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Birding the Mayan Ruins of the Yucatan

Unique birding programs designed for travelers age 50+!

Combine exceptional birding with the exploration of four of the most fascinating cities in the Mayan world: Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Uxmal; Calakmul, and Palenque. With your binoculars, explore the environmentally diverse Yucatan and its 500-plus bird species. Immerse yourself in the history, tradition and ancient mysteries that define this fabled land.

Birding tours in Mexico
Birding tours in Mexico

Each Birding Adventure includes:

  • All lodgings & most meals
  • Expert-led lectures & field trips
  • Hands-on experiences & performances
  • All gratuities
  • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
Birding tours in Mexico

Favorite Experiences:

  • Observe the spectacular ruins at Chichen Itza.
  • Enjoy birding on the Rio Lagartos Lagoon and the Usumacinta Marshes.
  • Explore the 1.9 million-acre Calakmul Biosphere Reserve.

 

 

A university of the world, Not-for-Profit Road Scholar has been leading global educational adventures for adults for nearly 50 years.

Our programs are all-inclusive educational adventures, not superficial tours. When you explore with us, you’ll have a deep, thought-provoking experience delivered by faculty experts on site.

Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975.