Excellent birdwatching tour with Carlos. So many birds & butterflies. A very special day on our holiday

Carlos was lightning fast at ID'ing birds. We saw 30+ lifers, which rocked! So many toucans and eastern migratory birds we see every summer. We weren't expecting so much roadside birding vs walking trails, but I appreciate the ability to experience local villages. I wish we had more time to talk about the individual species a bit more - I love learning weird bird facts. Wherever he took us for quesadillas was 10/10.

My sister and I, both now seniors, booked this tour. We have birded for 40 years. Our guide was Carlos. As soon as we were picked up, I discussed our target birds. After a long pause, Carlos said he would amend his planned tour due to the different habitats our target birds lived in. The areas we went to were mostly restricted areas. They included areas off road in the jungle, abandoned structures, sidelots of private residences and other spots. Hardly any walking at all. As soon as we got out of the car, target birds were there, tons of birds feeding on the abundance of fruits and insects. Fast and furious birding with Carlos quickly identifying and getting us on the birds. Highlights were the Turquoise browed motmot, 3 trogon species, toucans, multiple parrot species including a sensitive species hidden in our eBird list and too many other birds to list. I ended up with an impressive 66 species list and an astonishing 47 lifers in a half day tour! I cannot compliment Carlos enough. He is highly skilled, knowledgeable and respectful of the birds and their environments. He is passionate about birding and eager to share in the awe we experienced while viewing birds. It would be an honor to bird again with him. Things to know: You will see a ton of birds. Bathroom facilities are primitive but sufficient. Carlos will graciously tailor the tour to your birding experience and physical needs. If you want to bird from a fancy Greyhound Tour Bus with 50 other people, this is not the tour for you. If you want an authentic Yucatan birding experience, go. I have enjoyed all bird tours but this one tops the list. Trust me, especially in foreign countries you want a guide or you won’t be able to identify the birds and will just get frustrated. Don’t even think about trying it on your own. To Carlos, gracias por todo, mi amigo de pajaros!

Our guide for the day was Carlos, who picked us up directly from the hotel. He was very communicative and friendly from the start, keeping in touch before picking us up. As he drove to our first birding site, he got to know us, our interests in birding, and what we hoped to see. Carlos was extremely knowledgable not only with regards to birding, but also in the history of the area. He brought us to several areas, introducing over 50 new lifers for us. His excitement hearing and spotting different species seemed genuine and he ensured we got to spot what he spotted. He also shared the list for us as well as some photographs he was able to get. I would highly recommend Carlos if you are a serious birder or not.

I’m an avid birding enthusiast, and wanted to experience nature around the Cancun area while at our resort. I was treated to a truly memorable outing by my outstanding guide Carlos Tec, and saw such amazing things. Spider Monkeys, Toucans, a Bat Falcon, a Barred Forest Falcon, and a long list of many other beautiful birds! I believe we logged a total of 31 species during our outing. I can’t wait to get back and do it again!