Birdwatching Playa del Carmen
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Not many people realize that near Playa del Carmen there is a great spot for bird watching. Along with our knowledgeable birding guide, you will experience a unique birding tour in the middle of the Mayan jungle, hiking to secret places to observe a wide variety of different bird species of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Visit the amazing Ruta de los Cenotes, walk through the surroundings guided by a local birdwatching expert and observe the endemic and migratory birds species in the area.
What‘s Included
Shared guide and transportation services
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Hotel pickup or meeting point pickup.
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Birdwatching guide expert
Private tour service
Tips
Options
Adult
Pickup included
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So many birds!!!
bellePointPleasant,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Half day birdwatching tour with Lugo! Fabulous in every way! Lugo has great knowledge and energy. We went to several different spots and saw almost 50 bird species. We stopped at a very local place for delicious quesadillas. Excellent day and thank you Lugo!!!
An Amazing Bird Watching Tour!
161yasirh,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely incredible bird watching excursion with Carlos, truly a five star experience! Our guide Carlos was extremely knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about the wildlife in the region. Their expertise made all the difference, he was able to identify birds by sight and even just sound. So many lifers and he even sent us the list on E-Bird/Merlin which was awesome. The scenery was breathtaking, the trip was very well organized. If you’re even remotely interested in birding or nature photography, this tour is an absolute must while visiting the Cancun area. We would book again in a heartbeat…which we did the very next day because he had availability
Brilliant Guide
ianbB3771GU,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carlos is a brilliant bird and wildlife guide. He is an expert on birds and can recognise them in the most difficult situations. He made the session interesting and enjoyable and in just over 3 hours we saw over 50 different bird species in an area just 1-2 miles across and quite close to Playa Del Carmen. The birds included two Toucan species, Trogon and Motmot. He knows the area and the best places to see birds very well.
Experienced and passionate bird watching guides, will make it so worth it for you!
Erica F,Feb 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Four of us took this early morning guided bird watching tour in late Jan. 2025. Carlos, our guide, was very knowledgeable about all the bird species we could hope to see, and over the course of our nearly 4hour tour, we saw 43 species! He used special bird calls to lure certain species out closer to us for photo ops. And he even created a list in Ebird for us to view. He took so many great pics for us. Really enjoyed this tour - well worth an early wake-up!
Newbie
Kyle G,Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Carlos was amazing! As a beginner in birding, he helped me learn so much about this hobby! I highly recommend this activity!
Great birding in Akumal!
Susan S,Nov 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! We immediately saw toucans and so many other birds. Carlos was amazing at sighting birds in the trees and pointing them out. Keep in mind, this is a natural, sometimes walking bird tour that is in the jungle. It is amazing to see.
54 species in 5 hours!
James B,Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our expert guide Carlos led us to a very active location on a rural road outside of Playa del Carmen. We were able to find 54 species of birds. Carlos was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. His enthusiasm for birding was evident and he ensured that we saw as many birds as possible. He even created an eBird list for us while we explored and took hi-res photos of birds that he shared after the trip. I highly recommend taking this tour with Carlos.
Fantastic, colorful...
janet c,Jun 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic, colorful birding with Lugo! He knew where to look for and find birds. He was low key, comfortable to work with and knowledgeable about the area. We would use him again.
Great birding experience
Alan T,Mar 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Carlos was a great guide. We identified over 40 species in one morning and many some good photo opportunities. I would highly recommend Carlos as a guide coming from a beginner birder.
Trogons, Motmot, Pygmy Owl, plus a lot more.
Greg A,Mar 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Lugo, was very helpful with identifying birds. He was able to manually whistle like a Ferruginous pygmy owl, which attracted both the owl and other song birds (because song birds attempt to identify this small predator). We spotted about 40 species of birds, including two species of Trogons in the same tree, plus the Turquoise-browse motmot (see photos). Lugo also shared eBird list with tour group at the end so no one else needed to try and keep an active list of birds. I highly recommend visiting, especially in March and April. I also recommend wearing comfortable hiking attire and bring sunscreen plus mosquito repellent. Guide may have extra binoculars, but I brought my own pair as well.
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