Islas Marietas Biosphere Reserve – Boat trip FEB/22/2025

Leader: Cynthia Macuilxochit
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Duration: 8 am – 12 noon
Group Size: limited to 8 participants
Language: English and Spanish

Highlights:

This boat trip will travel to the Marietas Islands, an archipelago of small uninhabited islands a few miles off the coast of the state of Nayarit. You will circumnavigate the islands scanning for the Blue-footed Booby, Brown Booby, Neotropical Cormorant, several species of gull, Royal, Elegant, and several other species of terns, Magnificent Frigatebirds; Raptors are often circling overhead. This trip is often full of may surprise with additional, less common bird species, including Brandt’s Cormorant, Brown Noddy, Bridled Tern, and more. Your marine tour leader is experienced with the Bay of Banderas, so you’ll get plenty of tips on how to distinguish the marine wildlife, one from another.
This is an excellent photographic opportunity!
On the return, you will spend some time scanning the waters for Humpback Whales, Bottlenose Dolphins, Olive-Ridley Turtles, and other marine wildlife.

What to Bring:

Binoculars, camera, sunscreen, water, hat, snacks, and anything else you will want or need on a boat for several hours (e.g., medications?)
Price: $1,700 pesos MXN ($500 Festival registration required)

Note:

No children
Not wheelchair accessible

Itinerary:

Depart La Cruz Marina at 8 a.m. (duration 4 hours)
Transport to the Marina is not included. You must select a self-transportation option, such as to departure location. Parking available. Taxi, Uber, carpool, etc. Are other options. There is abundant free parking at the marina, Directions will be provided.
We can assist with contacts for transportation options.