Bird Watching - Laguna de Aves - Laguna Flamingos - Tamaulipas - Soto La Marina

Birdwatchers can plan a walking, driving, boat or horseback riding tour throughout Laguna de Aves. You can choose from a lagoon, steppe or jungle-like scenario.

The lagoon scenario is a boat ride along the lagoon in which you can have the possibility to spot many water birds.
Another option is the jungle-like scenario which is a walking tour through a path covered all along with jungle-like vegetation.
You also have the option of having a horseback riding tour through paths specially made for our visitors.
Driving tour is also available. This tour is taken in a special observation truck with sits on the back for your comfort.

5 days / 4 night / 4 days birdwatching
$2,400 per person, plus airfare to McAllen or Brownsville

We require a 50% deposit in order to hold your reservation.
Deposit has to be made through a bank deposit in order to make the reservation. The rest of the balance should be paid 60 days prior to departure.

McAllen or Brownsville (Texas) are the most common getaways. You will be picked up from either McAllen or Brownsville, then be driven to Laguna de Aves, which is a 4 hour drive. From McAllen or Brownsville, you have the option of taking a 30 minutes flight charter to Laguna de Aves (Charter not included in price & only by request). The flight expenses from any part of the U.S. to McAllen or Brownsville are not included.

Ground transport from McAllen or Brownsville to Laguna de Aves lodge
Lodge accommodations
Meals, spirits and beverages
Guided tours throughout the different scenarios
Shore excursion meals and beverages

Flight to McAllen or Brownsville
Fly-out Charter from McAllen or Brownsville to Laguna de Aves
Optional hotel stays
Gratuities
Gifts or items of a personal nature

Overnight stays in McAllen or Brownsville may be arranged. We can help you make the reservations in a hotel nearby the airport.

SEASON

October to February (migrating birding season)
March to September (endemic birding season)

AVAILABLE DATES

We’re now accepting reservations.
Please call or email us to confirm space availability or to request specific dates.

GETTING THERE

Getting to Laguna de Aves is very simple. You have to fly to McAllen or Brownsville Texas; once you’re here you have 3 options:

You can be picked up and driven to Laguna de Aves, which is a 4 hour drive.
You can connect with a 30 minute flight charter to take you directly to Laguna de Aves. We can help you reserve this charter (by request) *
You can fly by yourself to Laguna de Aves. (coordinates are available and will be given upon request) *

Birdwatchers will reside in our beautiful, cozy lodge. It holds a maximum of 10 guests including the tour guide.

All meals are included while your trip in Laguna de Aves; from a delicious breakfast served early in the morning to a complete and exquisite supper prepared by our chef after a fulfilling day of bird watching.

If you are the kind of person who is into cooking, you also have the option of preparing your own meals at anytime you want.
For your comfort we have American food products for you to enjoy while you stay with us.

NON-BIRDING ACTIVITIES

Laguna de Aves is not only for bird watching. There are other activities you can do while you’re here like:

(Subject to revision. Detailed itineraries are prepared on confirmation of reservation)

Day 2, 3 & 4: Full days of bird watching through different paths and scenarios, all of these located inside our facilities.

Day 5: After the last guided tour, return to the lodge to be transported to McAllen or Brownsville for you to connect to your flight back home.

HEALTH

We have the basic First-Aid products in case you need them. Be sure to bring your own sunscreen and insect repellent.
See your doctor or a health clinic for additional precaution information.

Our recommended packing list and other briefing materials will be sent to you once we receive your trip deposit and reservation form.

CAVEAT

Information in Trip Details is subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for any unintentional omissions, or erroneous information which may be provided by the local operator.