The Sian Ka’an nature reserve is a beautifully designed bioreserve that’s bounding with natural wonders. From seeing crocodiles while navigating the mangroves, to spotting several different types of tropical birds, the scope of tropical life in Sian Ka’an is almost limitless.

After a great day of sight seeing and fun, watch the sun go down from the sparkling beaches that the Sian Ka’an nature bioreserve has to offer. The diversity of nature at Sian Ka’an will put on display the nature lover out of all the lucky visitors who witness the 1200 different species of flora, 103 different species of mammals, 339 species of tropical bird and all the forms of water life that exist in Sian Ka’an.

Whether it is your first time to the Yucatan Peninsula, or you have been here many times before, there are always new places and things to see, new adventures to have and new wildlife species to observe.

If you are interested in learning as much as possible about Yucatan ecology, joining one of the guided trips is a good idea. The experienced guides will have a lot to tell you about nature and wildlife and you will learn many interesting facts.

Birding is very popular in Yucatan and many people visit the peninsula to observe birds and their natural habitat. You do not need to be an expert to enjoy watching birds – and it is a suitable activity for people of any age.

Whether you are going to lie in your hammock with a good book and binoculars or join one of the tours that take you to places where thousands of birds nest, your time spent birding in Yucatan will be something to remember.

There are hundreds of birds to be seen in the Yucatan Peninsula. The list below contains the endemic and most notable species travelers can see on bird watching tours.