Hidden Voyages Ecotours

11/08/2022

14/03/2020

Your spring birding tune-up, or one good tern deserves another; Elegant, Royal and Sandwich Terns on the barrier beach of Manialtepec Lagoon, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mx. I was able to approach slowly by kayak within 25’. The birds are nervous as a Peregrine Falcon had just gone screaming by 10 minutes prior to this with a Jacana in its talons. The panic flight was a false alarm when a Black Vulture went sailing by overhead. The gulls, in both winter and breeding plumage, had a good laugh about it. March 13, 2020. Michael Malone. Join us for exciting birding and nature tours by motorboat or by kayak, Dec 1 - March 25th each season. Hidden Voyages Ecotours on FB. (download in HD for best quality).

14/03/2020

One good tern deserves another

Your spring birding tune-up, or one good tern deserves another; Elegant, Royal and Sandwich Terns on the barrier beach of Manialtepec Lagoon, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mx. I was able to approach slowly by kayak within 25’. The birds are nervous as a Peregrine Falcon had just gone screaming by 10 minutes prior to this with a Jacana in its talons. The panic flight was a false alarm when a Black Vulture went sailing by overhead. The gulls, in both winter and breeding plumage, had a good laugh about it. March 13, 2020. Michael Malone. Join us for exciting Birding and Nature Tours by motorboat or by kayak, Dec 1 - March 25th each season. Hidden Voyages Ecotours on FB. (download in HD for best quality).

20/02/2020

México. Hallan mu**to a segundo activista defensor de la mariposa Monarca

México. Hallan mu**to a segundo activista defensor de la mariposa Monarca

Hernández Romero es el segundo activista ambiental mexicano asesinado en lo que va de este año.

16/02/2020

Red-billed Tropicbird observed 14 km offshore of Puerto Escondido while out on a fishing trip. They are plunge divers, like terns, breeding primarily in the Sea of Cortez (Baja California) and possibly on Roca Blanca (the sea stack off of Puerto Angel / Zipolite). Feb 14 2020. M Malone photos.

13/02/2020

Double-striped Thick-knee

Double-striped Thick-knee 10 km west of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. I added this species to my local Manialtepec Lagoon checklist this past week when their calls alerted me to their presence. A client told me about them occurring near her house and I managed to take this photo. Their expanding range west of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec is unfortunately due to increased deforestation.

18/01/2020

Life and death at Manialtepec Lagoon, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca state, Mexico. A Peregrine Falcon tosses feathers to the wind as it shreds a Laughing Gull on the barrier beach separating the lagoon and the Pacific ocean while Black Vultures await the remnants. During our kayak tour with several clients while sipping coconuts in the shade we watched as 500 gulls leapt screaming into the air deserting the beach and alighting on the nearby lagoon. A minute later we spotted this beautiful raptor and jumped back in our kayaks for a closer view of him devouring his catch. Photo – Michael Malone, Hidden Voyages Ecotours

18/01/2020

Life and death at Manialtepec Lagoon, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca state, Mexico. A Peregrine Falcon tosses feathers to the wind as it shreds a Laughing Gull on the barrier beach separating the lagoon and the Pacific ocean while Black Vultures await the remnants. During our kayak tour with several clients while sipping coconuts in the shade we watched as 500 gulls leapt screaming into the air deserting the beach and alighting on the nearby lagoon. A minute later we spotted this beautiful raptor and jumped back in our kayaks for a closer view of him devouring his catch. Photo – Michael Malone, Hidden Voyages Ecotours

24/10/2019

This business and its owner are retired after 38 years operating these excursions and scheduled tours are no longer offered, however the owner has been known to occasionally bring select friends to select destinations.

23/02/2019

"Best Part of Our Trip" Trip Adviser Review for Hidden Voyages Ecotours Feb 22 2019

On 2/1/19, our family of four (2 adult sons, 2 parents) went on the boat tour which was suggested by Michael because it would get us deeper into the lagoon than the kayak tour (more birds). We contacted him pre-trip via email and he was very responsive and communicative and gave us all of the info we could possibly need. He arrived at our lodging exactly on time and everything was as detailed - from the scrumptious coffee to the excellent binoculars. Michael is an EXCELLENT guide (and this comes from two retired park rangers). We saw boat-billed herons, purple gallinules (with babies), and the splash of a crocodile plus a ton more. He had utmost respect from the way he explained the environment to his relationship with the boat operator. Lunch was also an incredible experience. We always vow to "experience something different" on a future trip, but we agreed that we would definitely come back to this area to see more. Next time we my opt for the kayak trip just because that looks just as inviting. Another tip - do a tour on one of the first days because it helps to set up the remainder of your trip.

16/02/2019

Kayaking and Birding in the mangrove forest at Manialtepec Lagoon, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico. Feb 2019. Join us for exciting ecotours by motorboat or by kayak daily with your professional guide Michael Malone; Photos ©.

02/02/2019

Some photos of the beautiful biodiversity of Manialtepec Lagoon from our tours of the past week, enjoy.
Join us for exciting Birding & Nature Tours by motorboat or by kayak on Manialtepec Lagoon. Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico.
website: HiddenVoyagesEcotours.com
email: [email protected]
Saludos - Michael Malone

13/01/2019

Some images from our Birding & Nature Ecotours Tours by Kayak from Jan 10 -12, 2019.

13/01/2019

We enjoyed a fun kayak tour on Jan 10 & 11th this past week when I led a group of 14 Swiss university students here for 10 days on their biology field course. Thanks to their prof - Ted Turlings, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland for the drone video of the Manialtepec River where it parallels the ocean at Puerto Suelo. Join us for exciting birding and nature ecotours by motorboat or by kayak at Manialtepec Lagoon, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. To reserve call Dimar Travel Agency at 954 582 0259 or M Malone directly at 954 160 7649.

07/01/2019

Some images from the Colotepec River and environs, Dec 28 2018 and Jan 6 2019. Join us for exciting birding and nature tours by motorboat or by kayak in Manialtepec Lagoon, or for our Colotepec River birding hike.
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Saludos - Michael Malone

05/01/2019

Some pics taken while kayaking on Manialtepec Lagoon, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Jan 2, 2019. The lagoon continues to rise with the Manialtepec River inflow after the barrier beach closed off Nov 27th.

20/12/2018

The barrier beach where Manialtepec Lagoon joins the Pacific Ocean, and with the Manialtepec River, top right, dropping down from the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains. The convergence of 3 very different aquatic ecosystems - a huge brackish water mangrove lagoon, ocean beach and fresh water river gives rise to a wonderful biodiversity of wetland wildlife at Laguna Manialtepec, Oaxaca state Mexico. Join us for exciting birding & nature tours as we explore the mega diversity of the Oaxaca coast. Michael Malone photo.

13/12/2018

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06/04/2018

Haz clic aquí para apoyar la campaña Help my friend to get back to work organizada por Omar's Sportfishing

Let's help Chon with a big downpayment for a new boat and motor. Saludos - Michael Malone

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03/02/2018

CONABIO

The Comisión Nacional para el Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad CONABIO; English: National Commission for the Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity celebrates National Wetlands Day

Los humedales costeros, en particular los manglares, brindan una gran variedad de servicios ambientales.
http://www.biodiversidad.gob.mx/manglares

01/02/2018

Osprey with Mojarra, Manialtepec Lagoon, Pto Escondido Oaxaca Mx. Jan 30 18.

16/11/2017

Semi Retirement Announcement

After 35 years of operation we are winding down this business and now offer only Tour #1 By Motorboat 2 days per week and Tour #2 by Kayak on flexible days. Many thanks to our customers for your support over the years as we introduced ecotourism to Manialtepec Lagoon and helped local people appreciate the wealth of wildlife on their lagoon and assisted them to become involved in conservation efforts to protect this incredible mangrove ecosystem.

When we are unavailable we can recommend:

Dimar Travel Agency - Tours to Manialtepec & Chacahua Lagoons; Huatulco & Mazunte Tours; Biouminescence Tours; Van Shuttle to Huatulco Airport: Contact Guencho Diaz Viajes Dimar
Tel: 954-58-22305 or 954 582 0259 Web: http://mexonline.com/dimar.htm Email: [email protected]

Javier Santos Tours – Hotsprings by Horseback; Waterfalls Hike: Manialtepec Lagoon Kayak Rentals Contact Javier Santos Javier Santos Tours
Tel: 9541350188 http://www.guiapuertoescondido.com/javiersantos/

07/10/2017

Para mi amigo y guia de primera - Javier Santos Tours - cuida la laguna compa! MM

26/02/2017

A highlight on our Manialtepec Lagoon Ecotour at this time of year is the colonial waterbird colony with hundreds of nesting Wood Storks, Great Egrets, Boat-billed Herons and the Roseate Spoonbills pictured here. Join us for professional Birding & Nature Ecotours by motorboat 3 days / week on Mon – Wed – Fri, and by kayak on Thursdays & Sundays. Call us in Puerto Escondido at (954) 582 2962 or email [email protected] Saludos - MM

20/02/2017

These are Black-bellied Whistling Ducks viewed daily at Manialtepec Lagoon 20 minutes from Puerto Escondido. Call Hidden Voyages Ecotours at 58 22962 or email us for exciting birding and nature tours by motorboat or kayak at Manialtepec 5 days / week.

21/01/2017

Join us each Sunday and Thursday for Kayaking on the beautiful and wild Manialtepec Lagoon. Sunday is our Tour #3 Kayaking Lite 8am - 12noon, while Thursday is the more extensive Tour #2 Kayak Adventure with motorboat support, 6:30am - 2:30pm. Quality binoculars are provided on both tours for excellent birding and nature observation with a professional naturalist guide. MM

14/01/2017

A Peregrine Falcon wintering at Manialtepec Lagoon puts her feathers in order for the next chase. There is little hope for survival after an encounter with these talons. Jan 12 2017. M Malone photo.

19/12/2016

Join us for exciting Birding & Nature Ecotours via kayak or motorboat amongst the red mangrove forest at Manialtepec Lagoon, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.

02/03/2016

Pescando en Puerto Suelo, Laguna Manialtepec, Mar 1, 2016. Some of the action today during our lunch break while on our Kayak Tour #2 in front of Juana's Restaurant. Fishers from Puerto Escondido hauling in a surf seine. Photos Michael Malone Hidden Voyages Ecotours

28/02/2016

The Beauty of Nature Photo Challenge, day 10. These photos from our Hidden Voyages Ecotours Tour #2 by Kayak on Manialtepec Lagoon, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mx. Whereas most herons and egrets are ambush hunters lying in wait for their prey, this Reddish Egret actively pursues fish by running, leaping and spinning to spear them. Common in salt water habitats and coastal rivers in Mexico south to Venezuela and in the sub-tropics of the USA. Photos © Michael Malone, HiddenVoyagesEcotours.com

27/02/2016

The Beauty of Nature Photo Challenge from Steve Lutsch, day 9 of 10. Here's a recent photo from our Hidden Voyages Ecotours Tour #1 by Motorboat on Manialtepec Lagoon, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mx. This migrant Osprey, likely from Canada, is overwintering at Manialtepec, enjoying the seafood here for 4 months such as the catfish, mullet and mojarra in the lagoon. When in Mexico they are known as the Fishing Eagle - "Aguila Pescadora". They occur worldwide on all continents except Antarctica. M Malone photo © HiddenVoyagesEcotours.com

02/02/2016

Some views of Manialtepec Lagoon today, Feb 1 2016.
Join us for ecotours of discovery and fun by kayak or by motorboat, everyday. MM

30/01/2016

CONABIO

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20/01/2016

Manialtepec Lagoon by Kayak

Kayak Tour #2 at Manialtepec Lagoon. Join us for tours of discovery, exercise and fun on this wild mangrove lagoon near Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.The birding and tropical ecology is also excellent Play in HD. MM

14/01/2016

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Fishers on Manialtepec Lagoon https://youtu.be/s1kexX2Qu5k

Pescadores Laguna Manialtepec 13 Enero 2016 Michael Malone © HiddenVoyagesEcotours.com