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Dawn in the rainforest.Where the first hummingbirds feed.
Scarlet ibis at dusk.Caroni Swamp, Trinidad.
A whale off Dominica.Sperm whales live here all year.
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Nature and birdwatching travel in the Caribbean and Latin America

Motmot is a small, independent guide for travellers who come for birds, forests, whales and reefs. Every guide is written from official and scientific sources, and every one tells you where to check entry rules before you go.

Destinations

A male resplendent quetzal perched on a mossy branch in San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica
Costa RicaCosta Rica for nature lovers: where and when to see the resplendent quetzal, Monteverde cloud forest, sloths, turtle…
A sperm whale's tail above the sea off Roseau, Dominica
DominicaDominica, the Nature Island: sperm whale watching, the Boiling Lake hike, Morne Trois Pitons, the Waitukubuli trail and…
Aerial view of Grand Etang crater lake surrounded by rainforest, Grenada
GrenadaGrenada beyond the beaches: Grand Etang crater lake and forest, the rare Grenada dove, waterfalls and hiking trails,…
Water pouring over Kaieteur Falls, Guyana
GuyanaGuyana for wildlife lovers: Kaieteur Falls, the Iwokrama rainforest and canopy walkway, the Rupununi savannah, giant…
Forested valleys and small farms on the slopes of the Blue Mountains, Jamaica
JamaicaBirding in Jamaica: where to see the doctor bird and the island's endemic birds, the Blue Mountains and Cockpit…
Rainforest-covered hills with the Pitons behind, Saint Lucia
Saint LuciaWhere to see the Saint Lucia parrot, the island's rainforest trails and the Pitons, plus whale watching and the best…
A flock of scarlet ibis flying over Caroni Swamp, Trinidad
Trinidad and TobagoBirding in Trinidad and Tobago: Asa Wright and the Northern Range, scarlet ibis at Caroni Swamp, Tobago's Main Ridge,…

Birdwatching and wildlife

A purple-throated carib hummingbird perched on a red flower in Martinique
Birdwatching in the CaribbeanNew to Caribbean birding? Which islands to pick, endemic birds worth the trip, what to pack, when to go and how to find…

Frequently asked questions

Do you sell holidays or take bookings?

No. Motmot is an independent guide. We are not the former Mot Mot Travel tour company and we don't sell trips, flights or hotels.

Where should a first-time birder start in the Caribbean?

Trinidad and Tobago is one of the easiest places to start: rainforest, wetland and seabird islands are close together. Read our Trinidad and Tobago guide and the Caribbean birdwatching guide.

Where do your facts come from?

Each guide lists its sources at the bottom: national parks, tourism boards, BirdLife International, UNESCO and GOV.UK. For entry rules and safety we always link to the GOV.UK FCDO travel advice.