How much does the birdwatching tour cost?

The tour costs $3,600 MXN per boat (1 to 6 people). An entrance fee to the nature reserve of $125 MXN per person is added. Reserve your spot with $500 MXN and the rest is paid at the start.

How long does it last and what time does it leave?

Approximately 4 hours, with a recommended departure at sunrise (6:00 AM), when there is more bird activity and better light. The schedule is adjusted according to weather and tide.

What birds can be observed?

From the iconic pink flamingo to herons, pelicans, roseate spoonbills, diving ducks, lesser black hawks, and migratory shorebirds. Each outing is different depending on the season.

Does it include binoculars and a guide?

Yes. It includes an equipped boat, local guide (Spanish, English, and Italian), a pair of courtesy binoculars per boat, and a species identification list.

Who is this tour for?

For nature photographers, birdwatchers (beginners or experts), couples, families, and travelers seeking a peaceful and authentic experience. From 1 to 6 people per boat.

Birdwatching in Río Lagartos | Private Birdwatching Tour

The experience

The dawn, the silence, and thousands of wings

We set sail at dawn, when the lagoon awakens and the light is perfect. We navigate slowly, calmly, while your guide interprets songs, silhouettes, and behaviors.

It's not just a walk: it's an expedition designed 100% for observing and identifying birds. Binoculars on your shoulder, camera ready, and patience as your best ally for the best sightings.

🕕 Departure 6:00 AM ⏱️ ~4h 🚤 1 to 6 people 🗣️ Spanish · English · Maya

Couple of birdwatchers with binoculars in front of white herons in the mangroves of Río Lagartos

Why Ría Lagartos

An international refuge for birds

The Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve protects a mosaic of mangroves, estuaries, coastal lagoons, marshes, and savanna. It is a wetland of international importance where more than 250 species of waterfowl breed and thousands of migratory birds rest each season.

1986

Ramsar site of international importance

+20,000

waterfowl that sustain the wetland

Flamenco

nesting of the Caribbean pink flamingo

Official sources: Ramsar (Site no. 332) · CONANP · UNESCO-MAB

The inside tour

All set for you to just look at the sky.

Equipped boat

Vessel with all safety equipment.

Guide

Local bird specialist (Spanish, English, and Italian).

Binoculars

1 courtesy pair by boat (bring yours if you can).

Species list

Identification support and field checklist.

Private rate

$3,600 MXNby boat · 1 to 6 people

Boat tour · 1 to 6 people$3,600 MXN
Entry to the nature reserve · per person$125 MXN
Reserve your spot today with$500 MXN

The entrance to the nature reserve is paid separately ($125 MXN per person). Reservations with $500 MXN and the rest is paid at the beginning. Write to us and we will confirm schedule, weather, tides, and availability.

What you will be able to see

From the pink flamingo to the most elusive birds

Each outing is different. We look for everything from the iconic pink flamingo to more discreet species like the pygmy kingfisher, the jabiru (depending on the season), and migratory shorebirds.