La Antigua Veracruz

19.32586 , -96.31047

Mexico

Playa Chalchihuecan

La Antigua is one of the first settlements established by the Spanish upon their arrival in Mexico, founded more than 500 years ago. Due to its history it is an important place for the state of Veracruz and due to its location it is an interesting site for bird watchers. Because the only way to get to the beach is from a boat trip, the low influx of tourists allows birds to rest on the shores of the beach with greater tranquility compared to other beaches. In addition, along the boat trip you will see some birds such as herons or kingfishers among the vegetation of the river. Keep in mind that in summer there are more people on the beach and that the weather is a very important factor in finding birds on the beach.

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 19.3259/-96.3105 (2021-01-29 14:27:48 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "La Antigua Veracruz" (2021-01-29 14:27:48 )

Edited by Gustavo Contreras on 2021-12-31 15:53:19
La Antigua is one of the first settlements established by the Spanish upon their arrival in Mexico, founded more than 500 years ago. Due to its history it is an important place for the state of Veracruz and due to its location it is an interesting site for bird watchers. Because the only way to get to the beach is from a boat trip, the low influx of tourists allows birds to rest on the shores of the beach with greater tranquility compared to other beaches. In addition, along the boat trip you will see some birds such as herons or kingfishers among the vegetation of the river. Keep in mind that in summer there are more people on the beach and that the weather is a very important factor in finding birds on the beach.

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus)
Collared Plover (Anarhynchus collaris)
Snowy Plover (Anarhynchus nivosus)
Red Knot (Calidris canutus)
Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus)
Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger)
Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens)

Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) was added by Gustavo Contreras (2021-09-02 16:42:45)

Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) was added by Gustavo Contreras (2021-09-02 16:42:31)

Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) was added by Gustavo Contreras (2021-09-02 16:42:22)

Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) was added by Gustavo Contreras (2021-09-02 16:42:03)

Snowy Plover (Anarhynchus nivosus) was added by Gustavo Contreras (2021-09-02 16:41:44)

Red Knot (Calidris canutus) was added by Gustavo Contreras (2021-09-02 16:41:36)

Collared Plover (Anarhynchus collaris) was added by Gustavo Contreras (2021-09-02 16:41:28)

  • Timing and strategy

Both waterfowl and shorebirds can be easily found throughout the day, either eating or resting. There is no specific time that works best for birdwatching but arriving at dawn or a couple of hours later is always good, the presence of the birds will depend largely on the number of people on the beach, usually on weekends there are more people.

The climatic conditions also determine the presence of birds so you must take into account the weather forecast.

The best time to visit this site is during the fall and spring migration when shorebirds move.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Gustavo Contreras on 2021-12-31 15:55
Both waterfowl and shorebirds can be easily found throughout the day, either eating or resting. There is no specific time that works best for birdwatching but arriving at dawn or a couple of hours later is always good, the presence of the birds will depend largely on the number of people on the beach, usually on weekends there are more people. The climatic conditions also determine the presence of birds so you must take into account the weather forecast.forecast. The best time to visit this site is during the fall and spring migration when shorebirds move.
Edited by Gustavo Contreras on 2021-09-09 18:47
Both waterfowl and shorebirds can be easily found throughout the day, either eating or resting. There is no specific time that works best for birdwatching but arriving at dawn or a couple of hours later is always good, the presence of the birds will depend largely on the number of people on the beach, usually on weekends. There weekends there are more people. The climatic conditions also determine the presence of birds so you must take into account the weather forecast.
Edited by Gustavo Contreras on 2021-09-09 18:47
Both waterfowl and shorebirds can be easily found throughout the day, either eating or resting. There is no specific time that works best for birdwatching but arriving at dawn or a couple of hours later is always good, the presence of the birds will depend largely on the number of people on the beach, usually on weekends. There are more people. The climatic conditions also determine the presence of birds so you must take into account the weather forecast.
  • How to get there

To get to La Antigua it will depend on how you travel, if you use your own car you must take the Cardel-Veracruz highway to the tollbooth of La Antigua where you will find the entrance to the town.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get to La Antigua is to take a bus from the city of Cardel. The cost of the ticket is around 1 dollar.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Gustavo Contreras on 2021-12-31 15:38
To get to La Antigua it will depend on how you travel, if you use your own car you must take the Cardel-Veracruz highway to the tollbooth of La Antigua where you will find the entrance to the town. If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get to La Antigua is to take a bus from the city of Cardel. The cost of the ticket is around 1 dollar.

To get to the beach you must take a boat at the town dock. Along the river you can watch birds and once you get to the beach you should ask the captain to bring you closer to the shore to be able to go down to the beach and walk, the cost of the boat will depend on how much time you spend on the beach.

Once on the beach you can walk wherever you want in search of birds since the dune vegetation also offers the opportunity to see interesting birds.

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• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

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Edited by Gustavo Contreras on 2021-09-09 18:18
To get to the beach you must take a boat at the town dock. Along the river you can watch birds and once you get to the beach you should ask the captain to bring you closer to the shore to be able to go down to the beach and walk, the cost of the boat will depend on how much time you spend on the beach. Once on the beach you can walk wherever you want in search of birds since the dune vegetation also offers the opportunity to see interesting birds.
  • Other attractions

There is a museum within the town called Aduana de Hernán Cortés, access is free and open every day of the week. You can find a variety of restaurants on the riverside.

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Gustavo Contreras on 2021-12-31 15:42
There is a museum within the town called Aduana de Hernán Cortés, access is free and open every day of the week. You can find a variety of restaurants on the riverside.

In La Antigua you can find a wide variety of restaurants along the boardwalk, there is a hotel in the town called Frente de Sol. At the entrance of the town you can find a gas station.

If you are looking for something like a supermarket, pharmacies or other types of services, the city of Cardel is close to approximately 15 min.

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Gustavo Contreras on 2021-09-09 17:31
In La Antigua you can find a wide variety of restaurants along the boardwalk, there is a hotel in the town called Frente de Sol. At the entrance of the town you can find a gas station.station. If you are looking for something like a supermarket, pharmacies or other types of services, the city of Cardel is close to approximately 15 min.
Edited by Gustavo Contreras on 2021-09-09 17:29
In La Antigua you can find a wide variety of restaurants along the boardwalk, there is a hotel in the town called Frente de Sol. At the entrance of the town you can find a gas station.

The town of La Antigua is a very quiet place, like any place near the coast the only annoyances are the heat and mosquitoes.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Gustavo Contreras on 2021-09-09 17:43
The town of La Antigua is a very quiet place, like any place near the coast the only annoyances are the heat and mosquitoes.
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