Birding El Tuito & Sierra Madre Highlands
Join our expert birding guides for a ride south to one of the Puerto Vallarta area’s most fascinating bird habitats, El Tuito & the Sierra Madre Highlands.
Just one hour inland from Puerto Vallarta we will encounter the Pine and Oak Forest of the Sierra Madres stretching between Mexico’s Neo-volcanic belt and the Pacific Coast. Birds migrate from both the north and the south to meet and mingle 1000 meters above sea level in the spectacular Sierra Madre Highlands. Needless to say, birding El Tuito is one of the most amazing places you can go bird watching in Mexico.
Depending the time of the year, some of the bird species that you may see in this area of the Sierra Madre Highlands include:
- Black-Vented Oriole
- Hooded Oriole
- Bullock’s Oriole
- Altamira Oriole
- Black Throated Grey
- Golden Vireo
- Warbling Vireo
- Lilac Crowned Parrots
- Orange-fronted Parakeet
- Rose Throated Warbler
- Rufous Capped Warbler
- Grace’s Warbler
- Beryline Hummingbird
- Grey-Collared Pygmy Owl
- Laughing Falcon
- Blue Mockingbird
- Grey-Crowned Woodpecker
- Pale-billed Woodpecker
- Varied Bunting
- Painted Redstart
- Tufted Flycatcher
- Greater Pewee
- Green Jay
- Magpie Jays
- Citreoline Trogons
- Tropical Kingbird
Birding El Tuito and the Sierra Madre Highlands is becoming one of the most in-demand Vallarta bird watching areas because of the wide range of species. Combine that with some of the best birding guides in Puerto Vallarta and see for yourself why it is becoming one of the finest of all Mexico birding destinations. Don't miss out on this spectacular opportunity to get to know the birds of Mexico on this incredible Puerto Vallarta bird watching excursion.
Birding Sierra Madre Highlands & El Tuito Birds Tour Details
Birding Sierra Madre Highlands & El Tuito Birds Tour Includes:
- Round-trip transportation
- Fluent English-speaking birding guide
- Bird watching Sierra Highlands
- Bird watching El Tuito
- Visit to Rancho Primavera
- Continental breakfast
- Snacks in El Tuito
- Binoculars and telescope for bird watching
- Puerto Vallarta birding checklist and field guides
Departures: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:00am
Length: Approximately 8 Hours.
Birding Sierra Madre Highlands & El Tuito Birds Recommendations:
- Binoculars if you have your own
- Eco-Friendly bug spray
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light layers
- Camera
- Sun Hat
- Eco-Friendly sun block
- Money for tips, lunch, & souvenirs
Children: Birding is a great family activity and kids ages 4 to 11 pay a discounted price!
Cruise Ship Passengers: Late departures from our office in Marina Vallarta are available to cruise ship passengers who arrive before 9:30am. We are happy to accommodate some cruise ship groups with the understanding that the number of birds may not be great later in the day.
Insider Tip: If you have the opportunity, buy some fresh local Panela cheese from the locals in El Tuito. This is the freshest and tastiest regional cheese here in Mexico and El Tuito is famous for making the best fresh cheese.
Know Before You Go: Want to study up on the birds of Banderas Bay before you visit Mexico? Check out this Birds of Puerto Vallarta Guide put together by a team of local birding experts and enthusiasts.
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Adult:
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Children:
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(The balance of $00.00 in cash or $00.00 in credit card per person must be paid the day of the tour)
