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The coastal town of San Blas is one of the premier birding destinations in Mexico. It offers easy access to a stunning array of flora and fauna as well as a wide variety of other activities. As a long-time resident of the area and an accomplished guide, I am uniquely qualified to help you get the most from your visit.

Whether you are a hard-core birder, a casual observer, or someone who would like to see some of the natural wonders of this region, I look forward to sharing my local knowledge and experience with you.

Contact me today to start planning your custom tour.

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Armando Santiago Navarrete

Armando Santiago Navarrete

more than
35 years of experience leading birding tours around Nayarit, Mexico

Birding San Blas can help you find birds in and around San Blas, Nayarit, Mexico. We are located a scenic 3 hour drive north of Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta. We are very environmentally concious and strive to educate locals and visitors about the unique ecosystem of our area. We are experts in the local birds, their habitat and their habits. We can help you maximize your time here, and can customize tours based on your interests and level of birding. We are able to show you birds from pelagic, coastal, mangrove, rain forest, pine forest, croplands, lakes, and rivers. Some local highlights are: Spotted Wren, Citreoline Trogon, Elegant Quail, Purplish-backed Jay, and Russet-crowned Motmot, San Blas Jay, Elegant Trogon, Russet-crowned Motmot, Rosy Thrush-Tanager, and Spotted Wren, Least Storm Petrels, Black Storm Petrels, and Black-vented Shearwater. We can also help with trip for whale watching, fishing, and sight seeing. Come visit San Blas and discover the real Mexico. We look forward to your visit.