4 Las Coloradas Birdwatching Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Sian Ka’an & Birdwatching Tours By Eddy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Start at 7:00 am near Chunyaxché for a small-group birdwatching walk through jungle, Maya community land, Muyil’s archaeological zone, and Sian Ka'an. Eddy, or guides Moises and Emiliano, help you find local species by sight and sound, followed by traditional food.

“We loved our birding tour with Eddy! We were so impressed with his knowledge of local birds - he was able to identify birds SO quickly and easily and we saw a whopping 57 species on our day out with him (which I think may have been his record high for a tour in this area)! Highly recommend booking with Eddy if you want to see and learn about the local birds.”

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2.Birdwatching in Sian Ka´an Muyil from Tulum – Shared Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Start at 6:00 am with guides such as Miguel or José Paz, watching birds around Muyil and the Sian Ka’an Biosphere entrance. Expect Mayan ruins, coffee, breakfast, telescope views, and up to 10 people. Tulum pickup and the lagoon boat ride cost extra.

“Squirrel Cuckoo, the two Mot-mots, Ocellated Turkey and the collared Aracari were our mega-twitches of the day!! José Paz is one of the best birding guides with whom we've had the pleasure finding new birds !!”

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3.Bird Watching in Sian Ka´an Muyil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Start at 6 a.m. with guide Miguel, coffee, tea, and a light breakfast before walking through Muyil and its archaeological site in search of birds. You can add binoculars, transport from Tulum, and a boat ride through Sian Ka’an with a lazy-river float.

“Miguel was exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and generous. He made the experience both fun and educational about the local birds, wildlife and culture. Can’t recommend this tour enough.”

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4.Birdwatching in Coba from Tulum – Shared Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $149

Meet at 6 a.m. in Tulum and ride to Coba for birdwatching around the lagoon, village, and Maya ruins. Guides such as Miguel and Claudio help spot toucans, trogons, jays, and woodpeckers. The day includes a light breakfast, drinks, archaeological admission, and a local family meal.

“I can't recommend this tour enough. Not only for the spectacular birding - the motmots, trogons, jays, bentbills, and more! - but also for our guide, Miguel. Miguel was one of the best guides I've ever had, in Yucatan or elsewhere. Incredibly knowledgable, willing to help with any level of birder, and someone who clearly cares about biodiversity in the region. It's not every trip that you end up with your tour guide as a friend!”

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