Lima Birding Tour
Lima Birding Tours: Pantanos de Villa & Pucusana
Three coastal ecosystems in one day — Lima's Ramsar wetland, a Pucusana boat trip, and the Lurín valley.
Duration
Full day
Departure
Early morning from Lima
Group size
1–5+
Overview
Pantanos de Villa & Pucusana
A full-day birding excursion exploring three coastal and wetland ecosystems. It begins at Pantanos de Villa, the only protected area within Lima's city limits — a Ramsar Site with over 130 recorded bird species — then continues to a boat trip around Pucusana island and finishes in the Lurín River valley, offering a complete sampling of the birdlife of Lima in a single tour.
Highlights
- ✦Protected Ramsar wetland with 40+ species per visit
- ✦Marine boat excursion around Pucusana island
- ✦Seabirds including Humboldt Penguin and cormorants
- ✦Chance of the endangered Marine Otter
- ✦Desert-valley and riparian species at the Lurín River
- ✦Inca Tern and the endemic Surf Cinclodes
Pricing
Per person by group size
- 1 traveller$550per person
- 2 travellers$330per person
- 3 travellers$275per person
- 4 travellers$220per person
- 5+ pax$195per person
Prices in USD. Custom & private departures available.
Day by Day
Itinerary
Early start
Pantanos de Villa lagoons and reedbeds
Late morning
Drive to Pucusana for a seabird boat trip
Midday
Lunch at a local restaurant
Afternoon
Lurín River valley for desert specialists, then return to Lima
What You'll See
Target species
Species shown in red are Peruvian endemics.
- Great Grebe
- Pied-billed Grebe
- Cinnamon Teal
- White-cheeked Pintail
- Andean Duck
- Gray-hooded Gull
- Peruvian Pelican
- Peruvian Booby
- Guanay Cormorant
- Many-colored Rush-Tyrant
- Wren-like Rushbird
- Plumbeous Rail
- Least Bittern
- Peruvian Thick-knee
- Humboldt Penguin
- Inca Tern
- Surf Cinclodes
- Red-legged Cormorant
- Harris's Hawk
Gallery
From the field
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Pantanos de Villa & Pucusana tour?
Full day.
Where and when does the tour depart?
Early morning from Lima.
How big are the groups?
1–5+. Small groups keep the experience unhurried and photography-friendly.
How much does the Pantanos de Villa & Pucusana tour cost?
Prices start at $195 per person and depend on group size — see the pricing table for details.
Which species can I expect to see?
Key targets include Great Grebe, Pied-billed Grebe, Cinnamon Teal, White-cheeked Pintail, Andean Duck, among others. 1 of the tour's target species is a Peruvian endemic.
How do I book this tour?
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