9-Day Birding Tour
La Riqueza de Nuestros Cielos (The Riches of Our Skies) is a 9-day tour through Campeche that focuses on birding, Mayan culture, gastronomy, nature, and artisanal goods. This tour, starting and ending in San Francisco de Campeche, makes stops at several smaller communities and archaeological zones and has everything a traveler to Campeche is seeking!
why It Matters?
This immersive and exciting tour allows Campeche travelers to fully engage themselves in Campeche’s archaeology, culture, and stunning array of birds. Campeche is a largely undiscovered Mexican state among international travelers, and by tours offering direct experiences and education will benefit visitors and Campeche locals for the long haul.
who Can Sign Up?
Any traveler with a love of stunning birds, ancient archaeological zones, and mouth-watering cuisine will enjoy this 9-day tour through Campeche. Sign up today!
How Do I Sign Up?
Right here! We will make sure your questions and requests make it to the tour operators.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive to a warm Campechano welcome with a delicious lunch at El Marganzo Restaurant and a streetcar ride through the beautiful city of San Francisco de Campeche. A delicious dinner at Los Portales Restaurant and a free night to explore the area await you.
Day 2: Start your second day off with a trip to Hecelchakán for a traditional breakfast, as well as a trip to Becal to take part in a sombrero-making workshop and the opportunity to purchase authentic artisan goods. From here, you will travel to Isla Arena and pay a visit to and eat at Wotoch Aayin, a thriving crocodile sanctuary, restaurant and overnight stop!
Day 3: Day 3 gets off to an early start with birdwatching and a nature tour, as well as a birding boat trip and a visit to the petrified forest near Isla Arena. After lunch at the crocodile house, it’s back to San Francisco for its famous evening light and sound show.
Day 4: Get ready to explore several Campeche communities! After a breakfast in the village of Escárcega, you will spend your day visiting Calakmul, Conhuás and Balamkú.
Day 5: A trip to Valentín Natural, a nature reserve in the Valentín community, will have you exploring a beautiful botanical garden, relaxing at a lush lagoon, and flying through the air on a zipline! After transferring to Cristóbal Colón, you have the opportunity to hike through the many nature trails and also view the famous Voladores de Papantla. The Voladores consist of men dressed in traditional clothing who act as birds and “fly” from a tall, narrow pole. It’s truly a sight to be seen firsthand!
Day 6: After a community breakfast in Cristóbal Colón, you will have the chance to explore this community’s stunning caves and travel to the community of Echeverría Castellot, which boasts great opportunities for hiking and taking in the surrounding natural beauty.
Day 7: During this 7th day, you will travel to the community of 20 de Noviembre, where you will participate in artisanal community workshops and enjoy a traditional lunch and spend a tranquil night in the community of Castellot II.
Day 8: Experience the sight of ancient Mayan ruins at the archaeological zones of Chicanná, Becán, and Xpujil. A trip to the natural wells in Miguel Colorado is a beautiful way to top off the day before returning to San Francisco for your final night in this birder’s paradise.
Day 9: Enjoy a goodbye breakfast before leaving for the airport, bringing home wonderful memories of your birding experiences in Campeche.
