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Puerto Rico is a tempting winter birding destination, offering 17 endemics and numerous Greater Antillean and Caribbean specialities, plus a welcome dose of winter sunshine!

We will begin by exploring the northern karst belt of Puerto Rico, looking for a range of endemics. The rugged Rio Abajo State Forest, just to the south, is the site of the most successful reintroduction of the critically endangered Puerto Rican Parrot, although we’ll need luck to see them.  In Maricao State Forest we will look for the endangered Elfin Woods Warbler, while in the far south-west we should find Puerto Rican Nightjar and Yellow-shouldered Blackbird. Bioluminescent Bay, the coral reefs of the north-east, El Yunque National Forest (the only tropical rainforest in the US national forest system) and Old San Juan, the best-preserved of all the Spanish colonial cities, will be additional highlights.

  • Look for 16 of Puerto Rico’s 17 endemics
  • With luck, we may see the emblematic parrot too
  • Explore historic Old San Juan
  • Look for the endemic blackbird and nightjar in dry forests of south
  • Snorkel over pristine reefs
  • Tropical winter sunshine and easy birding
  • Led by expert local bilingual guide Gabriel Lugo

 

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Thanks to the images instilled by American domination of our contemporary culture there is a tendency when the USA is mentioned to think of the major cities such as New York and Los Angeles, or perhaps the neon horrors of Las Vegas. However, these represent only one facet of this enormous country and in the abundant wilderness areas the naturalist visitor can witness magnificent wildlife spectacles, the equal of any on our planet.

North America may not automatically spring to mind when considering a wildlife holiday, but there is a network of wildlife refuges and reserves in every state, and the infrastructure is everything that one would expect from the most highly developed nation on Earth.

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When Christopher Columbus first set eyes on Puerto Rico back in November 1493, during his second voyage to the New World, he would have seen a tropical paradise looming out of the clear blue Atlantic Ocean – a mountainous, forested island inhabited by the indigenous Taíno people. Nowadays, Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States and, while largely overlooked by the European holiday market and by birders, it is a tempting winter destination, offering 17 endemic birds and numerous Greater Antillean and Caribbean specialities, as well as a pleasing variety of North American breeding species that winter on the island. Additional appeal lies in the island's good infrastructure, short travel distances and a welcome dose of winter sunshine!

We will begin this new holiday by exploring the northern karst belt of Puerto Rico, of which a striking feature are the giant, haystack-like mounds of eroded limestone. Here we should encounter our first endemic birds, including the suitably if unimaginatively named Puerto Rican Vireo, Puerto Rican Tody, Puerto Rican Woodpecker, Puerto Rican Flycatcher, Puerto Rican Lizard-cuckoo, Puerto Rican Spindalis, Puerto Rican Bullfinch, Puerto Rican Oriole and Puerto Rican Emerald! The rugged Rio Abajo State Forest, just to the south, is the site of the most successful reintroduction of the critically endangered Puerto Rican Parrot. The sight of wild parrots wheeling through the forest (we will need a slice of luck to see them!), and the sound of their squawking, is used effectively here to stimulate captive birds to breed. Nearby, feeders attract the island’s two endemic hummingbirds, Puerto Rican Emerald and Green Mango, in addition to Antillean Mango. Next we will drive to Maricao State Forest to look for the endangered Elfin Woods Warbler, which was only discovered in 1968, before heading onward to the dry forests of the far south-west in search of Puerto Rican Nightjar and Yellow-shouldered Blackbird. From a charming hotel amongst the mangroves in La Parguera we will be able to enjoy Bioluminescent Bay, where water luminescence at night is caused by dinoflagellates, oceanic plankton which generate an emerald green and ultramarine illumination when water is physically agitated by, for example, an oar or swimmer. It is quite a sight! Our journey continues on to Fajardo in the north-west of Puerto Rico, where we will look for Antillean Crested Hummingbird and Green-throated Carib, and enjoy some exceptional snorkelling over pristine reefs (with a dive possible for any PADI-certified guests). We will conclude our winter break in the sun with a visit to El Yunque National Forest (the only tropical rainforest in the US national forest system) and a final night in Old San Juan, the best-preserved of all the Spanish colonial cities.

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Comfortable hotels all with private facilities and a pool

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All included from breakfast on day 2 to lunch on day 8

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Itinerary image

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The Birds of Puerto Rico

Tour Code: PRI01

A 9-day winter birding break to tropical Puerto Rico in search of the island's endemics and its numerous Greater Antillean and Caribbean specialities.

£4,595

Flight Inclusive

£3,795

Land Only
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Carbon Footprint

3427kg CO2e

With International Flights

1287.7kg CO2e

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What does this mean?

Highlights

  • Look for 16 of Puerto Rico’s 17 endemics
  • With luck, we may see the emblematic parrot too
  • Explore historic Old San Juan
  • Look for the endemic blackbird and nightjar in dry forests of south
  • Snorkel over pristine reefs
  • Tropical winter sunshine and easy birding
  • Led by expert local bilingual guide Gabriel Lugo

Summary

When Christopher Columbus first set eyes on Puerto Rico back in November 1493, during his second voyage to the New World, he would have seen a tropical paradise looming out of the clear blue Atlantic Ocean – a mountainous, forested island inhabited by the indigenous Taíno people. Nowadays, Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States and, while largely overlooked by the European holiday market and by birders, it is a tempting winter destination, offering 17 endemic birds and numerous Greater Antillean and Caribbean specialities, as well as a pleasing variety of North American breeding species that winter on the island. Additional appeal lies in the island's good infrastructure, short travel distances and a welcome dose of winter sunshine!

We will begin this new holiday by exploring the northern karst belt of Puerto Rico, of which a striking feature are the giant, haystack-like mounds of eroded limestone. Here we should encounter our first endemic birds, including the suitably if unimaginatively named Puerto Rican Vireo, Puerto Rican Tody, Puerto Rican Woodpecker, Puerto Rican Flycatcher, Puerto Rican Lizard-cuckoo, Puerto Rican Spindalis, Puerto Rican Bullfinch, Puerto Rican Oriole and Puerto Rican Emerald! The rugged Rio Abajo State Forest, just to the south, is the site of the most successful reintroduction of the critically endangered Puerto Rican Parrot. The sight of wild parrots wheeling through the forest (we will need a slice of luck to see them!), and the sound of their squawking, is used effectively here to stimulate captive birds to breed. Nearby, feeders attract the island’s two endemic hummingbirds, Puerto Rican Emerald and Green Mango, in addition to Antillean Mango. Next we will drive to Maricao State Forest to look for the endangered Elfin Woods Warbler, which was only discovered in 1968, before heading onward to the dry forests of the far south-west in search of Puerto Rican Nightjar and Yellow-shouldered Blackbird. From a charming hotel amongst the mangroves in La Parguera we will be able to enjoy Bioluminescent Bay, where water luminescence at night is caused by dinoflagellates, oceanic plankton which generate an emerald green and ultramarine illumination when water is physically agitated by, for example, an oar or swimmer. It is quite a sight! Our journey continues on to Fajardo in the north-west of Puerto Rico, where we will look for Antillean Crested Hummingbird and Green-throated Carib, and enjoy some exceptional snorkelling over pristine reefs (with a dive possible for any PADI-certified guests). We will conclude our winter break in the sun with a visit to El Yunque National Forest (the only tropical rainforest in the US national forest system) and a final night in Old San Juan, the best-preserved of all the Spanish colonial cities.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Fly San Juan
Day
2
Manatí
Days
3 - 4
La Parguera
Days
5 - 6
Fajardo
Day
7
Old San Juan
Day
8
Old San Juan; depart
Day
9
Arrive UK
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What's Included?

Food

All included from breakfast on day 2 to lunch on day 8

Accommodation

Comfortable hotels all with private facilities and a pool

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Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£4,595

Land Only

£3,795

Single Supplement

£395

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

2028

Flight Inclusive

£4,695

Land Only

£3,895

Single Supplement

£495

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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