watching Tour is conducted by one of the most experienced and qualified specialist in the area, Luis Ku. He has been guiding biologists, bird lovers and other specialists in the field.
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