Puuc Route
Uxmal and its surroundings
For attendees who wish to enjoy a short-distance birding experience with opportunities to observe a wide variety of representative regional species, we offer three full-day tour options: Chichén Itzá and its surroundings, Celestún, or the Puuc Route and Uxmal. These tours can be scheduled either before or after the congress, depending on each attendee’s arrival or departure date..
Puuc Route
The Puuc Route is a popular choice among visitors interested in exploring several well-preserved Maya ruins located close to one another. Situated in the southern part of Yucatán State, this region features a tall forest ecosystem that offers sightings of species not typically found north of Mérida,
We will start this tour early in the morning to reach the birding area by sunrise. Uxmal is part of the Puuc Route of the Mayan ancient ruins region of the Yucatan Peninsula. This area is characterized by humid low forests with some grassland and wetlands, making it a good place for the Yellow-lored Parrot, Yucatan Jay, Yucatan Woodpecker, Gray-throated Chat, Yucatan Flycatcher, Yellow Billed Cacique, White-bellied Wren, and other good birds like Long-billed Gnat Wren or Red-throated Ant Tanager. There is a road right next to the archeological site perfect for this species. Sometimes Hook-billed Kite is around and Lesson’s Motmot and Turquoise Browed Motmot are too.
Uxmal arqueological site
While the ruins themselves offer less bird diversity than the surrounding area, we can have great views of Cliff Swallows that live inside the buildings. We might also spot a Turquoise-browed Motmot, Yucatan Woodpecker, Yucatan Jay or other birds perched just a few meters away. Sometimes there can be seen some birds of prey like the Gray-headed Kite or the Great Horned Owl perching in the ruins. If you're interested in learning more about Mayan history and appreciating the unique Puuc-style architecture with its detailed carvings, we recommend visiting the archaeological site of Uxmal.
Price and Reservation
Includes:
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Guiding services
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Transportation from hotel/congress venue to all spots and Drop-Off at Mérida hotel
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Box lunch and Water
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Entrance tickets are not included*