Which bird species do you think is the biggest attraction to visitors of your lodge (please only name one species)?
I am sorry, most birders who stay here pick the lodge for its location, as it is in the Calakmul Biosphere, but not for a specific bird.
Keel-billed Toucan
What is the name of your lodge, and since when has your lodge been operating?
RIO BEC DREAMS, open since 2003
Gartered Trogon
How best to travel to your lodge?
100% of all birding guests travel by private rental car, either from Cancun, Merida, or Chetumal
Wood Stork
What kind of services – except for accommodation and food – does your lodge offer to visiting birders?
We are associated with a certified birding guide, have bird feeders, and have many plants and trees that attract many birds
Lineated Woodpecker
What makes your lodge special?
We are the only hotel/lodge in this region that is English-speaking, we have been here 22+ years, and we have an excellent reputation. We are also the only hotel/lodge in the Calakmul Biosphere.
Streak-backed Oriole
What are the 10 – 20 most interesting birds that your lodge offers good chances to see?
Owls, toucans, trogons, bat falcons.
Bat Falcon
What is the best time to visit your lodge, and why?
Any time – however, the months of Jan/Feb/Mar, are good for migrating birds as well as the 200+ species in the Biosphere.
Laughing Falcon
Is your lodge involved in conservation efforts? If yes, please describe them.
We collect rainwater and maintain our forest in its natural setting. We have 50 Hectares, which is about 125 Acres, with several trails.
Plain Chachalaca
What other suggestions can you give to birders interested in visiting your lodge?
Bring a good camera etc, we supply all food and water, etc.
Crested Guan
Do you have activities for non-birders? If so, please describe.
We are in the heart of the Maya world, with many sites to see, as well as a bat cave. There are walking trails, and many farmers here produce honey – many birders want to buy this honey.
Roadside Hawk
If any readers of 10,000 Birds are interested in staying at your lodge, how can they best contact you?
Through our website, there is a direct email link
Collared Aracari
Is there anything else you would like to share with the readers of 10,000 Birds?
This region is rich in birds and wildlife, however, it is not in any way developed, and most locals do not speak English or understand why birders visit. There was nothing here until about 50 years ago. Also, there are no cenotes here – they are in the Centre and the North of the Yucatan. This region was uninhabited from around 950 AD until the 1930s.
It is about a 2 hr drive from Chetumal airport, about 4 hrs from Campeche airport. It is also less than 2 hours to the Border with Belize and about 4 hours to Merida airport
Squirrel Cuckoo
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