Birdwatching Playa del Carmen: Unique Birding Tour in Mayan Jungle

Few people are aware that close to Playa del Carmen lies an excellent bird-watching location. Accompanied by an expert birding guide, participants can embark on a distinctive birding tour through the heart of the Mayan jungle, trekking to hidden spots to witness a diverse array of bird species native to the Yucatan Peninsula.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lotes Eco-Residenciales Juul K’iin Ruta de los Cenotes - 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
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup or meeting point pickup
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Birdwatching guide expert
What's Not Included
  • Private tour service
  • Tips
Additional Information
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
30 Avenida Nte. 482
30 Avenida Norte
Guide will meet you at Walmart parking area.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Josefine_b
Mar 18, 2026
Amazing experience - The tour was amazing! We had the best time and learned so much about the local birds. Carlos is very knowledgeable and explained everything in detail to us. We saw in just a few hours over 40 different types of birds. I can recommend this tour to anyone who loves wildlife and birds 💕❤️
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Bellepointpleasant
Mar 4, 2026
So many birds!!! - Half 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!!!
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161yasirh
Feb 12, 2026
An Amazing Bird Watching Tour! - We 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
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Ianbb3771gu
Jan 29, 2026
Brilliant Guide - Carlos 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.
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Erica_f
Feb 2, 2025
Experienced and passionate bird watching guides, will make it so worth it for you! - Four 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!
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Kyle_g
Jan 15, 2025
Newbie - Carlos was amazing! As a beginner in birding, he helped me learn so much about this hobby! I highly recommend this activity!
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Susan
Nov 15, 2024
Great birding in Akumal! - Great 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.
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James
Nov 9, 2024
54 species in 5 hours! - Our 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.
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Janet_c
Jun 11, 2024
Fantastic, colorful... - Fantastic, 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.
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Alan_t
Mar 30, 2024
Great birding experience - Carlos 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.
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From $175
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).