BIRDWATCHING · PRIVATE BIRDWATCHING TOURS IN MEXICO
Good private birdwatching tours in Mexico fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of a private Celestún flamingo tour from Mérida, with mangrove boating, wildlife, beach time, seafood, pricing, and practical tips.
“Everything was exceptional from the communication in the beginning to the guide and driver to the experience itself. Also they accommodated our additional requests and even returned my husbands hat when he left it in the car. 12 out of 10!”
Review of Cancun’s private birdwatching tour, with expert guides, hotel pickup, jungle stops, bird tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“Carlos was a pleasure to bird with. His knowledge, skill, and friendly personality were so much fun to spend a morning with. He knew some great places to see a variety of birds, including all of my top wish list species. I would love to go birding with him again!”
Review of the private Sian Ka’an birdwatching tour from Playa del Carmen, with early pickup, expert guiding, private transport, and practical tips.
“Carlos was VERY knowledgeable about the birds, their songs and their habits. He also speaks fluent bird! It would have been nice to see some wetland areas.”
Review of a private Celestún flamingo tour from Mérida, with mangroves, birdlife, a freshwater spring, Yucatecan food, and beach time.
“Omg. This was amazing. Jorge our tour guide as well as our driver Jorge were extremely knowledgeable and kind. Suggestion of Pampanos restaurant was wonderful. David the boat driver was knowledgeable and awesome as well. I would go on this tour again right now. Did my partner’s birthday up really nicely. She said it was the best birthday she ever had. I’m 64 & I felt young again on this trip with the wind in my face on the boat. Although, I can see anyone at any age enjoying this trip thoroughly. I had just had surgery on my hip & because everyone was so helpful it was a breeze…”
Review of a private Cancun tour to Ek Balam, Las Coloradas, Rio Lagartos, flamingos, crocodiles, and a tequila tasting.
“A varied tour with an excellent guide. Boat excursion was fantastic - managed to see crocodiles and flamingos”
Review of a private Cancun tour to Ek Balam and Rio Lagartos, with pink flamingos, boat costs, temple access, timing, and practical tips.
“The day was wonderful! Fermin arrived right on time at my hotel. He drove a very comfortable, clean van. He was prepared for the heat with cold towels and water. He offered me my choice of routes. The slower scenic way vs the toll road. He told interesting stories about the countryside and the villages we passed through. We met up with his friend in Rio Lagartos who had his boat ready to go. We had a lovely boat ride out to the salt pans passing by alligators, egrets, black hawks, pelicans and two roseate spoonbills. The salt pans were a surreal combination of stark colors ..the white salt, the…”
Review of Cozumel’s private birdwatching tour, with guide Elvis Jimenez, hotel pickup, 17 possible species, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“Elvis Jimenez is a delightful person and a 5 star birder. He introduced us to 17 species that we had not previously seen. He was very patient in helping us to get excellent photos. We highly recommend him.”
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