Mexico · Bird Watching

Bird Watching in Sian Ka´an Muyil

5 Hours Round trip from MX Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Birdwatch in a Mayan community near Muyil
02 Explore the Muyil Archaeological Site while spotting bird species
03 Walk through varied habitats including jungle, wetlands, and boardwalk trails
04 Learn about current Maya culture and ancient Maya civilization
05 Possible to identify 40 to 80 bird species depending on the season
06 Visit the initial ecosystems of the Sian Ka´an Reserve

Discover the rich birdlife and cultural heritage of Muyil on this half-day experience just south of Tulum. Walk through a Mayan community, explore the Muyil Archaeological Site, and enjoy the changing habitats of the Sian Ka´an Reserve as you search for birds with your guide.

Along the way, learn about present-day Maya life, the history of this ancient trading post, and the diverse ecosystems that support an impressive variety of species. Depending on the season, it is possible to identify from 40 to 80 species of birds during the tour.

Discover the rich birdlife and cultural heritage of Muyil on this half-day experience just south of Tulum.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Tulum, Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Beginning of excursion (from Tulum)Bird watch in a Mayan community. Walk through the village in the search of birds whilst focusing local Mayan everyday life.Bird watch in the Muyil Archaeological Site. Learn about the many species that can be found in this beautiful archaeological site and learn about the history of this old trading post.Walk through an ecological board walk though the initial ecosystems of the Sian Ka´an Reserve, giving you another great birdwatching opportunity

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from MX 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea
Breakfast
Please bring your refillable water bottle - if you dont have one we will provide you with one
All Fees and Taxes

What's Not Included

Please bring your own binoculars. In case you don´t have any, let us know so we can lend you some.
Extra option: Boat tour and lazy river float at extra cost
If no other people book the tour, single travelers will be given the option of doing it in private
Extra transportation fee for transport from Tulum
Extra Transportation Fees North of Tulum. Ask for quote.