La Desembocada and Ameca River Birds
Duration
7hr
Season
All year
Groups
up to 12
Offered
Eng / Spa
Tour Details Ameca River Birds
On the outskirts of the Puerto Vallarta we find a quiet town called La Desembocada. This village, located at the foot of the mountains in the valley formed by the Ameca River, is mainly devoted to agriculture, with corn, pumpkin, sorghum and mangoes as the main harvests. Its location and the presence of small rivers and streams, as well as farmland, make this place an ideal place for bird watching. The area is considered a tropical sub-deciduous forest, so we can see the crane hawk, the elegant quail, as well as various species of warblers, woodpeckers, flycatchers, hummingbirds, trogons, parrots, among others.
The Ameca River divides the states of Nayarit and Jalisco. Its channel ends in the Banderas Bay, forming a wide area of wetlands, which attract both marine and terrestrial birds, either to feed or rest. On the beach that forms its mouth we find the Boca de Tomates estuary, site where we can find white ibis, herons, egrets, sandpipers, terns, and, with a bit of luck, a kingfisher or the common black hawk.
Available Days
- Monday
- Wednesday
- and Friday
Highlights
- Guide specialized in birds
- Binoculars and telescope available. Personal bird list.
- Identification material
- Small groups
Includes
- Ground transportation in vans with a/c
- Light snack at the end of the tour
- Continental Breakfast and refreshments
Know Before You Book the Ameca River Birds Tour
Fitness level: Moderate flexible. Most walks are not difficult, but some moderate walks on natural trails or unpaved roads will be necessary.
- Children under 8 years of age and pregnant women are not allowed.
- People with back, neck, heart or knee problems are not recommended.
- Children from 8 to 11 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Not accessible for wheelchairs.
- All participants must be able to walk on their own for short distances over natural or unpaved trails.
Itinerary
7:00 am
Meet with your guide and the rest of the birdwatchers in our office at Marina Vallarta, where we board our comfortable vehicle to go inland, to the east of the Bay (any other meeting point will be confirmed once you have scheduled your tour).
We will drive inland through the Ameca Valley, leaving behind the city. On the way we’ll make a stop to enjoy a light continental breakfast and start with our bird watching. Later, we continue our route by a secondary road, making several stops in different places to look for different species of birds.
About two and a half hours later we will start our return to go to the coast now. We will pass through a mangrove area and on the beach, we will finish the observations of the day and fill our species list while enjoying a local snack.
2:30 pm
Return to the Marina Vallarta area
SUPPORTING CONSERVATION
In Ecotours de México we pride ourselves on offering excellent services on all our nature tours. To achieve this, we believe it is vital to protect the most important thing we have: our environment. Therefore, throughout our more than 25 years of experience, we have participated and supported different associations, campaigns and conservation projects, both local and national. Some of them are:
ECOBAC.
– We are the main sponsor of ECOBAC (Ecology and Conservation of Whales, AC), a non-profit association that is responsible for the research and protection of humpback whales in Banderas Bay, as well as the diffusion of the NOM-131-SEMARNAT-2010, federation standard for whale watching.
– We participate in the FIBB Catalog providing photographs of humpback whales for identification.
– ECOBAC and RABEN (Network of Assistance to Entangled Whales) are responsible for dealing with cases of whales entangled in fishing gear; Ecotours has supported these activities by providing boats and trained personnel for rescue maneuvers.
– Distribution of ecological and conservation information for environmental education.
– Find more information at www.whalephoto.org
Boca de Tomatlán Sea Turtle Camp.
– Each season, Ecotours de México makes a donation of various materials necessary for the correct management of the camp (tarpaulins, buckets, boxes, rakes, diggers, etc.)
– Also, donations of teaching materials with information about turtles have been made.
– Likewise, a donation is made per person in each of our visits during our tour “Encounter with Nature at the Sea Turtle Camp”.
The Green Macaw Sanctuary.
– In 2017, an artificial nest was donated for the project of protection, conservation and reproduction of the green macaw in Las Juntas and Los Veranos, Jalisco.
– Ecotours staff also supported the assembly of the donated artificial nest.
– Also, a donation is made per person in each of our visits to the sanctuary during the “Green Macaws Sanctuary” tour.
Campaigns to clean rivers and beaches.
– Ecotours has organized and participated in various local campaigns to clean the rivers and beaches of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay.
– In the same way, we clean the areas we visit in our tours.
Fishing Garbage Tournament at Marietas Islands.
– Ecotours has promoted and participated of the cleaning activities organized by CONANP (National Commission of Protected Natural Areas) and the National Park managers.
Distribution of organic products.
– To further support the care of our environment, at our shop we have biodegradable products (Newen organic soap, solid shampoo, handmade soaps), environment-riendly products (bamboo toothbrushes) and reusable products (aluminum bottles, mesh bags and jute bags).
We do this because we really care about Nature.
What to bring to Ameca River Birds
Bring your refillable water bottle or purchase your bottle at cost with us and get 10% discount in our store. Check the Ecofriendly products Link section
Binoculars, all-terrain shoes or tennis, comfortable clothing, insect repellent, sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat or cap), camera.
Cancellation Policies
- Cancellations 72 hrs in advance 100 % refund
- Cancellations 48 hrs in advance 50% refund
- Cancellations the day of tour, no shows or being late, No refund, forfeit the entire amount
- Activities may be changed due to weather conditions (hurricane, storm)
- All guests are required to sign a release of liability.
- All tours are non-refundable once taken
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