Agua Fria is a "balneario" or water park, in this case taking advantage of a crystal clear stream to create a pleasant spot for picnics, wading, or partying. The surrounding woodland has produced Short-tailed Hawk, Citreoline Trogon, Gray-collared Becard, White-throated Magpie-Jay, and Orange-breasted Bunting among others. A weekday visit is recommended. 

The sign has the man’s phone number if people want to get in early. He speaks a little English.

Russet-crowned Motmot, Squirrel Cuckoo, Citreoline Trogon, Gray-collared Becard, and Orange-breasted Buntings.

To get to to the Minatitlan road, go to the glorietta (roundabout) by the shopping complex that has the Soriana store and the theater. If coming from Comala, go right, passing between the two Pemex stations. After .6 miles the road comes to a stop light with a Kiosko on both corners. Go right here - the road to Minatitlan. After about six miles you will come to the bridge over the Rio Armeria, often bone dry due to its water being diverted for irrigation. Continue on for about 4 miles to the entrance to Agua Fria on the left.

The road to the tucked-away little town of Agua Dulce is just .5 miles past the turn off to Agua Fria. This dirt and cobblestone road winds through rugged agricultural land and deep forest along a small permanent stream before ending at the town. Traffic is light and there are lots of places to pull off to enjoy the abundant birdlife.  Start by pulling off at the bridge and look for kingfishers along the river and Russet-crowned Motmot in the scrub.  As the road turns right it runs between some agricultural fields where buntings abound.  Watch for Painted, Varied, and Orange-breasted Buntings as well as other spectacular birds like Squirrel Cuckoo, Lineated Woodpecker, and Red-breasted Chat.