9-Day Yucatan Peninsula Birding Trip
A 9-day Yucatan Peninsula birding trip covering Puerto Morelos, Valladolid, Rio Lagartos, Merida, Campeche, Calakmul, Bacalar and Cozumel.
About this tour
This BirdWatch review draft follows Birding in the Yucatan's 9-day birding trip around the peninsula, promoted as a route through the main regions with the chance to see around 240 species.
The tour starts with Cancun airport pickup and continues through major Yucatan and Quintana Roo birding areas, forest reserves, wetlands, archaeological zones and Cozumel Island.
Birds you can spot
Heliornis fulica
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Colinus nigrogularis
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Celeus castaneus
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Cynanthus forficatus
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Arremonops chloronotus
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Leptotila plumbeiceps
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Ramphastos sulfuratus
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Momotus lessonii
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Doricha eliza
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Jacana spinosa
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Meleagris ocellata
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Ceratopipra mentalis
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Piranga roseogularis
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Vireo bairdi
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Granatellus sallaei
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Aramides albiventris
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Amazona albifrons
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Notharchus hyperrhynchus
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Icterus auratus
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Myiarchus yucatanensis
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Campylorhynchus yucatanicus
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Guides
Itinerary ▼
Airport pickup, transfer to Puerto Morelos and optional evening birding for nocturnal targets.
Bird Puerto Morelos Reserve for Yucatan Flycatcher, Green-backed Sparrow, Orange Oriole, Rose-throated Tanager and many forest birds.
Bird near Valladolid, then continue to Rio Lagartos via Kikil and other productive stops.
Bird coastal dune and mangrove habitats for restricted-range species, flamingos and wetland birds.
Drive to Campeche with birding stops south of Merida and near Campeche city.
Full-day birding at Calakmul Reserve and the archaeological zone, followed by the bat cave spectacle if conditions allow.
Bird Hormiguero lagoons and archaeological area, then Kohunlich for forest species before continuing to Bacalar.
Ferry to Cozumel and bird forest, mangroves and coastal dunes for Cozumel Emerald, Cozumel Vireo and island specialties.
Optional final birding near Cancun depending on flight time, then airport transfer.
Locations & map
- Cancun - Yucatan Peninsula Mexico (Yucatan Peninsula birding habitat; final route depends on season and access.)
Included
- Multi-day birding guide service - Guided birding throughout the Yucatan Peninsula route, subject to final confirmation.
- Custom route planning - Route can be adapted around target birds, dates, pace and logistics.
- International flights and travel insurance - Not included.
- Final accommodation, meals, entrance fees, boat fees and transport costs - Confirmed in Sandra's final quotation.
Transport & stays
- Private vehicle / local transport as quoted Vehicle, boat and entrance logistics are confirmed in Sandra's final quotation. | Meet: Cancun Airport or the confirmed starting point. | Pickup: Pickup and transport logistics to be confirmed after inquiry.
Policies & FAQ
Are prices and dates final?
No. BirdWatch will forward the enquiry to Sandra so she can confirm current availability, price, route, inclusions and logistics.
Can the tour focus on my target birds?
Yes. Send your target list with the enquiry and Sandra can advise which sites and timing are most suitable.