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Mike and Lisa
El Yunque Birding Trip
April, 2018
El Yunque Birding Trip
April, 2018
Thanks so much for
your time last week.
Lisa and I both really
enjoyed ourselves
with you!
your time last week.
Lisa and I both really
enjoyed ourselves
with you!
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William Fiero recommends
BIRDING PUERTO RICO.
It's a real treat when you meet
someone as a guide but leave as a
friend. That's exactly what happened
with our 5 day birding tour with Hilda!
Lovely local hotels, lots of good
conversation, and especially birds.
Hilda knew just where to go to locate
the endemics and many island
specialties in the different habitats on
the island.
My wife and I had a fabulous time and
would recommend Birding Puerto Rico
without hesitation. Wonderful week !
BIRDING PUERTO RICO.
It's a real treat when you meet
someone as a guide but leave as a
friend. That's exactly what happened
with our 5 day birding tour with Hilda!
Lovely local hotels, lots of good
conversation, and especially birds.
Hilda knew just where to go to locate
the endemics and many island
specialties in the different habitats on
the island.
My wife and I had a fabulous time and
would recommend Birding Puerto Rico
without hesitation. Wonderful week !
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Q What is the difference
between a shared bird
outing vs a private one?
A When you book a regular
bird outing (Option 1 in the
booking system for El Yunque
or Luquillo, $130 per person)
with a minimum of 2 happy
birders, you open selected
date as a shared activity and
allow others to join you. Shared
bird outings are depicted in the
calendar in our booking system.
You must have a rented car to
join, plus binoculars. You can
rent binoculars at the end of
the booking process (18 years
old or older to rent them).
Private trips are available for
those who (1) prefer go birding
alone, (2) are looking for bird
photography, or (3) need
transportation. When you just
need a camera to remember
birds or you want to do bird
photography is when you must
book one of the private options.
between a shared bird
outing vs a private one?
A When you book a regular
bird outing (Option 1 in the
booking system for El Yunque
or Luquillo, $130 per person)
with a minimum of 2 happy
birders, you open selected
date as a shared activity and
allow others to join you. Shared
bird outings are depicted in the
calendar in our booking system.
You must have a rented car to
join, plus binoculars. You can
rent binoculars at the end of
the booking process (18 years
old or older to rent them).
Private trips are available for
those who (1) prefer go birding
alone, (2) are looking for bird
photography, or (3) need
transportation. When you just
need a camera to remember
birds or you want to do bird
photography is when you must
book one of the private options.
El Yunque National Forest - Located 45 minutes from Old San Juan, El Yunque
is your best option to seer 16 of the 19 endemic bird species with less driving and
more birding time including: Amazon, Elfin-woods Warbler, Tanager, and Tody.
is your best option to seer 16 of the 19 endemic bird species with less driving and
more birding time including: Amazon, Elfin-woods Warbler, Tanager, and Tody.
Luquillo Bird Outing - This bird outing takes place in the edge of the Forest where
no crowds will bother us. We will be looking for endemics, such as: Lizard Cuckoo,
hummingbirds, Bullfinch, Tody, Oriole, Adelaide´s Warbler, and others!
no crowds will bother us. We will be looking for endemics, such as: Lizard Cuckoo,
hummingbirds, Bullfinch, Tody, Oriole, Adelaide´s Warbler, and others!
What to expect?
Endemic species
Subspecies endemic to Puerto Rico
Antillean/Caribbean specialties
Endemic species
- Tody
- Woodpecker
- Lizard-cuckoo
- Oriole
- Spindalis
- Bullfinch
- Tanager [VU] (E, SW)
- Flycatcher
- Green Mango
- Emerald
- Mango
- Adelaide´s Warbler
- Owl
- Yellow-shouldered Blackbird
[EN] (E, SW) - Elfin-woods Warlber [EN] (E,
SW) - Amazon [CR] (E, N, W)
- Nightjar [EN] (SW)*
- Vireo (N, SW)*
- Euphonia (W, E)
Subspecies endemic to Puerto Rico
- Lesser Antillean Pewee**
- Loggerhead Kingbird**
- White-collar Crow*
- Cave Swallow
- Bananaquit
- Greater Antillean Grackle
- Yellow-faced Grassquit
- Sharp-shinned Hawk
- Broad-winged Hawk
- Grasshopper Sparrow
- Common Ground Dove
- Plain Pigeon
Antillean/Caribbean specialties
- Green-throated Carib
- Antillean Crested Hummingbird
- Caribbean Elaenia
- Lesser Antillean Bullfinch*
- Mourning Dove*
- White-crowned Pigeon* [NT]
- Purple-throated Carib*
- * Rare
**Near Endemics
- Red: not in this region
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| PRIVATE & SHARED Multi days packages 2d/1n Eastern Birding Loop 4d/3d All-inclusive From the Mountain to the Coast |
| Locally known as Sierra Warbler (Reinita serrana), the Elfin-woods Warbler is only found in El Yunque and Maricao. |
| We now have three wild population of our beloved Puerto Rican Amazon and El Yunque is one of them! |
| Looking for birding tour packages in the eastern region? |
Birding for Kids
takes place at El Yunque. Your kids will
learn the basic skills to look for birds
with and without binoculars.
takes place at El Yunque. Your kids will
learn the basic skills to look for birds
with and without binoculars.
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- Non-smokers only.
- Flexible itineraries subject to availability. You select the date and we will confirm in 24 - 48 hours.
- Discount for groups, please contact us for more information.
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Birding at the
eastern region,
less driving, more
birding.
eastern region,
less driving, more
birding.
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Hilda Morales is the
founder and owner of
AdvenTours / Birding
PUERTO RICO. She has
been in photography for
more than 39 years, and
as a Certified Guide, for
the past 34 years. It was
in west, in Mayagüez,
where she started this
business in 1992.
founder and owner of
AdvenTours / Birding
PUERTO RICO. She has
been in photography for
more than 39 years, and
as a Certified Guide, for
the past 34 years. It was
in west, in Mayagüez,
where she started this
business in 1992.
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| Hilda Morales, Owner & Certified Interpretive Tour/Driver Guide GT-92-021 |
| When you search birding spots in Puerto Rico, many people believe that the best place to go is West. Our business was established in the West in 1992, and although the region is good for birds, when you are short of time or you want to see as many endemic bird species, the best option is the eastern region. Yes, less driving, more birding time. |
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| Our main office is located 10 minutes from El Portal de El Yunque Visitor Center, which gives us the flexibility to offer more bird outing alternatives that you will not find through other tour operators. We comply with local regulations (Certified Guides, Certified Drivers, authorized vehicle, plus special permit to offer birding trips to El Yunque National Forest). You will be sponsoring a local business with no need to go through third parties that not necessarily know where to find our birds. Why pay more if you can go with locals? |
| El Yunque National Forest and Maricao are the only two places where you can find the Puerto Rican Tanager and the Elfin-woods Warbler (rare at the Forest and locally known as Sierra Warbler). At El Yunque we have the third wild population of our beloved Puerto Rican Amazon, known by our Ancestors as Iguaca. During a productive day in the upland and lowlands of El Yunque, we can have 14 of the 19 endemic birds species (Tanager, Tody, Elfin-woods Warbler, Oriole, Spindalis, Bullfinch, Green Mango, Emerald, Mango, Amazon, Euphonia, Woodpecker, Lizard Cuckoo, Adelaide´s Warbler, plus the Owl on nighttime). Plus, near endemic species (Loggerhead Kingbird and Broad-winged Hawk), native birds, and seasonal migratory bird species. |
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| The Original Colibrí Quest is a private birding trip in search of five of the six hummingbirds that nest in the territory of Puerto Rico and all of them are in the eastern region. This option is perfect for slow mobility birders. Puerto Rican Mango Puerto Rican Emerald Green Mango Green-throated Carib Antillean Crested Hummingbird |
| Although the main purpose of this bird outing is to find hummingbirds, there are other endemics birds in the area that you will love to see,such as: Tanager, Spindalis, Tody, Bullfinch, Adelaide´s Warbler, and Woodpecker. Our first two hours will be at El Yunque National Forest and then we drive to Fajardo and Ceiba. |
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| Excellent for kids learning to go birding! |
The edge of the Forest is probably the best option after hurricanes Irma and María when looking for the Puerto Rican Lizard Cuckoo. As of January, 2026, this species is finally returning slowly to El Yunque highest mountains. The beauty of this bird is seen it gliding, this is why the hills of Luquillo are the perfect setting to witness this. We will also be looking for the Woodpecker, Adelaide´s Warbler, Tody, Flycatcher, Oriole At the beginning, this bird outing was offered for a limited time, now many birders book this option as you have the opportunity to go birding through the countryside of the small town of Luquillo while finding many endemic bird species without the crowds at El Yunque National Forest. This trip starts and ends in Luquillo and covers up to two or three of the many routes of the annual Christmas Bird Count. Both El Yunque and Luquillo are excellent when you are introducing your children to bird watching or looking for bird photography. |
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* Some restrictions apply.
shared &
private
TOURS
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El Yunque
National Forest
National Forest
A minimum of 2 birders to open a bird outing as a shared activity*. Shared bird
outings are available only in El Yunque and Luquillo (November 15 - April 15);
check the calendar in our booking system.
outings are available only in El Yunque and Luquillo (November 15 - April 15);
check the calendar in our booking system.
PRIVATE & SHARED half, full and night owling in
El Yunque upland, lowlands, and edge of the Forest.
El Yunque upland, lowlands, and edge of the Forest.
In Search of the Mucarito - One hour night owling at El Yunque National Forest
looking for our Owl. This activity could take place in different locations depending
the time of the year.
looking for our Owl. This activity could take place in different locations depending
the time of the year.
private
TOURS
PRIVATE regional half day bird outings, transportation
included, except for Birding 101 for Kids that you meet
the Guide on site.
included, except for Birding 101 for Kids that you meet
the Guide on site.
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| AdvenTours / Birding PUERTO RICO is an equal opportunity provider. Our company complies with local regulations required for vehicles, tour guides, drivers, and recreational sites. El Yunque National Forest Authorization ID: YNF4007 Puerto Rico Tourism Company Tour Guide Certification GT-92-021 Negociado de Transporte y Otros Servicios Públicos ET-50157 |
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| When you book directly with us, 100% of your money is spent locally, not abroad. Our employees were born and live in Puerto Rico: our company is 100% boricua! |
| AdvenTours / Birding PUERTO RICO offers island-wide guided tours in Puerto Rico for the past 34 years! |
| Pick-up / Drop-off is available from selected hotels in Luquillo, Río Grande, Fajardo, Isla Verde, San Juan, and Dorado. |
| The Naguabo & Northeastern Coastal Plains takes you close to the less visited side of El Yunque National Forest, the south. We will be looking for endemics bird species in the morning with a stop for our picnic style brunch before departing to the northeastern coastal plains. In the afternoon the scenario changes as we go for more endemics, including Yellow-shouldered Blackbird and Caribbean specialties. Great for slow mobility birders. |
We have improved our birding trips tproviding transportation in our new 2024 Ford Transit HD350 EcoBoost comfortable high roof van with
enough space for luggage and photographic equipment. Pick-up is available from selected hotels in Río Grande, Luquillo, Fajardo, Isla Verde,
Condado, Dorado. Departure time will depend on hotel location and selected activity.
enough space for luggage and photographic equipment. Pick-up is available from selected hotels in Río Grande, Luquillo, Fajardo, Isla Verde,
Condado, Dorado. Departure time will depend on hotel location and selected activity.
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PRIVATE The Original Colibrí Quest - Private birding trip in search of five of the six hummingbirds that nest in our
territory: endemics (Green Mango, Emerald, Mango) and Caribbean specialties (Antillean Crested, Green-throated
Carib). We spend the first two hours at El Yunque, then we go to Ceiba and Fajardo.
territory: endemics (Green Mango, Emerald, Mango) and Caribbean specialties (Antillean Crested, Green-throated
Carib). We spend the first two hours at El Yunque, then we go to Ceiba and Fajardo.
PRIVATE Naguabo & Northeastern Coastal Plains - This private birding trip takes place in the less crowded side
of El Yunque, the south. On our way back we will be looking for the Yellow-shouldered Blackbird and Caribbean
specialties (Caribbean Elaenia, Crested Antillean Mango, Green-throated Carib.
of El Yunque, the south. On our way back we will be looking for the Yellow-shouldered Blackbird and Caribbean
specialties (Caribbean Elaenia, Crested Antillean Mango, Green-throated Carib.
PRIVATE Accessible Bird Outings - Two wheelchair accessible vehicles are available in the region. Pick-up /
drop-off at port, hotels, SJU airport. Several spots for this special request in Luquillo, El Portal de El Yunque, Ceiba,
Fajardo, and more! Contact us for quote.
drop-off at port, hotels, SJU airport. Several spots for this special request in Luquillo, El Portal de El Yunque, Ceiba,
Fajardo, and more! Contact us for quote.
PRIVATE Solo Traveler & Bird Photography - In this section you will find several birding options for solo travelers
and bird photographers. We can also customized your birding trip as per your needs. Small groups? Our new
vehicle has plenty of room for small groups up to 13 passengers with photographic equipment, contact us for quote.
and bird photographers. We can also customized your birding trip as per your needs. Small groups? Our new
vehicle has plenty of room for small groups up to 13 passengers with photographic equipment, contact us for quote.
PRIVATE Fajardo & Ceiba - We have improve this private bird outing as we are now providing transportation. The
minimum of participants will depend on pick-up / drop-off location. This birding option includes Caribbean specialties,
sush as Antillean Crested Hummingbird, Green-throated Carib, and Caribbean Elaenia.
minimum of participants will depend on pick-up / drop-off location. This birding option includes Caribbean specialties,
sush as Antillean Crested Hummingbird, Green-throated Carib, and Caribbean Elaenia.
Private Birding 101 for Kids - A 2 hrs. learning activity in El Yunque for your kids (6 to 15 yearrs old). They will learn
basic birding skills to look for birds (the where, when, how, and who), plus the plants they visit. Binoculars are optional.
This activity takes place at the parking lot of El Portal de El Yunque Raintorest Center.
basic birding skills to look for birds (the where, when, how, and who), plus the plants they visit. Binoculars are optional.
This activity takes place at the parking lot of El Portal de El Yunque Raintorest Center.
| The eastern region is full of contrasts as we include bird outings through a variety of habitats, from a tropical rainforest to scrub forests, freshwater lagoons, hills, and more! Less than one hour driving from one birding spot to the next one. |
