Classic 9-Day Yucatan Birding Route
A relaxed 9-day Yucatan Peninsula birding route through Cancun, Cozumel, Rio Lagartos, Valladolid, Coba, Muyil and Felipe Carrillo Puerto.
About this tour
This BirdWatch review draft follows Birding in the Yucatan's Classic Route, a relaxed 9-day birding trip designed to cover the peninsula's representative habitats, specialties and endemics.
The route begins in Cancun and crosses Cozumel, Rio Lagartos, Valladolid, Coba, Muyil and Felipe Carrillo Puerto before returning toward Cancun for departure.
Alongside birding, the itinerary includes optional cultural, archaeological and food experiences that can be confirmed with Sandra according to guest interests.
Birds you can spot
Phoenicopterus ruber
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Melanoptila glabrirostris
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Colinus nigrogularis
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Rallus crepitans
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Pteroglossus torquatus
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Geranospiza caerulescens
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Antrostomus badius
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Cynanthus forficatus
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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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Dromococcyx phasianellus
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Piranga roseogularis
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Onychorhynchus coronatus
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Aramides axillaris
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Vireo bairdi
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Rostrhamus sociabilis
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Granatellus sallaei
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Eumomota superciliosa
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Polioptila albiventris
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Amazona albifrons
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Melanerpes pygmaeus
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Campylorhynchus yucatanicus
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Guides
Itinerary ▼
Airport pickup, transfer to Playa del Carmen and possible evening birding for crepuscular or nocturnal birds.
Take the early ferry and bird Cozumel forest, coastal dunes and mangroves for island specialties.
Bird Puerto Morelos Reserve, search Colonia Yucatan and continue to Rio Lagartos.
Bird lowland forest, mangroves and coastal habitats in the Rio Lagartos area.
Search coastal dune and mangrove specialties, then travel via Chichen Itza toward Valladolid.
Bird forest and reserve habitat near Valladolid and Xocen for Yucatan specialties.
Bird Coba, Muyil, Sian Ka'an habitats and travel to Felipe Carrillo Puerto.
Full birding day for humid forest targets and any missing key birds.
Optional final birding near the airport depending on flight time, then departure 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.