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Exploring across multiple life zones from 3,000-metre highlands to mangrove-lined lagoons

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Birding the archaeological site at Monte Albán

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Watching for the Garnet-throated Hummingbird in the Sierra Madre

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Spotting seabirds on a pelagic tour in the Pacific Ocean

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Participating in a nighttime sea turtle monitoring experience

Oaxaca: From Cloud Forests to the Pacific Coast

Feb 01-10, 2027

10 days | Mexico | Quest Nature Tours

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Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most biologically diverse and culturally compelling regions, shaped by its position at the crossroads of multiple life zones and centuriesold Indigenous traditions. Within a relatively compact area, landscapes shift dramatically—from semiarid valleys filled with cacti and agave, to pine–oak and cloud forests cloaking the Sierra Madre del Sur, and finally to tropical dry forest, mangrove lagoons, and the Pacific Ocean itself.

This remarkable ecological variety notably supports extraordinary birdlife. More than 600 bird species have been recorded in Oaxaca, including numerous Mexican endemics and regional specialties. February offers ideal conditions for exploring this diversity, with comfortable temperatures, clear skies, and active birdlife across habitats and elevations.

Our journey begins in Oaxaca City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its colonial architecture, archaeological treasures, vibrant markets, and enduring Zapotec culture. From the arid Oaxaca Valley, we ascend into cool highland forests before descending the Pacific slope through coffeegrowing regions rich in birds and scenic beauty. The tour concludes near Huatulco, where coastal lagoons, tropical dry forest, beaches, and offshore waters provide a striking and rewarding finale.

Throughout the journey, we combine rewarding birding with cultural depth, scenic travel, and relaxed exploration—crafting a richly textured experience that captures the natural and human heritage of southern Mexico.

Tour Cost (per person):

US$6195 includes taxes and gratuities

Group Size:

10 - 12 participants

What’s included: Airport transfers, accommodations, meals and activities as per detailed itinerary; ground transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned bus; entrance fees to parks, protected areas, museums, and cultural sites; bottled water on the bus; free use of optical equipment and field guides; gratuities for included meals and hotel staff; services of local guides; services of your Quest Leader Pete Read; fully escorted by a local English-speaking naturalist guide

"Pete was an excellent tour leader! His knowledge of the province's nature was astounding." - Past traveller on Newfoundland and Labrador tour with Pete

"Pete was wonderful- knowledgeable and funny. Engaged everyone on the tour and kept track of any specific needs." - Past traveller on South Portugal tour with Pete

Itinerary at a Glance

Day	Activity
1	Arrive in Oaxaca / Welcome Dinner
2	Teotitlán del Valle and Oaxaca Valley birding
3	Monte Albán and Oaxaca City
4	To San José del Pacífico / Sierra Madre birding
5-6	Sierra Madre del Sur / Pluma Hidalgo region
7	To Huatulco with waterfall stops
8	Pelagic trip / Turtle monitoring
9	Las Ninfas and Huatulco National Park / Farewell Dinner
10	Departure

Your Tour Leader

Pete Read travels the world on the lookout for amazing landscapes of the most remote kind. A well-known naturalist, Pete brings a special focus on wildlife and wild places to our tours.

Tour Cost (per person):

US$6195 includes taxes and gratuities

Group Size:

10 - 12 participants

What You'll See: