Chiapas Birding and Photo Festival 2025
Conferences, tours for bird watching, workshops, nature tourism expo, contest and photographic exhibition.
La Sepultura
April 9
Embark on an express expedition to La Sepultura, a tropical low rainforest refuge where the colors of the sunrise will guide us in the search for extraordinary species such as the rosy thrush-tanager, the orange-breasted bunting, and the elusive Sierra Madre sparrow, true micro-endemic gems of southern Mexico. We leave very early from Tuxtla Gutiérrez and return at 2:00 p.m., with included box lunch, traveler’s insurance and an expert guide that will accompany you in this unique observation experience in one of the most biodiverse biological corridors in Chiapas.
Sumidero Canyon Viewpoints
April 10
Discover the viewpoints of the majestic Sumidero canyon in a half-day expedition full of spectacular landscapes and winged surprises. Explore this ecosystem of tropical dry forest and oak woodland, habitat of emblematic birds such as the barred antshrike, the turquoise-browed motmot, and many other species that can be spotted along the cliffs and trails. We leave early from Tuxtla Gutiérrez and return around 2:00 p.m., with box lunch, traveler’s insurance and expert guide included. An unmissable experience for those seeking nature, birds and unforgettable panoramas, all in one morning.
El Ocote
April 11
Venture into the most biodiverse corners of the region with this half-day tour through El Ocote rainforest, one of the last remaining highland rainforests in central Chiapas. This experience is designed for birding enthusiasts seeking unique encounters with neotropical species. We’ll start the morning exploring dense rainforest trails in search of the royal flycatcher, a discreet yet spectacular bird known for its colorful crown, along with chestnut-mandibled toucans, trogons, woodpeckers, and other species native to tropical forests.
Later, we’ll head to Laguna Bélgica Park, an ideal setting to keep adding sightings to your checklist: here, among towering trees and tranquil waters, we may spot red- and green-eyed frogs, as well as a rich variety of understory birds, hummingbirds, and passerines. Departure from Tuxtla in the morning and return approximately at 2:00 p.m.
The tour includes: local transport, expert bird guide, traveler’s insurance and box lunch.
