Bird Watching Muyil Guided Excursion

Duration

6 hours

Languages

English, Spanish, French, Italian, German

Guests

2-40

The town of Muyil offers an excellent opportunity to find a great diversity of birds. It's also the name of an ancient trading post of the Maya in the semi-deciduous jungle of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.

Highlights:

Enjoy an incredible bird diversity in the village and archaeological site of Muyil
Learn about the current Maya culture and the ancient Maya civilization as we walk and look for birds
Admire ancient temples and beautiful landscapes
Experience the area in a relaxed and responsible manner

Includes:

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in hotels located in Tulum Town and Tulum Beach
Air-conditioned transportation
Light breakfast (coffee, energy bar and fruit)
Water, fruit, and snacks
Professional guide
All entrance fees

Not Included:

Pick-up and drop-off service in hotels outside Tulum
Personal Expenses

Please note: Please arrange the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator. You will find their contact information on the voucher after booking. Pick-up is included in the price only for the immediate Tulum area. If your hotel is located outside Tulum, you will have to go to the local operator's office on the day of the tour. The local operator will send you an email with information about the pick-up time and location. Please check your email and get in touch with the local operator at least a day before the tour.

At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended. You should bring a bathing suit, sunglasses, towel, binoculars, sunblock (preferably biodegradable) hat, and some cash. Please note that there are no ATM machines in the area, nor do any of the vendors accept credit cards. You will be back at your hotel in time for lunch.

In this archaeological site as well as the surrounding area you can admire birds such as the olive-throated parakeet, black-headed and gartered trogons, different species of woodpeckers and woodcreepers, beautiful Aracaris and keel-billed toucans, Yucatan, Green and Brown Jays, and much more.

Your experience starts with a walk in a small Mayan community where you can admire different types of vegetation and find an incredible diversity of birds. When it starts to get hot you will go to the shade of the archaeological site to eat a light breakfast and continue birding through the jungle surrounded by ancient temples and beautiful landscapes.

This tour gives you the great chance to identify from 40 to 80 species of birds (depending on the time of the year).