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 Welcome
A 1930’s country estate in the heart of McAllen, Quinta Mazatlan is an historic Spanish Revival adobe hacienda surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and native woodland. A unique conference and events center, close to airports and hotels, Quinta Mazatlan is also an urban oasis, where quiet trails wind through more than 15 acres of birding habitat.
The Land
Formal tropical gardens surround the 10,000 square-foot mansion, and are enriched with native plants as living demonstrations of what any backyard birder can achieve. Outlying acres of wild Tamaulipan thorn forest have been enhanced with water and bird feeding stations to make them even more attractive to wildlife.
 The Birds
Quinta Mazatlan attracts many of the favorite “Valley specialties” found no place else in the country. Black-bellied Whistling Ducks nest in the patio palms, while Green Jays, Plain Chachalacas, Buff-bellied Hummingbirds, and Olive Sparrows inhabit the grounds.
Learn & Discover
Quinta Mazatlan (the name means “country estate” in Spanish) has programs for all intersts from Natural History Tours to Native Plant Walks. Visitors can enrich their skills by signing up for programs to “Attract Birds to Backyards”. Quinta Mazatlan serves as an example for backyard restoration...enhancing and connectin backyards for wildlife and people.
 What’s Here
- Walking Trails
- Birding Feeding Stations
- Hummingbird Lane
- Migratory Bird Meadow
- Native Butterfly Garden
- Nature Art Gallery
- Nature Exhibits
- Gift Store
- Programs and Tours
- One of the largest adobe homes in the State of Texas—built in the 1930's
We also offer rentals of the beautiful mansion...for corporate events, dinners, weddings, and other celebratory events.
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Visit Us
Physical Address
600 Sunset Avenue
McAllen, TX 78503
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 220
McAllen, TX 78505-0220
Website - Official
www.quintamazatlan.com
Phone: (956) 681-3370
Fax: (956) 688-3373
Directions:
Take Expressway 83 to 10th Street exit. Travel south on 10th Street and turn east on Sunset Drive (Wyndham Garden Hotel on corner). Proceed along Sunset Drive to Quinta Mazatlan at the end of the street. Parking is available outside the big brown gates. Enjoy the walk in!
Staff
Hours
Open Tuesday-Saturday –
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Open Thursday Evenings – Until Dark
Closed Sunday and Monday
Admission
Adults – $2.00
Seniors 65 and over – $1.00
Children: ages 5 to 12 – $1.00
Children: ages 4 and under – FREE
Family Annual Membership – $40.00
Individual Annual Membership –
$20.00
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Bird Checklist
Quinta Mazatlan bird checklist
( PDF 64.6 KB)
Find Your Way
Quinta Mazatlan location map
Join Us
Volunteer Opportunities
More about our facility
Read about and view photos of our facility's progress
Programs:
Quinta Mazatlan offers an array of programming for people of all ages and interests. For more information including dates and times for upcoming programs and events, visit www.quintamazatlan.com.
- McAllen Great Outdoors Nature Series (Adults Speaker Series)
Dates: October to March
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Cost: $3.00 per person
- Evening Explorations (Family Speaker Series)
Dates: June and July
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Cost: $3.00 per person
- Nature Discovery Camp (Kids Summer Camp)
Dates: June, July & August
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Boy & Girl Scout Badges
Dates: Saturdays
Time: 3 hour intervals (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Cost $5.00 per scout
- Family Adventures (Nature & Art Program)
Dates: Saturdays
Cost: $3.00 per person
- Stroll Through History Tour (Guided tour through historic Adobe hacienda)
Dates: Weekly (Fall & Spring)
Cost $3.00 per person
- Woodland Walkabout Tour (Guided tour through woodland trails)
Dates: Weekly (Fall & Spring)
Cost: $3.00 per person
- School Field Trips
Dates: Tuesdays and Fridays
Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Cost: $4.00 per student (Teachers & Parent Chaperones FREE).
- Group Tours
Schedule and customize a tour for your group!
10 person minimum.
Call for more information on dates, availability and cost.
Special Events:
- Moon Over Mazatlan Gala
Annual Gala Fundraiser for Nature Projects. Evening includes dinner and entertainment.
Date: First Thursday in March
(March 5, 2009).
Time: 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
- Vida Verde "Earth Day" Family Festival
Celebrate Quinta Mazatlan's Anniversary and Earth Day! Fun for all ages . . . birds of prey show, food, fun, music and more!
Date: Saturday closest to Earth Day (April 18, 2009).
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE!!!
***Formerly known as 'Hummingbirds Days'***
- Wild Walk "Eco-Education" Festival
Date: Thursday & Friday (November 13-14, 2008). Ages: School Field Trip for grades 3-5. Cost: $4.00 per student. Teachers and Parent Chaperones FREE!
For more information including dates and times for upcoming programs and events, visit www.quintamazatlan.com.
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