Journey with our knowledgeable guides to the Central Valleys, Highlands, Isthmus, Pacific Lowlands & Coast of Oaxaca and explore its varied landscapes for an exciting bird-watching adventure! Stay in comfortable modern hotels and ride in safe vans with outstanding drivers.
Journey with Travelian’s knowledgeable guides to the varied landscape of Oaxaca for an exciting and remarkable bird-watching adventure! Stay in comfortable modern hotels and ride in safe vans with outstanding drivers. Visit the high oak forests of Benito Juarez National Park for bird watching at Arroyo Guacamayas. Some of our target species: Oaxaca sparrow, Boucard’s Wren, Red Warbler, Dwarf Jay and White-throated Towhee.
Drive to Teotitlan del Valle, the Yagul Archeological Site and the route to the lowlands of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec for more bird-watching. Some of our target species: Bridled Sparrow, Oscellated Thrasher, Beautiful Hummingbird, Pileated Flycatcher.
In the Isthmus visit the higher elevation forest of La Mata and the shores of Laguna Superior, Santa Maria Xadani. After lunch in Juchitan drive to Huatulco birding along the route. Some of our target species: Rose-bellied Bunting, Cinnamon-tailed Sparrow, and the Lesser Ground-cuckoo.
Have an extra day off to relax and birdwatch on your own or join one of our optional tours (A boat ride to the Bays of Huatulco for pelagic birding, snorkeling and lunch, or go on a birding tour of Copalita Eco –Archeological Park).
Early the next morning visit the Huatulco National Park for bird-watching. Stop for lunch at Playa Maguey. Travelers may stay at the beach and enjoy swimming. Our driver will pick up travelers at designated times to return to the hotel. Some of our target species: Flammulated Flycatcher, Colima Pygmy Owl, and the Red-breasted Chat.
The following morning travel up 4,000 feet to Pluma Hidalgo’s cloud forest for a full day of bird-watching. Enjoy lunch at a lovely lodge. Some of our target species: Blue-capped Hummingbird, Grey-crowned Woodpecker, Grace’s Warbler, Golden Vireo.
The next day our location is at lower elevation in the lush tropical forest of a beautiful eco tropical garden, where we’ll enjoy breakfast birding-watching, and a delicious lunch. The site is next to the pristine Magdalena River for those of you who wish to take a refreshing swim be sure to bring along your bathing suits! We’ll travel to Puerto Escondido after our morning and early afternoon of birding in the gardens. Some of our target species: Citreoline Trogon, Russet-crowned Motmot, and the Orange-breasted Bunting.
The following morning we leave for a boat ride to visit many species of birds in Laguna de Manialtepec. This Lagoon is four miles long with remarkable mangroves filled with nesting birds. Lunch and birding will take place on a sandbank between the ocean and the lagoon. Some of our target species: Roseate Spoonbill, Mangrove Vireo, Magnificient Frigatebirds, and Wood storks, and many other water birds.
On our last day we’ll enjoy a leisurely breakfast and check out of the hotel. This is the end of our tour. Some travelers may wish to stay longer, fly to Oaxaca City, or be driven back to Huatulco (we can arrange a private driver for you). Others may wish to return with our Travelian guides who will be departing that morning for our flight to Mexico City. Please check our itinerary for details.
The list of bird species we’ve given you are a fraction of what you’ll be witnessing. We look forward to having you join us for this action-packed birding adventure in beautiful Oaxaca!
Travelers flying from US/CAN/Europe can meet us at Oaxaca City Airport at 4:00 PM or at our hotel in Oaxaca. 6:00 PM Meet Travelian Guide in hotel lobby for orientation and receive detailed itinerary and reference materials. Walk to dinner* to a nearby restaurant.
Breakfast at hotel. Leave for all day birding at Arroyo Guacamayas in Benito Juarez Mountains. Have lunch at site (included). Drive back to hotel in Oaxaca. 6:30 PM Meet in lobby to leave for dinner* at a nearby restaurant. Night in Oaxaca.
Download Field Checklist for Arroyo Guacamaya.148 species (+3 other taxa) - Mar, All Years. eBird Hotspot map: Arroyo Guacamaya.
Breakfast at hotel – Check out. Leave for Teotitlan del Valle, birding around the village and dam. Visit Yagul Archeological Site for birding. Lunch* outside Mitla. Travel to coastal lowlands, birding en route. Arrive at hotel - Check in and have dinner* Night in Tehuantepec.
Download Field Checklist for Teotilán del Valle. 135 species (+2 other taxa) - Mar, All Years. eBird Hotspot map: Teotitlán del Valle -- La Presita.
Breakfast at hotel - Check out Leave for bird-watching at Santa Maria Xadani and then on to Cerro Tolistoque. Birding Lunch* in Juchitan Travel to Huatulco Arrive in Huatulco late afternoon - check into our hotel Dinner* at Hotel. Night in Huatulco
Download Field Checklist for Playa Santa Maria Xadani. 130 species (+4 other taxa) - Mar, All Years. eBird Hotspot map: Playa Santa Maria Xadani.
Download Field Checklist for Ojo de Agua Tolistoque. 130 species (+4 other taxa) - Mar, All Years. eBird Hotspot map: Ojo de Agua Tolistoque.
Breakfast at hotel. Free day to relax at hotel or beach. Lunch on your own. Optional Tour offered for an extra fee: - Private boat tour of the Bays of Huatulco for pelagic birding, lunch and snorkeling (min 7 travelers) Return to hotel Meet in the evening for dinner* Night in Huatulco
Breakfast at hotel Leave for bird-watching in Huatulco National Park Have lunch* at Playa Maguey Enjoy spending the afternoon at the beach, or return to hotel (there will be two departure times depending on what the group wants to do) Meet in the lobby of our hotel to go for dinner* at a nearby restaurant Night in Huatulco
Download Field Checklist for Parque Nacional Huatulco. 161 species (+4 other taxa) - Mar, All Years. eBird Hotspot map: Parque Nacional Huatulco.
Breakfast at hotel Early coffee at hotel - check out. Depart for birding in Pluma Hidalgo. Lunch* at eco-lodge - check in afterwards. Continue birding in town. Dinner at eco-lodge. Night in Pluma Hidalgo
Download Field Checklist for Camino Pluma Hidalgo. 114 species (+1 other taxa) - Mar, All Years. eBird Hotspot map: Camino Pluma Hidalgo.
Download Field Checklist for Pluma Hidalgo (pueblo). 111 species - Mar, All Years. eBird Hotspot map: Pluma Hidalgo (pueblo).
Early coffee at hotel and check out Leave for bird-watching and breakfast at Eco Tropical Garden Bird watching at the site (Lunch included) Optional swim in the Magdalena River Depart for Puerto Escondido Arrive in Puerto Escondido and check into hotel – Dinner* at hotel Night in Puerto Escondido
Breakfast at hotel Leave for birdwatching in boat at Laguna de Manialtepec Lunch included Return to Puerto Escondido hotel Afternoon birding Farewell Dinner* at special restaurant Night in Puerto Escondido
Travelian Guide for this tour will depart for the airport at 11:00 AM and fly to CDMX airport on Interjet 3251. Flight departs at 1:30 PM and arrives into Mexico City at 3:00 PM and then we'll take our shuttle to San Miguel de Allende.
* Meals marked with an asterisk are not included in the trip's fee.
Oaxaca is the most biodiverse state of Mexico.
Manialtepec Lagoon is an IBA site (Important Bird Area).
Official ID your current Passport, Mexican residency ID (original passport needed for flying)
Original INAPAM ID (if you have one)
Credit Cards, Debit card, Cash in Pesos for the first day (Cash machines are available)
Active Cell Phone with recharger
Bring sufficient funds for meals and beverages not included in trip cost
Money Belt
Water Bottle
Binoculars
Camera with extra memory and battery charger
Travel Flashlight
Bathing Suit
Hat
Sunblock
Sunglasses
Insect Repellent
Day Pack
Light-weight Walking Shoes
Sturdy walking shoes or boots for highland trails
A fleece garment or light jacket can be useful in case of chilly mornings or evenings (highland mornings will be cool)
Simple comfortable clothing for day and evening wear
Rain shell for mountain mist
Pack your binoculars, toiletries and travel documents in your day pack
A supply of Ziplock plastic storage bags can be handy for storing food items to be used as snacks
Be sure to bring your own Kleenex and small change for bathroom fees
First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, Dramamine or other motion sickness med if susceptible)
Personal prescription drugs
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