Birding Oaxaca 10 Days | Birding Los Cabos

Birding Oaxaca

10 days Journey

Oaxaca – From Pines & Oaks to Coastal In search of 40 endemic species and at least 250 more species and also visit some UNESCO sites , try and learn History of Mole and Mescal without compromising our Birding

Oaxaca is a world within itself , a magical place with its rugged topography several ecosystems and regions with pine-oak forest , subtropical scrub , tropical deciduous forests and coastal along with its position close to a narrow “pinch-point” on the North American continent and located also in the Isthmus which is the narrowest stretch of land that separates the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean The unique combination of ecosystems means the region host around 700 Bird’ species with numerous endemics to enjoy. Because of its diversity, Oaxaca is an excellent spot for both beginners and experienced birdwatchers to see a variety of species. Culturally Oaxaca has 3 UNESCO sites , is one of Mexico's most ethnically diverse states, with a large population of indigenous peoples who have preserved their languages, customs, and traditions. The Zapotec and Mixtec are among the most prominent groups, but there are 16 officially recognized indigenous groups in total that enable us to also enjoy prehispanic ruins, arts & Crafts, delicious food perhaps some festival or traditions and of course the local drinks atole and Mezcal . all these will be as frame for our 10 days Birding Journey

Agenda:

Day #1. Arrivals spread your wings & welcome dinner

Please check-in at provided hotel and spread your wings, rest , in the evening enjoy welcome dinner & briefing to fine-tune journey , meet your leader and other tour companions

Meals : D

Day #2 Enjoy Birds at Pine / Oak forest and among archeological site.

Birding in search of dwarf Dwarf jay, Red Warbler, Gray barred wren, Mountain Trogon, Collared Towhee and others , at noon we stop for a lunch break!, after this we continue Birding among Archeological site, after birding we will visit a craft village, Market and other attractions these activities are only during the afternoon

Meals: B,L

Day #3 Birding The Thorn Forest

After coffee we will go in search of species as: Dusky Hummingbird, Gray breasted Woodpecker, bridled Sparrow, Boucard's wren, White throated Towhee and others at noon we stop for lunch at restaurant in town with delicious traditional food in the afternoon we will visit a weaving hand made- workshop to learn the ancestral process of Natural Dye of wool yarn, carding & spinning of the wool fibers

Meals B,L

Day #4 Birding among Zapotec Ruins -A UNESCO site

Birding at the Archeological site inhabited by Zapotecs from 2,500-500 BC, this day we focus on species such as: Dwarf vireo, slaty vireo, Ocellated Thrasher, Oaxaca Sparrow, Pileated Flycatcher etc, noon we stop for lunch! jummyyy another delicious meal , after this we continue Birding on the Road as we move to another location !!!

Meals: B,L

Day# 5 Birding Humid Pine / Oak Forest different location

Birding at different locations at humid pine/oak forest in search of species as: White throated jay, Hooded Yellow-throat, Bumblebee Hummingbird, White throated Flycatcher and others , in the afternoon we will continue birding on the road as we drive to another interesting location good night sleep in the clouds

Meals :B,L

Day# 6 Birding at Tropical semideciduos forest

After a delicious hot drink we will go in search of species as: Blue capped Hummingbird, Red headed Tanager, Gray crowned Woodpecker, Fan tailed Warbler, Happy wren and others , in the afternoon we will go birding to another site .

Meals :B,L

Day# 7 Birding at a National Park

Today we will enjoy birding in search of species as: red breasted chat, orange breasted Bunting, Blue Bunting, Russet crowned motmot, Citreoline Trogon and others , at noon we stop for lunch at a local restaurant the food is great , the menu is longer than the Birds list!

Meals: B, L,

Day# 8 Birding at another location

Today we will enjoy birding in search of species as: Rose bellied Bunting, Cinnamon tailed Sparrow, Lesser roadrunner, Lesser ground Cuckoo, Double striped thicknee and others

Meals: B, L,

Day# 9 Last Day Birding

Today we will enjoy birding in search of species we could have missed , in the afternoon enjoy our farewell dinner and enjoy Mescal to celebrate our success !!!

Meals: B, L,D

Day # 10 Departures , Take only Memories End of service or continue an extension

go to airport (on your own) or request us a transfer at additional cost NOTE: if your Flight is in the evening , we could make a mini-pelagic morning at additional cost )

NOTE: order of days could change according to weather or availability but we will accomplish all of them

General Information:

Includes:

8 Breakfast
8 Lunch
2 Dinner
Water during tours
9 nights lodging double occupancy .Mexican hotel en-suit bathroom .
Single supplement available at extra cost .
birding programs Focus in Birding but also includes some & nature tours

Cultural experiences , venues including communities/cities/towns/old villages ,1

UNESCO sites & National Parks.

Ground transportation, fuel , parking ,
access fee's and permits to restricted areas
Certified guide keen birder who might or might not be driving
Use of spotting scope and ID field-guides
a check-list to take home

Does Not Includes:

Airline tickets from/to your home town (Please ask which airports to fly in / out)
Alcoholic drinks (just a mescal testing)
Personal expenses
Tips nor gratuities
What is not mentioned in the description
Transfer Airport- Hotel- Airport - avaiable at extra cost