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| Audubon members are often asked what makes our journeys so unique. It is a good question that often requires some thought to explain the emotional and intellectual effect these adventures have on us. Each trip is a separate story with varied points of view allowing every traveler to internalize the complexity and beauty of Mexico’s landscapes, whether it’s walking around the Lake Patzcuaro area, hiking the Monarch butterfly trail in the Rosario Reserve, or exploring the beaches and lagoons of Oaxaca.
Audubon’s commitment to traveling with small groups allows us to visit areas seldom seen by large-group tourists. We are given an opportunity to slip into the flow of local life and get as close as possible to nature, providing spontaneity and camaraderie. We often take meandering routes and intriguing detours permitting us to enjoy traveling at a slower pace and exploring local culture in depth.
UNESCO declared 2012, The International Year for Sustainable Energy for All;
Sustainability is exactly the philosophy behind our trips. We invite you to start this year enjoying one of the tours that we have prepared specially for you ! |
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Tlaxcala
Mexico's Smallest Least Explored State |
| August 20-24; 2012 |
Tlaxcala is a little known gem bordering northern Puebla, yet it has important rich history, culture, natural beauty and warm welcoming people. Its serene capital, Tlaxcala City, offers extraordinary museums, historical murals, art, churches, and delicious traditional cuisine. Huamantla, the state's second largest city known for it historic haciendas, features dramatic views of its open landscapes and volcanoes. It is a small city with unique churches and museums, hostings the remarkable National Puppet Museum. Malintzi National Park situated in the center of the state, as well as the exquisite archeological site of Cacaxtla, and the beautiful hacienda countryside offer us fine bird watching on this trip.
Join us on this unique journey into a seldom visited and tranquil region of Mexico.
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Lake Chapala region & Highlands
Pueblos Mágicos |
| NEW! September 20-24; 2012 |
| If you are interested in this trip, please contact: Colleen Besman viajesconaudubon@gmail.com +52 (415) 152 3644 |
AUDUBON’S INSIDE LOOK
Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve |
| October 25-29; 2012 |
Audubon will take you for an inside look at this remarkable reserve. We’ll take side routes to remote and spectacular sights, as well as visit the unique Franciscan missions dotting the region. The trip includes hiking along the ridge of Cuatro Palos. We’ll bird watch along the Ayutla River, in the tropical hills of Conca, and by a dam in Jalpan. We’ll make our way through mountains filled with fir and pine forests, as well as hills of cacti forests. The Conca area, although centrally located, is the lowest in elevation in the reserve and is a subtropical zone. We’ll descend eastward down the mountains to the remarkable Edward James Gardens, Las Pozas, located outside the tropical town of Xilitla. There, we’ll stay at a beautiful small Bed and Breakfast next to the site, allowing us plenty of time for birding in the early morning and evening, with visits to the garden during the day.
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Coatepec & Xalapa
Orchids, Cloud Forests, and Archaeology |
| November 13-19; 2012 |
Audubon invites you on a journey to a spectacular natural and cultural land of cloud forests, orchids, birds, butterflies and archeological ruins.
You'll have the opportunity to hike and bird watch at Cerro de las Culebras, Macuiltepetl State Park, and the Texolo Waterfalls in Xico,
with world renowned bird guide, Robert Straub.
We'll reside in the Pueblo Magico of Coatepec (elevation of 4,300 ft), in a lovely new hotel just a couple of blocks from its main square. Its orchid filled Zocalo is surrounded by regional restaurants, shops, and the luscious smell of freshly roasted coffee from the nearby coffee plantations. Coatepec is known for its orchid growing climate, and hosts a newly opened Museum of Orchids featuring over 3,000 species of orchids.
You'll have an opportunity to visit one of Mexico´s largest archeological sites, Cantona, on our way to Coatepec. In addition, we'll visit Mexico's second largest Museum of Anthropology in Xalapa, the capital city of Veracruz (only 7 kilometers away from Coatepec), and Xalapa's magnificient Jardin Botanico Francisco Javier Claviejero with its 16 acres of tropical plants.
We hope you will join us on this wondrous natural and cultural journey !
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Mexico City Sur, Xochicalco & Tepoztlan
A unique experience ! |
| NEW! December 6-10; 2012 |
Participate in a rich cultural, archaeological, natural and birding journey to the southern zone of greater Mexico City. Enjoy Xochimilco Park and Canals, the Dolores Olmedo Museum, and the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacan. Explore Xochicalco Archaeological site and the Pueblo Magico of Tepoztlan. Hike in Desierto de los Leones National Park to see birds found only in this region. Wander the new dazzling world-renowned Museo Soumaya. Stay at the comfortable Hotel Royal Pedregal, selected to avoid DF traffic congestion. |
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Sociedad Audubon de México, A. C., based in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, is the only Audubon organization in Mexico. From San Miguel de Allende, we spread out to work with local communities to help preserve and restore bird, wildlife and plant habitat, and to foster biodiversity in general. To make our mission a reality, we develop events, programs, conferences and projects. Learn more about our mission and programs at www.audubonmex.org |
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