Muyil and Sian Ka'an Birding Tour
A birding tour south of Tulum combining Muyil village, Sian Ka'an forest, wetlands, boardwalk and optional lagoon boat experience.
About this tour
This BirdWatch review draft follows Birding in the Yucatan's Muyil birding tour in and around Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.
The route combines secondary forest, medium forest, fruiting and flowering plants, the Muyil archaeological area, boardwalk transition habitat and lagoon edge birding, with an optional boat and lazy-river experience.
Birds you can spot
Thraupis episcopus
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Micrastur semitorquatus
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Trogon caligatus
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Colaptes rubiginosus
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Ramphastos sulfuratus
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Pampa curvipennis
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Dendrocincla homochroa
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Habia rubica
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Piranga roseogularis
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Aramides albiventris
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Elaenia flavogaster
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Guides
Itinerary ▼
Walk around Muyil and nearby mixed vegetation for tanagers, hummingbirds, toucans and Yucatan forest species.
Bird taller forest inside the protected archaeological zone for woodpeckers, woodcreepers, forest-falcons and ant-tanagers.
Bird the forest-to-mangrove boardwalk and lagoon edge; optional boat focuses more on scenery and the canal experience than on intensive birding.
Locations & map
- Muyil - Yucatan Peninsula Mexico (Yucatan Peninsula birding habitat; final route depends on season and access.)
Included
- Private birding guide service - Guided birding with Sandra or the Birding in the Yucatan team, subject to availability.
- Route planning around target birds - Birding sites are selected around season, access, habitat and guest priorities.
- Meals, entrance fees and boat fees - Excluded unless confirmed in the final quote.
- Accommodation and long-distance transport - Excluded unless included in a custom itinerary.
Transport & stays
- Private vehicle / local transport as quoted Vehicle, boat and entrance logistics are confirmed in Sandra's final quotation. | Meet: Muyil area or another confirmed pickup 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.