We’ll be birding in the Northwest of Mexico, including Nayarit, Sinaloa, Jalisco and Durango, to spot over 250 bird species, with more than 30 endemics that can be found in this region.

8 Days Northwest Mexico Birding Tour

Departure from Puerto Vallarta.
End of the tour in Mazatlán.
Distance to cover every day: 1 to 5 Km depending on participants' condition.
Difficulty: Low - most sites involve short walks or easy trails near bird feeders. Only a couple of locations require uphill or uneven terrain to look for specific birds, mainly owls.

Cost 
Per person (private room): $3,000 USD
Per person (shared room/couple): $2,800 USD

You can reserve your spot with $500 USD and settle the remainder one month before the tour. 
Minimum 4 people.
Maximum 8 people.

Dates:
November 28 to December 5, 2025
Available spots: 5 of 8

December 14 to 21, 2025
Available spots: 6 of 8

January 17 to 24, 2026
Available spots: 5 of 8

February 5 to 12, 2026
Available spots: 7 of 8

March 6 to 13, 2026
Available spots: 7 of 8

April 2 to 9, 2026
Available spots: 8 of 8

Includes:
-A welcome dinner&toast
-Farewell dinner&toast
-All meals, drinking water, beers
-Overland transport
-Fees for local and leader guides
-10 nights in a comfortable room, both in hotels/forest cabins
-Pickup at Puerto Vallarta Airport
-Drop-off at Mazatlán Airport
-Welcome kit that includes an official tour t-shirt, a tote bag, a tumbler, and a collection of postcards.

Excludes:
-Flights to Mexico and back to your country
-Visa or passport processing
-Medical or travel insurance
-Tips
-Laundry
-Alcoholic beverages
-Souvenirs and personal items

Tour Facts
Accommodation:  5 night in a comfortable hotel, 5 nights in comfortable forest cabins.
Places: We'll visit 4 states in northwestern Mexico: Durango, Sinaloa, Jalisco and Nayarit.
Habitats: Coastal, Deciduous forest & Pine-oak forest.
Expected Climate: Generally warm and humidity along the coast, but cooler in the evening and in the mountains.


Expected Birds: 
We expect to spot over 250 species, including at least 30 endemic ones.
Some of these birds are: Tufted Jay, Green Jay, San Blas Jay, Black-throated Magpie-Jay, Red Warbler, Eared Quetzal, White-naped Swift, Bumblebee Hummingbird, Gray-crowned Woodpecker, Arizona Woodpecker, Blue Mockingbird, Russet Nightingale-Thrush, Russet-crowned Motmot, Rufous-backed Robin, Aztec Thrush, Green-striped Brushfinch, Rufous-capped Brushfinch, Red -headed Tanager, Stygian Owl, Rusty-crowned Ground-Sparrow, Sinaloa Crow, , Mountain Trogon, Elegant Trogon, Tufted Flycatcher, Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush, Yellow-eyed Junco, Yellow Grosbeak, Rufous-winged Sparrow, Spotted Towhee, Crested Guan, White-throated Swift, Golden-browed Warbler, Grace's Warbler, Golden-cheeked Woodpecker, West Mexican Euphonia, Pyrrhuloxia, Black-capped Gnatcatcher, Red-breasted Chat, Golden-crowned Emerald among many further.

Why book this trip with us?
We're a local organization with local guides, and your payment for this tour will directly contribute to bird conservation in México. We visit places that actively support bird conservation, and your support also helps fund our environmental education and bird monitoring projects in Mazatlán.

Moreover our field experience and birding expertise will help us spot the greatest number of target species.
We provide personalized attention to ensure this will be an unforgettable experience, whether you're a birder or a bird photographer. Our guiding skills will meet all your expectations.
By joining this trip, you'll also support bird conservation, as part of the cost goes directly to local communities that protect these species. This partnership also guarantees your safety, as we work closely with these communities to ensure a secure and meaningful experience.
But most importantly, we'll share our knowledge, love and passion for birds with you.

If you have any questions about this trip, need more details, or would like the full itinerary, feel free to contact us and we’ll gladly provide it.


Check the eBird Trip Report from our last tour:
www.ebird.org/tripreport/328767