A day of birding on the island of Cozumel is perfect no matter where your accommodation is in the Riviera Maya. It's important to consider the travel time to catch the first ferry from Playa del Carmen to the island of Cozumel at 6 in the morning. The tour on the island is divided into three main routes that guarantee sightings of all the endemic species and the numerous diversity of subspecies that inhabit here

The first site we will visit is located in the south of the island, in a town called El Cedral, characterized by trails in open areas surrounded by vegetation with flowers. Here, the Cozumel Emerald and Cozumel Wren, endemic to the island, can be easily found, along with subspecies of the Bananaquit, the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, the Rufous-browed Peppershrike, the Yellow-faced Grassquit, and the Rose-throated Tanager.​

After walking through this open area, we will continue on trails with low jungle vegetation, where we will find special species like the endemic Cozumel Vireo. We will also see the subspecies of the Bright-rumped Attila and the Western Spindalis. Good views of species such as the White-crowned Pigeon, Rose-throated Tanager, Black Catbird, and Yucatan Vireo are also possible.​

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After finishing at El Cedral, we will head east of the island towards the north. On the way, we will make stops at various points with coastal dune vegetation, where we will see the landscapes of the Mexican Caribbean and have the opportunity to observe coastal bird species like shorebirds, terns, and gulls. Then, in the northern area, there is a wetland and mangrove zone that offers the opportunity to observe the Ruddy Crake and other species of this ecosystem, such as herons.​

Tour style: Ideal for birders and photographers, we can adjust the time to spend in each place.  Short walks near the car. ​