Guacamayas (Macaw) Sanctuary Bird Watching Tour​ with Riverside Restaurant for Swimming & Zipline

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We will meet at 8 am in the heart of the Romantic Zone to travel in airconditioned SUV south along the scenic southern coast of the bay and then following the course of a beautiful river to reach the turn off on to a dirt road some 20 miles south of Puerto Vallarta.  This small dirt road will climb over a small mountain bringing us into a different forest zone of pine and scrub oaks which is the natural and preferred habitat for the endangered Guacamayas (Macaws.) Here we will experience Puerto Vallarta Bird Watching at its best.  

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Arriving at the sanctuary we will be met by our Mexican guide and resident at the sanctuary.  Each participant will be loaned a binocular to use during the trip.  We will be guided over approximately a mile of walking trails visiting different bird blinds situated with great views of preferred nesting sites of the Guacamayas.  

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We will also climb their tower taking us above the tree canopy where we will have an amazing Vista of the entire canyon and watershed.  This (different then the one we arrived in)  canyon slopes down where this river empties at Yelapa into the bay some 25 miles in the distance.  

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After departing the Sanctuary approximately 12:00 noon, we will travel to an amazing spot on the river for an afternoon of fun on the river at the famous Chico's Paradise.  

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At Chicos Paradise we will spend several hours so that you may eat lunch at their restaurant situated over the river in an amazing spot that offers many different swimming holes, small waterfalls and beaches to enjoy.  They also have a zipline opportunity available over the river.  It is breathtaking but not super extreme.  (Restrooms, showers, and changing rooms available.) 

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We will depart Chicos by 4 pm for our return drive back to the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta.  ​

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 ESSENTIALS

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• Walking Difficulty:  Moderate  (dirt hiking paths with hills)

• Meet at 8:00 AM in the heart of the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta (exact location and directions will be in your email confirmation after reserving.  ​

• Return approximately 4-5 PM

• Wear comfortable walking shoes, hat, and have snacks, water or other hydration. Also consider a sweater as some find the early mornings "cool" as the elevation is about 1500 feet in the mountains.  

• Bring an umbrella (rainy season June to October) and recommended for hot sunny days for personal shade.  We do not cancel when it rains, we celebrate - It is approximately  5 degrees  cooler during a rainstorm.  We may consider a cancellation in the event of a hurricane (or major storm as the 2 mile entrance road is dirt and requires a 4X4. 

• Lunch (not included) usually around 1 PM at riverside restaurant with swimming 

• Bring Pesos for shopping - many of the smaller merchants in the area do not accept cards.  

• Price is $99.50 USD per person.  Email us for reservation requests.  

• Optional private tour option starting at $499 USD for SUV up to 6 people.  Please email us at info(AT)puertovallartawalking.com

• Price does not include customary tip for the adventure leader. 

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