Birding El Quelele, Desembocada & the Ameca River Region of Banderas Bay
With over 350 both migrant and endemic species, the birds of Puerto Vallarta offer some of the best birding in Mexico. The Ameca River with its creek beds, the protected El Quelele lagoon and the La Desembocada semi-deciduous tropical forests are all exceptional places for birding in Puerto Vallarta. Pair that with one of the top birding experts in Banderas Bay and Ameca River birding is one of the best Puerto Vallarta bird watching tours out there.
Birding La Desembocada & El Colorado: The semi-deciduous tropical forest here is home to over 80 species of birds. El Colorado an agricultural town that thrives from the Ameca River just like the tropical forest that spreads through the valley.
Birding El Quelele Lagoon: The Ameca River carves out creeks, smaller rivers, mangroves and lagoons perfect for a huge variety of water fowl. In the most wildlife dense part of the Ameca River you will find the protected El Quelele Lagoon is aptly named for the Quelele, or Crested Caracara that frequent the lagoon. Aside from birds, you can also spot raccoons & coatimundis on land, or turtles and even crocodiles sunbathing on the banks of the river. El Quelele is comprised of 100 hectares (247 acres) of protected wetland nature preserve. Needless to say some of the top bird watching in Puerto Vallarta can be found here.
So get out your guide books and binoculars and have your cameras ready because your expert birding guide will help you spot several of the many Banderas Bay bird species such as:
- Orange Fronted Parakeet
- Anhinga
- Wood Stork
- Citreoline Trogon
- Roseate Spoonbill
- Whistling Duck
- Military Macaw
- Crested Caracara
- White and White-faced Ibis
- Magpie Jay
- Green Heron
- Yellow-winged Cacique
- Variety of Trogon
- Green Jay
- Jacanas
- Blue Heron
- Tropical Kingbird
- San Blas Jay
- Golden Cheeked Woodpecker
- Kiskadees among many others..
- Social Flycatcher
- Russet-crowned Mot Mot
You will finish the day with a real local experience, recharging with some snacks under the palapa of one of the local fisherman's restaurants in Boca de Tomates.
Telescope toting birding guides, small groups and the birding paradise found along the Ameca River all combine to make this one of the best bird watching tours in Puerto Vallarta. If you are fascinated with birds like we are, then do not miss this opportunity to discover the birds of Puerto Vallarta. Book your Ameca River birding tour today!
Banderas Bay Bird Watching Ameca River Tour Details
Banderas Bay Bird Watching Ameca River Tour Includes:
- Round-trip transportation
- Fluent English-speaking birding guide
- Birding El Colorado & Desembocada
- Birding Ameca River
- Birding Quelele Lagoon
- Continental breakfast
- Bottled water
- Snacks in Boca de Tomates palapa restaurant
- Binoculars and telescope for bird watching
- Puerto Vallarta birding checklist and field guides
Departures: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:00am. Departure times vary depending on meeting locations. There are meeting locations available from Nuevo Vallarta, Marina Vallarta, Centro Vallarta and Conchas Chinas. Exact instructions will be sent with your confirmation voucher.
Length: Approximately 8 Hours.
Banderas Bay Bird Watching Ameca River 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, extra food & 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 as great later in the day.
Insider Tip: Boca de Tomates THE local spot in Puerto Vallarta for fresh seafood. If time allows and you are hungry, we highly recommend ordering the local specialty, pescado sarandeado to share.
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.
Reserve Your Banderas Bay Bird Watching Ameca River Now
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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)
