5-Hour Xocén Birding Tour from Valladolid for Yucatán Endemics

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spot endemic bird species such as the Yellow-lored Parrot, Yucatán Jay, and Yucatán Flycatcher
• 02 Look for forest species such as hawks, wrens, and woodcreepers
• 03 Birdwatch at the Xocén Birding Trail near Valladolid
• 04 Search a hotspot known for Yucatán endemic birds

See why Xocén is an excellent location for endemic bird species such as the Yellow-lored Parrot, Yucatán Jay, Yucatán Flycatcher, Orange Oriole, Black Catbird, Rose-throated Tanager, and Yucatán Woodpecker. This birding hotspot also offers many opportunities to spot forest species such as hawks, wrens, woodcreepers, motmots, trogons, and tanagers.

See why Xocén is an excellent location for endemic bird species such as the Yellow-lored Parrot, Yucatán Jay, Yucatán Flycatcher, Orange Oriole, Black Catbird, Rose-throated Tanager, and Yucatán Woodpecker.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Valladolid

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Early Morning Birding at Xocén

• 6:00 am - 6:10 am: Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Valladolid City and depart for the Xocén Birding Trail.

• 6:10 am - 6:30 am: Depart for Xocén.

• 6:30 am - 11:00 am: Spot birds in Xocén, Valladolid. The main reason for visiting Xocén is that it is a good location for endemic bird species such as the Yellow-lored Parrot, Yucatán Jay, Yucatán Flycatcher, Orange Oriole, Black Catbird, Rose-throated Tanager, and Yucatán Woodpecker. This hotspot also presents many opportunities for forest species such as hawks, wrens, woodcreepers, motmots, trogons, and tanagers.

• 10:30 am - 10:45 pm: Return to Valladolid from Xocén.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation

• English-speaking Xocén tour guide

• Entrance fees

• Drinks and snacks (water, coffee, and soft drinks)

What's Not Included

• Tips

What to bring

1. Rain coats
2. Bug spray
3. Hat or cap
4. Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

• No bird species are guaranteed, especially night birds, but you will be able to see or hear many, and possibly most, of them.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico

Tour start

Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.