Birdwatching in Buenos Aires - South Coast Reserve

5.00

5.0(12 reviews)

Private Tour

3 hours

English, Spanish

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

If you are passionate about birdwatching, nature and photography, this private experience is an excellent opportunity to discover the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve, Buenos Aires’ main urban birdwatching hotspot, located next to the Rio de la Plata and a few minutes from the city center.

Together with a specialized local guide, you will walk along trails, lagoons and wetlands where you can observe more than 300 species of birds, as well as other wild animals in their natural habitat.

The reserve offers excellent opportunities for bird photography, wildlife observation and contact with nature without leaving Buenos Aires.

It is ideal for birdwatchers, photographers, nature lovers and travelers who enjoy these activities during their stay, stopover or cruise in Buenos Aires.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessible toilets for people with disabilities

What To Expect

We will tour different environments of the reserve, including wetlands, lagoons, native forest, grasslands and viewpoints over the Río de la Plata. The pace of the hike and observation points suit your interests, whether it’s intensive birdwatching with checklists and target species, nature photography or a relaxed experience to discover the biodiversity of Buenos Aires. Depending on the time of year and the conditions of the day, it is possible to observe waterfowl, raptors, migratory birds and many species typical of the Pampian wetlands, in one of the most important areas of urban biodiversity in South America. We have a long-range telescope to appreciate birds up close and, if you don’t have your own, also shared binoculars. There will be frequent opportunities for wildlife photography, with practical advice from the guide and photographer throughout the activity. Comfortable footwear, sunscreen, insect repellent and water are recommended. In case of heavy rains the activity can be rescheduled or cancelled for safety.

Options

Birdwatching in Buenos Aires - South Coast Reserve

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Professional bilingual guide throughout the tour

Use of binoculars and telescope (shared)

Transportation from hotel or accommodation

Tips

Meals

Pickup points

Jorge Newbery Airport

Buenos Aires Argentina

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.00

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful Birding
438mikaelac,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Honestly this birding trip could not have been better. Javier is a wealth of knowledge and he makes every effort to make your birding dreams come true. He is incredibly talented and we feel lucky to have birded with him while in Buenos Aires.
Top notch guide
William S,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Top notch guide, very personable and also knowledgeable with the ability to impart knowledge and enthusiasm to clients.
Javier is extremely...
Ananth K,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Javier is extremely passionate about birds and incredibly good at spotting and identifying them. Even on a hot afternoon, we saw very many different species.
Excellent guide and wide...
Roger C,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent guide and wide range of birds seen. Guide equipped with scope etc - very knowledgeable and experienced.
Birding in Buenos aires
SatyajitN g,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing tour. javier is very knowledgeable. We saw alot of bird species we went to local conservation park
Urban birding at its best!
Wander10859407508,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
On my journey home to the UK from a trip to Antarctica I had a free morning in Buenos Aires; 3 hours birding in the Costanero Sud Eco Park in the centre of the city was an excellent way to spend it. Urban birding at its best. My guide was Javier from Pampas Birding, a charming man and an expert birder. 60 species on the list by the end of the excursion. Price included pick-up from and return to my hotel so all very easy. All birders and non-birders (Javier has a scope so no problem if you don’t have binoculars) would enjoy this outing.
Urban birding at its best!
Alison W,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
On my journey home to the UK from a trip to Antarctica I had a free morning in Buenos Aires; 3 hours birding in Costanero Sur in the centre of the city with Javier from Pampas Birding was an excellent way to spend it. Urban birding at its best. Javier is a charming man and an expert birder; 60 species were on the list in 3 hours! Price included pick-up from and return to my hotel so all very easy and convenient. All birders and non-birders would enjoy this outing; don’t worry if you haven’t got binoculars with you as Javier brings a scope.
Wonderful day in Costanera Sur with Javier
S151TGlauraf,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I'd been to Costanera Sur on my own twice during my stay in Buenos Aires but I'm not the best at identifying birds. Fortunately, I found Javier on TripAdvisor for a private tour. He picked me up at my apartment and took me to the preserve and in just 3 hours we were able to see 71 species and over 30 new lifers. It was a lovely, warm (but not hot) morning and Javier was wonderful to be with and talk to. His birding knowledge is immense and he's fluent in English. As a woman traveling alone, I felt safe and highly recommend Javier. It was a highlight of my two months in Buenos Aires.
Javier went out of his way to get targeted birds and more.
319LisaG,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Javier picked me up at my hotel early on December 24th. I was impressed he had been in contact with the guide I had just spent 5 days with to get a list of birds I still needed. When we found the reserve closed due to combination of slippery muddy trails and it being Christmas Eve day, Javier immediately had another plan. The Tripadvisor tour is 3 hours, but even on a holiday, Javier was happy to add 3 more hours . I always felt safe and cared for, learned a lot, and saw some amazing birds. I highly recommend Javier as a bird guide.
Excellent!!!
190katherinew,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had an absolutely lovely morning walking through the nature park with Javier! We saw 61 species of birds and I felt completely comfortable being a solo traveler. Highly recommend this tour!