Layover Birding Excursions
El Salvador’s international airport has become an increasingly important hub for flights connecting North and South America. In many cases, travelers have layovers ranging from 1 to 14 hours. So why not turn that downtime into an unforgettable birding experience?
With just a bit of planning, you can make the most of your layover—ideally one that gives you at least 8 hours between flights. That’s enough time to escape the airport and explore some incredible nearby birding hotspots.
There are fantastic birding locations just 30 minutes to 2 hours from the airport, depending on your interests. Whether you're drawn to tropical dry forests, cloud forests with pine-oak trees, or coastal river mouths filled with migratory shorebirds, there’s something for everyone. The key is to plan your return to the airport at least one hour before your departure.
Instead of waiting in a terminal chair, why not enjoy a few hours of birding in some of Central America’s most rewarding habitats?
Want to know what a layover birding trip looks like? Read about birder Dorian Anderson’s experience at the link below—or contact me to plan your own!
Cruiseship Birding Excursions
El Salvador’s cruise ship port of call, Acajutla, is welcoming more visitors each year—curious travelers eager to explore the country’s rich ecosystems and remarkable wildlife.
From ancient mangrove forests to mysterious cloud forests, and from flooded grasslands to tropical dry and wet forests, there’s a stunning variety of birding destinations to discover—some just minutes away from the port.
Thanks to El Salvador’s excellent connectivity and compact geography, birding excursions from Acajutla are both simple and reliable, ensuring you return to your ship with plenty of time before departure.
Curious what a birding trip from Acajutla looks like? Watch the video —or reach out to plan your own unforgettable experience!
