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Wildlife & Birdwatching Experience: Pantanos de Villa & Pucusana

What to Bring: Binoculars and a camera are recommended for better wildlife viewing.

The species you might see:

  • Humboldt Penguin (Spheniscus humboldti)

  • Inca Tern (Larosterna inca)

  • Peruvian Pelican (Pelecanus thagus)

  • Red-legged Cormorant (Phalacrocorax gaimardi)

  • Peruvian Booby (Sula variegata)

  • Blue footed Booby (Sula nebouxii)

  • Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater)

  • Guanay Cormorant (Leucocarbo bougainvillii)

  • Surf Cinclodes (Peruvian endemic) (Cinclodes taczanowskii)​

* We might be able to see mammals such as different species of dolphins and otters. This depends on the season.

Join us on a full-day experience exploring two of Lima’s most remarkable coastal ecosystems, thoughtfully designed for nature lovers and birdwatching enthusiasts.

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Your day begins early at 6:00 am with hotel pick-up, heading to Pantanos de Villa, where you’ll explore this serene wetland reserve alongside a local guide. This is a perfect experience for bird lovers, a chance to slow down, observe, and connect with a wide variety of resident and migratory species in their natural habitat.

Around 11:00 am, we continue south to the charming fishing village of Pucusana. After a relaxed lunch, the experience carries on with a 3-hour boat excursion along the rugged coastline. Here, you’ll encounter abundant wildlife, including sea lions and seabirds — and with some luck, you may also encounter otters and other marine mammals.

After a full day immersed in nature, we return to Lima, arriving at your hotel at approximately 6:30 pm, bringing the experience to a close.

Included: 

  • Natural interpreter guide

  • Breakfast (Orange juice, coffee and sandwich)

  • Midday healthy snacks

  • Non alcoholic drinks throughout the day

  • Private transportation 

  • Boat navigation

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Not included:  Tips and hotel accommodations in Lima

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ITINERARY

  • 6:00 am – Hotel pick-up

  • 7:00 am – Begin exploration at Pantanos de Villa

  • 11:00 am – Departure towards Pucusana

  • 12:30 pm – Arrival in Pucusana

  • 1:00 pm – Lunch

  • 2:00 pm – Boat departure

  • 5:00 pm – Return to shore

  • 6:30 pm – Arrival back at your hotel

Have questions or want to learn more? Feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help!

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