Excursion Birdwatching salvador tour at Salvador

Take an excursion to see the incredible birdlife waiting for you in the Vale Encantado, one of these few remaining pockets of Atlantic Forest located in a residential suburb of Salvador. This enchanted place lives up to its name, with an area of more than 2,000,000 square meters that is home to dozens of different endemic bird species.

Vale Encandado is part of the Atlantic coastal region, which is home to the magnificent Atlantic Forest. Along 17 states in Brazil, only 8.5% of Atlantic Forest are covered by significant stretches of forest. This section of the great forest contains a towering forest as well as the shrubby, low growth, more open, restinga vegetation growing on sandy soil, providing two ecosystems under the one canopy.

The Vale Encantado is a favored spot for local birding enthusiasts in Salvador. Access to the birding area is granted via a residential gated community. In the park alone, there have been identified 130 different species from a total of 228 in all ecological areas of Salvador.

Depart the pier and drive 30 minutes to the gated area of the reserve. Enjoy two hours of free time along the trail for birdwatching, where you may see endemic species such as the Rufous-tailed jacamar (Galbula ruficauda), Saíra beija-flor (Cyanerpes cyaneus), Saíra-pérola (Tangara Cyanomelas), Rabo-branco-rubro (Phaethornis ruber), Brazilian Tanager ( Ramphocelus bresilius), Violet Capped Woodnymph (Thalurania glaucopis), Sooretama Slaty Antshrike (Thamnophilus ambiguus) and a species threatened with extinction, the elusive Speckled Owl (Pulsatrix perspicillata).

Departing the trail, enjoy a well-earned snack. Drive to Rio Vermelho, home to a local popular square for a tasting of the acarajé, a fritter-based sandwich made with shrimp and other delicious fillings.

Return back to the pier with a full heart and stomach (20-minute drive).

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Vale Encantado, Atlantic Forest, dozens of endemic bird species, acarajé tasting

Note

Please note: This excursion involves moderate walking (1.5km or 1 mile) over uneven terrain, making this tour unsuitable for guests with limited mobility. Light clothing with long pants and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Bring insect repellent and be sure to wear muted colors (brown, light green) and not bright colors so as not to deter the wildlife.