Bird Watching Tours in, and around, Puerto Vallarta

THE BIRDS OF SIERRA TUITO

Vermilion Flycatcher

This tour combines tropical birding with the higher elevations of the Sierra Tuito Mountain Range. We are fortunate to be located where the sierra meets the volcanic belt splitting the country into two distinct avian regions. Here numerous endemic species from the North are found at their southern limit. In addition many Southern Mexico and Central American species can be encountered at their Northern limits!

These are great birding tours, always small groups and guided by Vallarta’s top birders, the team of Ricardo Barraza (biologist) and Karel Beets (naturalist) is led by eagle-eyed and bilingua lnaturalist Alejandro Martinez. He has been specializing in ecotourism since 1997 and published the guide and checklist for the birds of Puerto Vallarta area in 1999, "The Birds from Paradise". While developing this birding guide along with mentor, Professor Dennis W. Boddy, he became an accomplished birder and a dedicated conservationist. In 2004 an improved and updated second edition was also published. The Birds of Paradise is available at the office..



Military Macaw CitreoleanTrogon Grey Crowned Woodpecker
First we will drive from Vallarta, at sea level and gradually head up through tropical forests, sub-perennials up into pine and oak forests of the Sierra Tuito. We will reach over 3,000 feet of elevation and we will also visit the Vallarta Botanical Garden at no extra charge. Many of the species will be quite different from the ones near Puerto Vallarta. The variety of habitats is so great that you can see different varieties of birds, among them the famous Grey-Crowned Woodpecker, varied Bunting, Painted Redstart, Black-Vented Oriole, Grey-Collared Pygmy owl, Tufted Flycatcher, Greater Pewee, Military Macaw, the Orange-fronted Parakeet, Green Jay, the Citreoline Trogons, Tropical Kingbird, Magpie Jays, Pale-billed Woodpecker are some of the areaís common sighting.
Full & fresh continental breakfast in great spot for birding. Ground transportation provided on all tours. First aid Kit, Binoculars and Spotting Scope.  Checklists and all manner of Field Guides for Mexican and North American Birds as reference books.
Throughout the tour- energetic snacks, fruit, purified water and soft drinks are available.
Guacamole brunch and soft drinks will be served at a restaurant.
Guests are welcome to use restaurant facilities and order from menu if they wish (optional, not included).
Departure time for the tour in winter from the South Side at Freddy's Toucan restaurant, Corner of I. Vallarta and Basilio Badillois 7 am. from the South Side office MAP.
Marina Office at 6:30am MAP or 6:10am outside the Hacienda Palma Real, in Nuevo Vallarta MAP.
In the summer times are 30 mins ealier.
 

RESERVATION FORM

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Normally US$ 80.00
Adults : US $ 72.00

Normally US$ 60.00
Child :  US $ 54.00 (4-11)

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Pick Up: Office - Marina - Nuevo Vallarta
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