ITINERARY: Bird Watching

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

Bird Guides
Our trips are lead by bird guides, each with unique qualifications. Please tell us what level of information you need on your trip. Our guides specialize in:
Birds in the estuary (Spanish & English)
Birds in the estuary/jungle/mountains (Spanish)
Birds in the estuary/jungle/mountains, scientific names, plants, animals, insects, history (Spanish & Fluent in English)

Group Size
Up to 10 people.

Schedule
Leaving from: Hotel Posada Carey, H Batallón No 104 (2 1/2 blocks south of the plaza).
Meet: Meeting time depends on trip.

Equipment
Hat, long-sleeve cotton shirt with collar, wind-breaker or hooded sweatshirt, sandals with socks, long pants, shorts, bathing suit optional for the La Tovara spring pool.
Bug Repellant: 95% deet
Sunscreen: 45 SPF
Camera, video camera, plastic bag or waterproof container, extra batteries!
Snacks: light snacks like crackers and fruit.

Motion Sickness
On boat trips you will be traveling in an open boat on a flat calm estuary. On some routs you will travel in a vehicle from15 minutes to 2 hours on curvy roads. If you are prone to motion sickness, eat a light breakfast and stay away from greasy foods. We recommend medication prescribed by your doctor. Try the medication the day before to make sure it does not effect you adversely. Take as directed.

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Reservations
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