Nighthawk Birding Guided Tours in Antigua Guatemala Discount Tickets

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Santa Catarina Bobadilla
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$9.12

REG. $10.00

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Difficulty: moderate to difficult, with some steep sections and loose / uneven footing. Best for experienced hikers. 2-4 km. trail Duration: 4 hours: flexible Santa Catarina Bobadilla: Hike up through beautiful forest and enjoy views of the volcanoes, while searching for migrating and resident birds Birds to expect: A great place for migrating warblers and resident woodpeckers and orioles. Ask for sample bird checklists! species: 30-60/day Starting point: The cumbre, Santa Catarina de Bobadilla 03001, Guatemala
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Finca La Azotea Coffee Farm
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Accessibility: flat, wide trails mean wheelchairs could have access depending on wheel type gift shop: optional chance to browse the museo de café gift shop! Difficulty: easy, flat, wide trails Duration: 2 hours: flexible tour (entry fee included in tour price) Finca La Azotea: Perfect for a relaxed walk and exploration of the vibrant birds found in this shade-grown coffee farm close to Antigua! Birds to Expect: Look for woodpeckers and jays among the shaded coffee. Orioles and hummingbirds are common too. ~25 species/ day Starting point: Finca La Azotea, H7C3+CXX, Jocotenango, Guatemala
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Cumbre de Maltiox, Pastores
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Difficulty: moderate/ difficult, with some steep sections and loose footing. Best for experienced hikers. 2-5 km. trails Duration: 4 hours: flexible Cumbre de Maltiox: Hike up this beautiful ridge looking down on the town below. Great for those seeking a tougher trail and great birds Birds to Expect: look for tanagers, becards, ground-sparrows, and raptors. High species counts, usually 40+ Starting point: Plazuela de Pastores, H6RW+R68, Pastores, Guatemala
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Finca El Pilar
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Difficulty: moderate / difficult, depending on trails chosen. Some steep sections and steps. Always an option to stay on flat areas Duration: 4 hours: flexible Finca El Pilar: hike up to the mirador, or choose the tough route on the way up to Cerro el Cucurucho. Flexible options! entry fee included Birds to Expect: Famous for its hummingbird feeders, and its forest birds like toucanets, forest-falcons, and quail. Species per day: 30-60 Starting point: Antigua Mountain Trail, San Cristobal El Alto, Antigua Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
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Eco Farms Urban Forest Tour
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Accessibility: Flat even ground and short walk means that some areas are wheelchair accessible depending on wheel type Explore Eco Farm: part of the tour can include exploring the other side of Eco Farm, with it's gardens, café, and eco school. Birds there too! Difficulty: very easy, short loop through urban forest plot Duration: 2 hours: flexible Chance to buy snacks!: Buy snacks and or a meal at Eco Farm's Buho Café or various shops Eco Farms GT: great for casual birders! This option is short 1 to 2 hour walk through the forest plot at Eco Farms GT Birds to Expect: This small forest plot is surprisingly full of birds, especially migratory ones. Also keep an eye out for bushy-crested jays Starting point: Eco Farms GT, San Felipe, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
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El Hato / Earth Lodge Tour
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Explore Earth Lodge: explore the beautiful Finca El Tambor and Earth Lodge, with delicious restaurants, stunning views, great way to end the tour Difficulty: moderate, some steep sections but generally a smooth trail without rocks or uneven footing. 2-4 km. trails Duration: 5 hours: flexible El Hato: explore the birds and trails of El Hato, a small town perched above Antigua that affords stunning views of the volcanoes Free Shuttle at 8am: free shuttle up to El Hato at 8am from meeting point, down at 12:30 pm. Or private car (not included) for earlier start! What birds to expect?: El Hato is a prime spot for Northern Emerald Toucanets, tanagers, warblers, and raptors. Species numbers for a day: 30-60 Starting point: Ruinas de la Iglesia de la Candelaria, H77C+896, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Overview

Discover the vibrant birdlife around Antigua, Guatemala with Nighthawk Birding Tours! Choose from six unique, guided tours—through forests, coffee plantations, and hidden birding hotspots. Perfect for casual birdwatchers, photographers, and avid birders alike, our tours showcase hummingbirds, toucans, motmots, and other tropical species. Tours are usually private, ensuring a personalized experience, but smaller groups may occasionally be combined for shared adventures. Prices vary depending on tour and group size.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet me at the front gate and we will enter the Finca together!

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Eco Farms GT
***Please Note - Each Itinerary stop is a SEPERATE TOUR*** **Read each description for tour lengths - often flexible** Eco Farms GT - Our most relaxed and accessible tour option through the small urban forest at Eco Farm! Explore their charming gardens, café, market, and gift shop while you are there! This is a roughly 1.5-2 hr. tour
Duration: 1 mins
2. Finca La Azotea
This is a great accessible birding option with flat and wide trails - with good chances at many specialist species like bushy-crested Jays and Band-backed Wrens. This is a roughly 2 hr. tour
Duration: 1 mins
3. Pastores
Hike up from Pastores towards the Cumbre de Maltiox - this is a more strenuous hike but the effort is well worth it! Don't miss chances to see species like Slender Sheartail, Rufous-browed Peppershrike, and Common Squirrell-Cuckoo! This is a roughly 3-4 hr. tour, highly flexible
Duration: 1 mins
4. Santa Catarina de Bobadilla
This tour offers stunning views that make the challenging hike well worth the offer - not to mention the birds! Look for Northern Emerald Toucanets, Quail-Doves, and even Lesson's Motmots among the mature forest of these beautiful trails. A roughly 3-4 hr. tour, highly flexible
Duration: 1 mins
5. Earth Lodge
Hike the beautiful trails of El Hato after taking a free shuttle up from Antigua, looking for Blue-throated Motmot, Guatemalan Flicker, Northern Emerald Toucanet, and Blue-and-White Mockingbirds. Then walk down to Earth Lodge for a bite to eat or something to drink, enjoying stunning views of the volcanoes (you won't regret the walk!). Then take the free shuttle back to Antigua at 12:30pm
Duration: 1 mins
6. Antigua Mountain Trail - Finca El Pilar
Explore beautiful trails and climb to the lookout after checking out the hummingbird feeders! Finca El Pilar is a top destination for birders in Antigua! This is a roughly 4 hr. tour, highly flexible
Duration: 1 mins

Inclusion

Full bird list from the tour, with photos

Binoculars for use during the tour

historical / ecological context of our birding sites

Entrance fees

Spotting scope for select tours

Exclusion

Private transportation

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Inquire for accessible tour options - Eco Farms GT is the most ideal

Supplied by Nighthawk Birding Tours

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