San Blas: World capital of wetland birds 1 day trip
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, and Northern Potoo, Northern Jacanas, Mangrove Warbler and Vireo, the impressive Boat-billed Heron nesting and lots of Green Kingfishers.
Itinerary
• 6:00 am - Pick up in Ecotours downtown (Ignacio L. Vallarta #243)
• 6:30 am - Pick up in Ecotours Marina Vallarta (Proa Loc. 20)
• 9:00 am - Birding at La Bajada, deciduos forest.
• 12:00 pm - Visit to La Tovara mangroves. Lunch.
• 6:00 pm - Return guests to their accommodations (southern hotels return guest to Ecotours office in downtown)
Bird Checklist
PRICE PER PERSON
Adults $180 USD Kids $170 USD (4 to 11 years old)
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