San Blas: World capital of wetland birds
SAN BLAS is located about 3.5 hours north from Vallarta, in the 1700´s it was the most important port of the Mexican Pacific coast when the Spaniards still ruled over Mexico.
Today San Blas is a quiet fishing village and is best known for being the most popular destination for Birding in Mexico. On a relatively small area we can find over 300 different bird species and at least 25 Mexican endemics.
The wetlands, estuaries and mangrove lagoons of this area are probably the widest in Mexico and the most significant to be birded with hundreds of migratory birds plus the local species.
Usually the most exciting collection of species comes from these environments such as Elegant Quail, Rufous-Bellied Chachalaca, Crested Guan, Mexican Blue-Rumped, Parrotlets, Orange-fronted Parakeets, Lilac-Crowned Parrots, Citreoline and Elegant Trogons, to name a few.
A real must at San Blas is the river boat excursion to La Tovara mangroves. You´ll be able to see Rufous-necked Wood-rail, Puaraquees, Purple Gallinules, Bare-throated Tiger Heron, Mangrove Warbler, the impressive Boat-billed Heron and lots of Green Kingfishers.
Itinerary
• 6:00 am - Downtown Pick up. Meet outside Freddy´s Tucan Restaurant (Ignacio L. Vallarta & Basilio Badillo corner)
• 6:30 am - Marina Vallarta Pick up. Meet at Ecotours Marina office in Marina Vallarta (Proa loc. 20)
• 9:00 am - We will start Birding around at La Bajada, deciduos forest.
Visit to La Tovara mangroves around 12pm and Lunch.
• 6:00 pm - Return to Puerto Vallarta
Bird Checklist
PRICE PER PERSON
Adults $180 USD Kids $170 USD (4 to 11 years old)
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