Uxmal and Puuc Route Birding Day
A birding day around Uxmal and the Puuc Route for Yucatan endemics, low forest birds and optional archaeology.
About this tour
This BirdWatch tour follows the Birding in the Yucatan Uxmal and Puuc Route birding tour, starting early to reach the birding area by sunrise.
The route focuses on humid low forest, grassland edges and wetland patches near the Mayan ruins region, with optional time in the archaeological site or gardens for additional birds and cultural context.
Birds you can spot
Driophlox fuscicauda
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Amblycercus holosericeus
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Tachybaptus dominicus
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Ramphocaenus melanurus
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Rostrhamus sociabilis
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Granatellus sallaei
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Eumomota superciliosa
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Uropsila leucogastra
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Amazona xantholora
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Myiarchus yucatanensis
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Cyanocorax yucatanicus
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Melanerpes pygmaeus
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Guides
Itinerary ▼
Bird low forest and edge habitat near Uxmal for Yucatan endemics, parrots, wrens, tanagers and motmots.
Enter the ruins for Maya history and easy birding around buildings and open areas, or continue birding nearby gardens and habitat edges.
If time allows, finish at a Merida park or wetland patch for Snail Kite, grebes and urban-edge birds.
Locations & map
- Uxmal - Yucatan Peninsula Mexico (Yucatan Peninsula birding habitat; final route depends on season and access.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Custom private birding departure; best timing and availability to confirm with Sandra.
Price: Price on request
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: Uxmal 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.