Chuburná Group Tour
Reserve a Mérida Urban Birding tour today!
Ferruginous pygmy owl (Photo by Allison Russell)
A Little Birdie Told Us
"Allison and Arturo were patient the whole time and I loved their enthusiasm which reflected ours with each sighting. They truly do love what they do and we felt their excitement with each discovery; at one point we were all so excited that we couldn’t wait to see what we were going to discover in the next tree."
Tour Overview
This tour takes place at the Acuaparque, a former quarry that transformed into an urban park with a large pond where migratory and resident birds congregate to search for food and rest. As we walk through the park we will look for a variety of terrestrial and aquatic species such as herons, warblers, motmots, doves and raptors like ospreys and roadside hawks. The tour concludes with resting in a shaded alcove that has a view of surrounding trees and the vast lake, where we will keep our eyes peeled for the resident snail kite, kingfishers, ibises and limpkins.
Destination: Acuaparque de Vergel in Mérida
Duration: 3-4 hours
Birds: Snail kite, hawks, warblers, limpkin, American coot, herons, egrets, grebe, kingfishers, ferruginous pygmy owl
Terrain: Flat, vast, sunny with shade (challenge level: 1/5)
Attire Recommendations: Breathable clothing, wide-brimmed hat, boots or sneakers
Tour Scheduling
Mérida Urban Birding tours are offered daily, Sunday through Saturday. You choose the day that best suits your schedule! We kindly ask for at least 48 hours notice and confirmation via deposit before the desired tour date.
Contact us via WhatsApp at +52 999-650-5925 or send us an email at hola@colectivocardenales.com, to inquire about availability.
Included in Your Tour
Binoculars & Guides
We provide a pair of binoculars and field guide for each guest. If you're new to using binoculars, we will review how to use them before the tour begins.
Transportation
Group tours begin and end from a common meetup point in downtown Mérida. All tours include transportation to and from the meetup point.
Snacks & Refreshments
We will always have cold water available during the tour, in addition to light snacks and beverages. Some group tours include lunch.