Sierra Vallejo Birdwatching & Chocolate Experience
Overview
Discover one of Puerto Vallarta's best-kept natural treasures on a small-group adventure to the Sierra de Vallejo Biosphere Reserve. Accompanied by a specialized birding guide, explore lush tropical forests in search of colorful species such as trogons, hummingbirds, parrots, macaws, and many other native birds.
Your journey continues with a visit to Planeta Cacao, where you'll discover the fascinating history of cacao and traditional Mexican chocolate. Stroll through beautiful gardens, enjoy more birdwatching opportunities, and finish your experience with a delicious tasting of authentic artisanal chocolate.
Perfect for nature lovers, birdwatchers, and travelers looking to experience the natural beauty and local flavors of Puerto Vallarta beyond the beaches.
* Specialized Bird Guide
* Visit to a Natural Protected Area
* Artisanal Chocolate and Cocoa Experience:
* Small Group Experience
What's Included
- Breakfast coffee, sweet rolls, some fruit, juice, bottled water & granola bar
- Snacks Refreshments at Tuito on local restaurant
- Travel insurance
- Telescope and binoculars available
- Group transportation in van A/C to/from
- Planeta Cacao (Chocolate Experience)
- Check list and Field guides
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Proa 20
Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Sierra de Vallejo
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Planeta Cacao
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Fitness Level: The tour is categorized as easy, with walks that are generally not difficult.
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for children under 8 years of age.
- Health Considerations: Not recommended for individuals with back, neck, heart, or knee problems.
- Walking Requirements: Participants need to be able to walk short distances on their own over natural or unpaved trails.
- Accessibility: The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-59695P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Puerto Vallarta customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Breakfast. coffee, sweet rolls, some fruit, juice, bottled water & granola bar.
- Snacks. Refreshments at Tuito on local restaurant.
- Travel insurance.
- Telescope and binoculars available.
- Group transportation in van A/C to/from.
- Planeta Cacao (Chocolate Experience).
- Check list and Field guides.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sierra Vallejo Birdwatching & Chocolate Experience is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Fitness Level: The tour is categorized as easy, with walks that are generally not difficult.
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for children under 8 years of age.
- Health Considerations: Not recommended for individuals with back, neck, heart, or knee problems.
- Walking Requirements: Participants need to be able to walk short distances on their own over natural or unpaved trails.
- Accessibility: The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sierra Vallejo Birdwatching & Chocolate Experience will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Puerto Vallarta. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfastcoffee, sweet rolls, some fruit, juice, bottled water & granola bar
- SnacksRefreshments at Tuito on local restaurant
- Travel insurance
- Telescope and binoculars available
- Group transportation in van A/C to/from
- Planeta Cacao (Chocolate Experience)
- Check list and Field guides
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Fitness Level: The tour is categorized as easy, with walks that are generally not difficult.
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for children under 8 years of age.
- Health Considerations: Not recommended for individuals with back, neck, heart, or knee problems.
- Walking Requirements: Participants need to be able to walk short distances on their own over natural or unpaved trails.
- Accessibility: The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
