Sierra Madre highland birds (Tuito)
Located one hour away from Puerto Vallarta is El Tuito, settled in the green mountains of Cabo Corrientes municipality.
The mountains surrounding El Tuito are a transition zone for various bird species, many species in southern Mexico and Central America have their northernmost limits in this region. Climate here is temperate throughout the year and among the vegetation of the area conifers are abundant as well as oaks and walnuts, along with various fruit trees that provide food and home to the wide variety of birds that we can find here, among which stand out the yellow grosbeak, the blue mockingbird, the elegant and the Citreoline trogon and the endemic flagellated flycatcher.
Duration: 7 hrs
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Oak & Pine forest birds
• Deciduous forest birds
* Guide specialized in birds
* Small groups
• Great views and photo opportunities
* Binoculars and telescope available. Personal bird list.
* Identification material
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ecotours Vallarta, Calle Proa 20 Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta 48335 Mexico
Check in at the office
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: El Tuito, El Tuito, Cabo Corrientes
This town has the beauty of a typical Mexican town of yesteryear, with cobblestone streets and traditional architecture, along with all modern comforts and facilities. In addition to this, it is one of the best birding destinations in and around Puerto Vallarta, due to its location.
Duration: 1 hour
Inclusions
- Breakfast - coffee, sweet rolls, some fruit, juice, bottled water & granola bar
- Driver/expert birding bilingual guide.
- Group transportation in van A/C to/from
- Telescope and binoculars available
- Check list and Field guides
- Snacks - Refreshments at Tuito on local restaurant
- Donation to Rancho Primavera
- Travel insurance
- Entry/Admission - Ecotours Vallarta
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for travelers with Knee problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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