We will start this tour early in the morning to reach the birding area by sunrise. Uxmal is part of the Puuc Route of the Mayan ancient ruins region of the Yucatan Peninsula. This area is characterized by humid low forests with some grassland and wetlands, making it a good place for the Yellow-lored Parrot, Yucatan Jay, Yucatan Woodpecker, Gray-throated Chat, Yucatan Flycatcher, Yellow Billed Cacique, White-bellied Wren, and other good birds like Long-billed Gnat Wren or Red-throated Ant Tanager.  There is a road right next to the archeological site perfect for this species. Sometimes Hook-billed Kite is around and Lesson’s Motmot and Turquoise Browed Motmot are too.

Optional activity: Uxmal Archaeological site

While the ruins themselves offer less bird diversity than the surrounding area, we can have great views of Cliff Swallows that live inside the buildings. We might also spot a Turquoise-browed Motmot, Yucatan Woodpecker, or other birds perched just a few meters away. Sometimes there can be seen some birds of prey like the Gray-headed Kite or the Great Horned Owl perching in the ruins. If you're interested in learning more about Mayan history and appreciating the unique Puuc-style architecture with its detailed carvings, we recommend visiting the archaeological site of Uxmal.

If you decide not to visit the archaeological site, we can spend some time in the gardens of the Uxmal resort which has flowering plants and water fountains which attract lots of birds. Acuaparque, a park back in Merida, is also a good place to finish this birding day. There are often good chances of the Limpking, Snail Kite, Least Greabe, and Tanagers. ​

Tour style: Ideal for birders and photographers, we can adjust the time to spend in each place.  Short walks near the car.  It is optional to go to the Archeological park.