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BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER TO RIVIERA NAYARIT

San Blas, Riviera Nayarit prepares for the Festival of Migratory Birds beginning on January 25 – February 1, 2009.

Riviera Nayarit, Mexico – In Riviera Nayarit, nature runs wild.  Along with an abundant variety of wildlife, this new destination stretched along the Pacific coast of Mexico is also home, once a year, to an impressive 80% of the Pacific migratory shore bird population.  Bird enthusiasts and travelers alike are able to view and experience insightful guided tours of this spectacular event during the much-anticipated Festival of Migratory Birds. The festival will take place from January 25 – February 1, 2009.

Over 250 species of the region’s feathered friends will make the migration to the mangrove eco-region of San Blas, an already popular site throughout the year, to view Riviera Nayarit’s nature offerings, including the Crocodile Reserve as well as a tour of the colonial history and fishing villages of San Blas.  However, nothing is quite like the once a year Festival of Migratory Birds in which, during this festival, special seminars on birds, bird watching, and environmental conservation are offered for the public.  Special boat tours are also offered to highlight the Festival and ensure that visitors are able to see these magnificent birds in their natural habitat.

Birds that flock to San Blas are, to name a few, the black-bellied tree duck, great blue heron, roseate spoonbill, and endemic birds, including the bumblebee hummingbird and the Mexican woodnymph.

About Riviera Nayarit
Mexico’s newest destination, Riviera Nayarit, stretches along 192 miles of pristine Pacific coast framed by the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains just ten minutes north of accessible Puerto Vallarta International Airport.  The region extends along the entire coast of the Pacific state of Nayarit including the resorts of Nuevo Vallarta, the historic colonial town of San Blas, exclusive Punta Mita, picturesque fishing villages, miles of serene beaches and spectacular Banderas Bay.  Riviera Nayarit offers countless activities, all pleasantly affordable, such as: PGA golf courses, luxury spas, whale watching, turtle release, zip lining, surfing, record deep sea fishing, bird watching, international cuisine, and shopping for local artwork and traditional Huichol handicrafts.  The region attracts and satisfies vacationers of all tastes and budgets with its wide range of accommodations including chic luxury resorts, eco-tourism boutique hotels and quaint B&B inns.  For more information, visit www.RivieraNayarit.com

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