Mexico has more bird species than the USA including Hawaii and
it has double the amount of bird species found in Canada. The
Yucatan Peninsula is one of the best Bird Watching spots in
Mexico. It has 548 different species including 11 endemic
varieties; in the wintertime one finds even more species as
migratory birds visit the warm region. The Yucatan offers great
Bird Watching year round due to its subtropical position.
Renowned birding sites near the Riviera Maya are: • Sian Kaan
Reserve • Cozumel Island • Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve •
Botanical Garden Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marin • Coba Ruins • Punta
Laguna All these bird watching sites can be visited on one day
tours from the Riviera Maya. The Riviera Maya is an excellent
birder destination as it allows the visitor to enjoy its tourist
infrastructure and comfortable hotels while going out on day
trips to specialized birding sites. One can also choose to stay
in rural areas with less comfort but many more birds! This is a
short introduction to these 6 Bird