Uruguay – Punta del Este

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  • Full Day / Half Day
  • Transport
    Car from Montevideo
  • Maximum Altitude
    0 m
  • Lunch included

Punta del Este, in addition to beautiful beaches, has a great diversity of birds since there are several different environments in a short distance such as lagoons, rivers and native forests. Very close to the city is the Maldonado River surrounded by swamps to add to the environment. additional to the area.

A few kilometers to the east is the José Ignacio Lagoon, where you can observe the Chilean Flamenco. Another interesting access point is Laguna del Diario, a lagoon where dozens of water birds are found. We propose to tour the area for the full day to observe around 80 species of birds during the tour.

 

Day 1 - 7:30Hs
Meeting in Punta del Este and departure

 

We begin our tour by looking for you at your hotel or at the port of Punta del Este.

Day 1 - 8:00Hs
Birding at Diario lagoon and native forest.

 

Diario lagoon is a small lagoon of four hectares near the city of Punta del Este and 50 meters from the beach. Aquatic vegetation provides a suitable environment where
Many birds can find food and a place to nest, making it a point of great interest for bird watching.

 

Additionally, we will make a stop at a native mountain to observe some different species.

Dia 1 - 12:00Hs
Lunch

 

We will have lunch at a restaurant in the area or as a picnic if weather conditions allow it.

Day 1 - 13:00Hs
Birding at Montevideo wetlands

 

The wetlands of Montevideo are an Important Bird Area (IBA-BirdLife International) crucial for many species of migratory birds that arrive in winter and summer to the coasts of the Río de la Plata. Here we can observe many species of Terns and a large population. of the endangered Olrog's Gull in winter.

Day 1 - 18:00Hs
End of the day

 

End of the day and transfer to the starting point.

Request details and cost of this experience:

    Uruguay – Punta del Este

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    This Tour Includes:
    • Lunch.
    • Transfers from your hotel, airport or Cruise Terminal.
    • Permanent team guide.
    • Scope for all the group.
    • Free water.
    • Accident insurance.
     
    Not included:
    • Alcoholic beverages.
    • Photographic equipment, binoculars.
    • Tips and extra expenses.

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