Destination Highlight: Birdwatching in the Wetlands West of Montevideo

Hop aboard a waiting vehicle that will transport you to a natural reserve just west of Montevideo. Nature lovers and bird watcher's alike will thrill to the sight of the marshes, coastline, and native forests that make up the almost 50 thousand acres of the Santa Lucia Wetlands. Birders will be enthralled at the prospect of sighting Green-Barred Woodpeckers, Long-tailed Reed Finches, American Oystercatchers, herons, terns, and many more varieties in their natural habitats. Nature lovers will be equally enthralled at views of tiny islands, and small streams and creeks that flow from River La Plata into the Santa Lucia River, and views of the natural beauty of the wetlands, as well the chance to stroll the pristine Penino and Pascual beaches. Along the way you'll have a light and refreshing snack of fruit, beverages, and Uruguay's favorite sweets, bizcochos and alfajores. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators.