Onca Explorations
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45 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 15
TUFTED JAY PRESERVE | BIRDWATCHING & HIKING
82630 El Palmito, Sin., México
Onca Explorations
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45 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 15
About this trip
Join us on a getaway to the Sierra Madre Mountains for some of the best birdwatching in northwest Mexico! Hike around Tufted Jay Preserve as you look out for birds of all sizes and colors that call the preserve home.
- Visit the Tufted Jay Preserve, among beautiful pine and oak forests in the heart of the Sierra Madre Mountains
- Explore home for the Tufted Jay or “Chara Pinta” and over 100 other species of resident and migratory birds
- Learn about the habitats and migration patterns of some of the most beautiful birds in Mexico
What’s included
- TransportationGround transportation SUV (up to 5 pax) or Van (up to 10 pax) w/air conditioning.
- Bilingual guidesHighly qualified bilingual naturalist guides from the community of El Palmito
- EducationBriefing on the ecology and conservation of Tufted Jays, as well as the pine & oak forests ecosystem in Sinaloa
- Food and drinksBottled water, soft drinks, coffee, snacks, appetizers and lunch
- EquipmentBinoculars
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Onca Explorations
45 reviews
Our ecotours and expeditions are specially designed to enhance your connection with nature and to inspire you to love and protect our living planet. Our one of a kind travel experiences combine elements of exploration, science, experiential learning and cultural exchange, with sustainable tourism activities, for you to witness and experience profound connections with wildlife. While we explore, we learn, we educate, and we document to promote awareness about the value and threats to biodiversity.
Reviews
SK
This trip did not happen. I would say a word of caution for anyone wanting to book with this company. I was able to place this tour on the company calendar site. The trip was booked last Friday for the following day, which was Saturday. However, the company never responded to my email and did not provide pick-up information. By 3 pm on Friday, I tried to cancel the trip by sending an email. The trip did not happen, and I never received a response from the company. Today, I can see that the money was removed from my account. Buyer beware!
By Sandra K for WHALE WATCHING EXPEDITION IN MAZATLAN on Mar 10, 2025
What a great adventure! Ciro & his crew gave us a fantastic time on the water. Hearing the whales singing got us so excited to see them & the thorough information made it even better! Being able to see these majestic animals was equally humbling & exciting. We already have some friends booking their adventures & we will definitely do this again when we come next year!! I highly recommend you spend a morning on the water with Ciro & his crew.
By Deanna P for WHALE WATCHING EXPEDITION IN MAZATLAN on Mar 09, 2025
Great opportunity to whale watch in Mazatlan. I did have to reach out to the company about organizing pickup multiple times via Whatsapp, email, and phone before finally getting someone to respond in Whatsapp the day before. However, pickup was as described. The boat ride was smooth, the bilingual guide was easy to understand in English and the captain did a good job of looking for whales. We saw two groups of whales, a sea lion, a sea turtle, and some dolphins in the distance. The snack sandwiches and cold waters were a great snack. And hearing the whales on the hydrophone for a few minutes was neat. Good experience for the price.
By Sarah S for EXPEDICIÓN DE OBSERVACIÓN DE BALLENAS EN MAZATLÁN on Feb 17, 2025
The excursion was really fun, and was an adventure I was exactly looking for. I went solo, but I met really nice and friendly people going along for the ride, we saw 5 whales and also dolphins. Would definitely recommend this as a quick and fun half day activity
By Jessica S for WHALE WATCHING EXPEDITION IN MAZATLAN on Jan 18, 2025
MUNBA is a fantastic organization! Everyone is well educated (masters or higher) and friendly! All the proceeds from the excursion fund whale research. Make this a priority in Mazatlan
By Anne G for WHALE WATCHING EXPEDITION IN MAZATLAN on Jan 05, 2025