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San Jose's Estuary and Bird Sanctuary

Paseo San Jose, San Jose del Cabo 23400, Mexico
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Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Description: A spectacular beach where tourists come to view the sea lions in the month of June.
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Mexico City
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54 reviews 54 reviews
25 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

An oasis next to the village and the beach. Great place for birdwatching, estuary fauna and plants. The weather is several degrees fresher becaue of the shade and relative humidity. Swimming, boating, plant collecting or fishing prohibited. Free entrance and great area for photo safari if patient. Next to a Holiday Inn bou no services available. Walk a little further... More

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Parksville, Canada
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Nice peaceful walk pretty a beauty in the desert lot's of interesting birds just don't start walk on the beach side because you'll defiantly have an aventure

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Vancouver, Canada
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Don't bother, it was boring waste of time. Hard to find the entrance it looks like your going to the horseriding tour, but it's actually behind all of it. They need better signage. I think I saw more birds around our resort than on this walk. We walk part way and went back to the hotel.

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Scarborough, Maine
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35 reviews 35 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Not pristine, but the wildlife are fabulous. Bring camera and binoculars! If coming from a distance walk on the main road sidewalk-- the beach is difficult to walk on. We spent 45 minutes and saw only half of it-- there are no amenities so be prepared for that.

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Southport, CT
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Nice walk to see birds and a park next to a small esuary that runs into the ocean. Egrets, even an osprey as well as many types of ducks were sighted here.

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Calgary, Canada
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7 attraction reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

To be able to get off the main drag and alternately walk along a canal with all kinds of birds, palm trees and maybe some grazing cows and no cars is wonderful. I like that there is no car traffic and an ever changing bird scene. They have even installed some benches this year which is great.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This is a must-do feature of San Jose del Cabo that didn't get as much play in the reviews and guides as we would have expected. The walk through the preserve is a leisurely 30 minutes, not counting stops at nicely-placed benches near the places where larger numbers of birds, ducks, and fish congregate. We were told as many as... More

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Atlanta, GA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

After touring Old San Jose del Cabo, we hoped to see some of natural Mexico. As we approached, we heard a cow bell and quickly discovered 6 or so cows grazing in an old playground adjacent to the estuary. They would later saunter past us down the waterway. We did see lots of birds, mostly coots, ducks, and a couple... More

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California
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We really enjoyed this walk early in the evening before dinner. We were staying near the Plaza so we walked along the path from near there to the beach and back. Many interesting birds and just a pleasant saunter. Much nicer that walking on one of the busy streets.

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Winnipeg, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

The estuary and bird sanctuary was located beside our all-inclusive resort. It was a pleasant walk around the estuary.

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