Lima Birding Tours: Ventanilla Marshes

If you have a few hours before your flight or want a productive morning excursion packed with birds, the Ventanilla Marshes is one of the best options among our Lima Birding Tours. Only minutes north of the Lima airport, this half-day experience combines quiet wetlands, coastal grasslands, and shoreline habitats—delivering exceptional diversity in a short timeframe.

We explore a fenced-in wetland sanctuary where many of the region’s most sought-after species can be seen at close range. This peaceful marsh offers excellent opportunities for both beginner and advanced birders seeking high-quality sightings just outside the city.

Birding the Wetlands of Ventanilla

Our day begins searching for iconic wetland species, including:

• Least Bittern

• Andean Duck

• Wren-like Rushbird

• Yellow-headed Blackbird

• Many-coloured Rush-Tyrant (a visitor’s favorite)

During migration season, the marsh transforms into a hotspot for thousands of shorebirds, massive flocks of Franklin’s Gulls, and occasional rarities such as Hudsonian Godwit.

As we continue toward the meadow-like areas closer to the coast, we follow a recently opened trail leading to picturesque ponds. This section is ideal for spotting:

• Peruvian Meadowlark

• Grassland Yellow-Finch

• Chilean Flamingo

• Black Skimmers

• Great Grebe

In the northern portion of the marshes, there is a chance—though never guaranteed—to detect a rare Black Rail subspecies, potentially soon to be split taxonomically.

Coastal Birding & Desert Grasslands

Reaching the beach, we encounter a rich variety of sea- and shorebirds typical of top Lima birding tours, including:

• Inca Tern

• Peruvian Booby

• Multiple gull species

A brief walk into the sandy grasslands reveals charismatic residents such as:

• Peruvian Thick-knee

• American Kestrel

• Burrowing Owl

This combination of wetlands, coastal plains, and desert habitats makes Ventanilla Marshes one of the richest and most accessible locations for Lima birding tours, especially for travelers with limited time.

Pricing Per Person

1 PAX – 450 USD
2 PAX – 250 USD
3 PAX – 220 USD
4 PAX – 200 USD
5+ PAX – 190 USD