Oaxaca

A complete tour of this great state

Within the political boundaries of the state you can experience rugged Pacific beaches, humid pine and oak forests, Mexico’s largest cloud forest, arid valleys and the tropical low lands of the Gulf of Mexico. More than 700 species of birds have been recorded within Oaxaca’s borders, including 40 Mexican endemics. As rich as it is in habitat and birds, Oaxaca is equally rich in cultural diversity. Twelve distinct indigenous groups inhabit the area around Oaxaca City and the city’s depth of history is evident on every corner and in the surrounding countryside. Although we will be concentrating on the birds of the state, we will certainly be stopping to experience and enjoy the wonders of this place rich in history and culture. This complete birding tour of Oaxaca offers diversity and variety, but at a reasonable pace. While many Oaxaca tours emphasize just the city and valley of Oaxaca, we will explore the humid cloud forest and tropical lowlands of the Gulf slope, the isthmus and the Pacific slope.

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