Birding in South America

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August 25, 2009

bird Bird watching and wildlife tours are gradually replacing more traditional trips to the zoo. And guess what? Nature tours make for some exciting family vacations!

South America, one of the premiere tour destinations, offers incredible bio diversity along with some unique challenges for birders. The vast size of the continent almost dictates that no matter where you visit you will likely spend an inordinate amount of vacation time traveling between sites. But there are options…

Why not select a location that offers both: one of the densest biota in the world - with visitors reporting seeing 60-70 species in a single mornings birding, and the best of Caribbean vacations? If you haven’t yet guessed, your choice would be the uniquely positioned islands of Trinidad and Tobago, lost appendages of the South American rainforests.

Trinidad and Tobago, a twin island nation just off the South American coast, is the premiere Caribbean eco tour destination, offering a startling variety of South American bird and wildlife, in addition to several endemic and endangered species. These sister islands also provide great hiking and trekking opportunities, many caves and waterfalls worthy of exploration, birding opportunities too numerous to mention here, the most diverse bat population in the world, wetland and sea kayaking tours, the oldest nature reserve the New World, encounters with the West Indian Manatee, and leatherback sea turtle watching. All of which are easily accessible, and can be experienced with surprisingly little travel down time.

But what about the members of your family who don’t share your passion? And how about the days you just don’t feel like hiking through the underbrush in search of the wild and wonderful? Relax…

There’s a memorable adventure waiting for everyone in Trinidad and Tobago - peace of mind for you, enjoyment for him or her, and fulfillment for everyone. You see Trinidad is also one of the premiere Carnival destinations in the world, along with Rio and New Orleans. It’s rich history makes for an exciting food and music culture, there are great beaches, and numerous shopping and cultural opportunities to explore. Tobago, in contrast, offers a more tranquil Caribbean paradise - ideal for a few days of relaxation - where you can enjoy cool, coral sand beaches, warm blue seas, the under-sea wonders of an easily accessed coral reef, great snorkeling, scuba diving, wind surfing, fishing charters, and a list of other water sports, if you are that way inclined.

You’ll find that visiting Trinidad and Tobago is THE smart choice. One nation, two contrasting Caribbean islands unique positioned just off the South American coast. Islands blessed with much of the amazing bio diversity of South America, plus incredible accessibility, and all the adventure you can stand.

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