Birdwatching trip to the Uruguayan wetlands Birdwatching trip to the Uruguay Wetlands

Come and discover the Santa Lucia River Wetlands, a natural treasure that connects the departments of Montevideo, San José, and Canelones, and is part of the National System of Protected Areas
Join us for a unique birdwatching and ecosystem discovery experience in the Santa Lucia Wetlands, one of the most valuable sites for biodiversity conservation in Uruguay.

This 86,517-hectare coastal salt marsh system, where the river meets the Río de la Plata, is a true sanctuary of biodiversity:
Almost half of the country's birds pass through here (like the kingfisher, herons, hawks, and tachurí).
It's home to mammals like the capybara, river dolphin, otter, and gray fox.
It's a refuge for crustaceans that act as bioengineers, helping the ecosystem's health.
Landscapes of native forests, grasslands, meadows, river islands, and beaches.

It's also a place steeped in cultural identity, where traditional trades like artisanal fishermen, reed workers, and sanders coexist, and where conservation is key to protecting water, wildlife, and local communities.

On this trip, we'll visit Playa Penino (San José), which has been declared an Ecological Beach, and the wetlands of Santiago Vázquez (Montevideo), to learn about their nature, history, and environmental value.

✅ Includes: round-trip transportation, a specialized guide, a species checklist, and binocular loan.
Departure from: Montevideo
⏱ Duration: 4h30

An ideal experience to connect, learn, and be amazed by the nature around us

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.