Mendoza province holds a fascinating mosaic of habitats with a fantastic bird diversity. It is located at the heart of the Cuyo region in western Argentina, and is renowned all over the world for the excellent quality of its wines. On this trip we will explore the Monte ecosystem, looking for specialties such as Chaco Eagle, Spot-winged Falconet, and a delightful cast of passerines including Chaco Earthcreeper, Salinas Monjita, Sandy Gallito, Crested Gallito, White-throated Cacholote, Rufous-warbling Finch and the endangered Yellow Cardinal. We will also explore the impressive foothills of the Andes mountains to look for White-collared Swift, the striking Red-tailed Comet, White-winged Black-Tyrant, Steinbach’s Canastero, Patagonian Mockingbird and White-tipped Plantcutter among several other species.
Next departures: October 11 – 15, 2025 | October 10 – 14, 2026
Birding Mendoza
Discovering the Bird Riches of the Cuyo region
5-day trip from Mendoza, Argentina | Group size: 3-7 | $TBA
Dates
Departures 5-day trip from Mendoza, Argentina.
2025: October 11 – 15
2026: October 10 – 14
Trip Code: ARG01
This programme is operated on a fixed departure date, with a minimum of 3 participants and a maximum group size of 7 guests. This trip is also operated as a customized, private trip, with a minimum of 2 participants.
Itinerary in Brief
Day 1 • Mendoza – General Alvear (1 night)
Day 2 • San Rafael – Mendoza (2 nights)
Day 3 • Tulumaya
Day 4 • Potrerillos – Uspallata (1 night)
Day 5 • Potrerillos – Mendoza – End of the trip
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