Sierra del Vallejo Tropical birds
Duration
5hr
Season
All year
Groups
up to 12
Offered
Eng / Spa
Available days
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Sierra del Vallejo Tour Details
In the northern area of Banderas Bay there is an area of special interest, as one of the last refuges of the monumental fauna of our country: the Sierra de Vallejo. This tropical forest is the northernmost in the continent and one of the best conserved forests of the Pacific coast. Thanks to the efforts of several civil associations, this was declared a protected natural area in 2004, allowing the conservation of its diversity of plants and animals.
This region includes predominant vegetation of low tropical forests, being also the largest in the Pacific coast. The vegetation in these forests is mainly sub-deciduous and deciduous type. All this makes it an excellent option for bird watching lovers, since some of the bird species reported for Sierra de Vallejo are the trogons, the orange-breasted bunting, the birds of prey (eagles, hawks), the beautiful magpie jay, blue mockingbird, endemic chachalacas, painted bunting, as well as various species of flycatchers and warblers, among others. Undoubtedly, it is a place that cannot miss any birdwatcher who visits the area of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay.
Highlights
- Guide specialized in birds
- Binoculars and telescope available. Personal bird list.
- Identification material
- Small groups
Includes
- Ground transportation in vans with a/c
- Water for refill, soft drinks and granola bars
- Continental Breakfast and refreshments
Know Before You Book
Fitness level: Moderate flexible. Most walks are not difficult, but some moderate walks on natural trails or unpaved roads will be necessary.
- Children under 8 years of age and pregnant women are not allowed.
- People with back, neck, heart or knee problems are not recommended.
- Children from 8 to 11 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Not accessible for wheelchairs.
- All participants must be able to walk on their own for short distances over natural or unpaved trails.
Itinerary (We have two daily departures)
7:00 am
We’ll go north of the Bay, on Federal Highway 200 (the Pan American Highway), up to a charming little town in the middle of the Sierra de Vallejo. We pass by the town, towards the mountains, looking for birds for a couple of hours, approximately.
We’ll return along Highway 200 to a place known as Rancho Los Pinos, to continue our birdwatching and finish our tour enjoying a refreshing drink while completing our observation list. In Rancho Los Pinos you have the option of ordering on your own a rich traditional dish.
Our return to Puerto Vallarta is approximately at 2:30 pm.
SUPPORTING CONSERVATION
In Ecotours de México we pride ourselves on offering excellent services on all our nature tours. To achieve this, we believe it is vital to protect the most important thing we have: our environment. Therefore, throughout our more than 25 years of experience, we have participated and supported different associations, campaigns and conservation projects, both local and national. Some of them are:
ECOBAC.
– We are the main sponsor of ECOBAC (Ecology and Conservation of Whales, AC), a non-profit association that is responsible for the research and protection of humpback whales in Banderas Bay, as well as the diffusion of the NOM-131-SEMARNAT-2010, federation standard for whale watching.
– We participate in the FIBB Catalog providing photographs of humpback whales for identification.
– ECOBAC and RABEN (Network of Assistance to Entangled Whales) are responsible for dealing with cases of whales entangled in fishing gear; Ecotours has supported these activities by providing boats and trained personnel for rescue maneuvers.
– Distribution of ecological and conservation information for environmental education.
– Find more information at www.whalephoto.org
Boca de Tomatlán Sea Turtle Camp.
– Each season, Ecotours de México makes a donation of various materials necessary for the correct management of the camp (tarpaulins, buckets, boxes, rakes, diggers, etc.)
– Also, donations of teaching materials with information about turtles have been made.
– Likewise, a donation is made per person in each of our visits during our tour “Encounter with Nature at the Sea Turtle Camp”.
The Green Macaw Sanctuary.
– In 2017, an artificial nest was donated for the project of protection, conservation and reproduction of the green macaw in Las Juntas and Los Veranos, Jalisco.
– Ecotours staff also supported the assembly of the donated artificial nest.
– Also, a donation is made per person in each of our visits to the sanctuary during the “Green Macaws Sanctuary” tour.
Campaigns to clean rivers and beaches.
– Ecotours has organized and participated in various local campaigns to clean the rivers and beaches of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay.
– In the same way, we clean the areas we visit in our tours.
Fishing Garbage Tournament at Marietas Islands.
– Ecotours has promoted and participated of the cleaning activities organized by CONANP (National Commission of Protected Natural Areas) and the National Park managers.
Distribution of organic products.
– To further support the care of our environment, at our shop we have biodegradable products (Newen organic soap, solid shampoo, handmade soaps), environment-riendly products (bamboo toothbrushes) and reusable products (aluminum bottles, mesh bags and jute bags).
We do this because we really care about Nature.
What to bring
Bring your refillable water bottle or purchase your bottle at cost with us and get 10% discount in our store. Check the Ecofriendly products Link section.
Binoculars, all-terrain shoes or tennis, comfortable clothing, insect repellent, sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat or cap), camera.
Cancellation Policies
- Cancellations 72 hrs in advance 100 % refund
- Cancellations 48 hrs in advance 50% refund
- Cancellations the day of tour, no shows or being late, No refund, forfeit the entire amount
- Activities may be changed due to weather conditions (hurricane, storm)
- All guests are required to sign a release of liability
- All tours are non-refundable once taken
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