ITINERARY:
Bird Watching Trips
San Blas, Nayarit, MX is well known for bird-watching, with
over 300 species. Here are a few local trips available.
Bird-watching in Singayta
5 miles east of
San Blas. You can see 35 to 50 species of birds like the Fantail
Warbler, Russet Crown Motmot, Citron Trogon, and the Lineated
Woodpecker. 4-hour walk on level ground.
La Tovara National Park: Morning
or Evening Tours
In the evening you can see the
Boat-billed Heron, Tiger heron, Northern Potoo, Common Pauraque,
Lesser Nighthawk and many more birds. This is an exciting
jungle boat tour where you will also see crocodiles, turtles, iguanas and numerous
other creatures in the tropical vegetation. Evening tour starts at 3pm.
4 to 5 hours.
San Cristobal River and Zoquipan
You will see the Roseate Spoonbill, Common Black Hawk, Great Black Hawk, Grey
Hawk, Crane Hawk, Snail Kite, Limpkin, Boat-billed Herons, Tiger Heron, & many
others. See giant crocodiles and other reptiles in their natural habitat. Morning
tour leaves from the bridge at the entrance to San Blas at the San Cristobal
River. Starts at 6am. 4 to 5 hours.
La Bajada
A mountain village 12 miles southeast of San Blas. Mango
groves and jungle are home to spectacular birds like the Elegant Trogon,
Golden Vireo, Tufted Flycatcher, Orange-fronted Parakeet, Pale-billed
Woodpecker, Masked Tityra. 4-hour walk on sloping dirt roads.
Mirador de el Aguila
Visit an overlook where you can observe the Military
Macaws, Orange-fronted Parakeet and Black-throated Magpie-Jay. 45 minutes
from San Blas near Tepic. 3pm to 6pm.
Other Bird-watching Sites
Tecuitata
La Noria
El Ahuacate
Cerro de San Juan
Crucero de Malinal
Guides
Tell us what level of guidance you
need on your trip:
Knowledgeable: This guide is very familiar with the
habitat, and knows the birds in the estuary.
Expert: This guide is an expert
on local birds, habitats, habits, diet, scientific names, local flora
and fauna of all the surrounding areas, and may provide Mexican history
facts.
Group Size
Up to 10 people. More
than one car/taxi may be hired for the group.
Trip Schedule
1. GOING ON YOUR OWN
TAxis
are available to drive you. Gudes are available:
2. GOING WITH A GUIDE
Are Reservations Required? Yes.
Where to Meet Your Guide: To
be determined for your group.
Meeting Time: To be determined
for your group.
Departure Time: To be determined
for your group.
Retrun Time:
Schedule Notes: To
be determined for your group.
What to Pack
CLICK
HERE for
a list of clothing and gear recommended for this trip.
A note about Motion Sickness:
Before traveling, eat a light breakfast, or crackers,
and stay away from greasy foods. If you are
prone to motion sickness, we recommend taking medication prescribed
by your doctor, taken as directed. Try your medication the
day before you travel to make sure it does not effect you adversely.
Photos
This Trip: See
album link below:
Other Tours: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sanblasecotours/sets/
What We Do
The "San Blas EcoTours" website is run by Graphic
Designer Heather Graef & Diving Beyond Owner Doug Storms. We
desigin websites for San Blas guides, offer information about
local tours, make recommendations, and help tourists find
guides. We do not take commissions, and we consider
our work a volunteer
project.
We also have equipment in San Blas that we make available
to guides, such as snorkeling and diving equipment, camping,
and other gear.
Visit our website at: www.sanblasecotours.com
Prices
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General Information Email: info@sanblasecotours.com
Reservations: Click
here for contact info at San Blas EcoTours
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