EL DORADO RESERVE AND SAN LORENZO RIDGE
Great reserve that protects more than 1000 hectares of cloud forest. Among the silence and sweet melody of the forest, the best place to observe most of the 26 species of endemic birds and amphibians of the Sierra. Journey through a humid and exuberant forest that contains one of the highest densities of endemic plants in the world. Possibility of experiencing surprising moments with a White-tipped quetzal or the long billed hermit, the large butterfly morpho, the ocelot, among many others. And at the top a very nice view of the snowy peaks.
TAYRONA NATIONAL PARK
Transition from wet forest to dry forest, magnificent and legendary turquoise beaches with a wide variety of protected species. In these trails, there is the opportunity to observe Cotton-top Tamarins, Red howler monkeys. Also a great variety of birds such as Lance-tailed Manakin, Rufous-tailed
LOS FLAMENCOS SANCTUARY
Located in the department of La Guajira, 168 km from Santa Marta, close to one of the indigenous communities of Colombia, Wayuus. It is a perfect place to discover the desert and marine ecosystem that is home to the very famous American Flamingo and different shorebirds. Also i the trails is possible to have great views as some other birds like the Vermillion Cardinal, Orinoco Saltator and Buffy hummingbird.
ITINERARY
Day 1
Pick up in Barranquilla or Santa Marta and visit Isla Salamanca Park and mangrove areas on the way to Minca destination in the foothill of the Santa Marta mountains, accommodation in Faunal Nature Reserve, visits trails around. Possible walk at night.
Highlight birds: Chestnut-winged Chachalaca, Sapphire-bellied hummingbird, Bicolor conebill, Common Tody-flycatcher, Red-rumped woodpecker.
DAY 2
Birding for the morning and part of the afternoon around Minca and visit to Faunal Nature Reserves bird feeder stations and trails. (walking and make use of vehicle). Possible night walk in search for nocturnal wildlife in Faunal reserve.
Highlight birds: Golgen-winged sparrow, Rufous-tailed Jacamar, Whooping motmot, Keel-billed toucan, Collared aracari, Scaled piculet, Swallow tanager, Steely-vented hummingbird, White-bearded manakin, Black-chested jay, Cocoa woodcreeper, Rosy thrush-tanager, Rufous-capped warbler, Crimson-back tanager, Gartered trogon, Masked tityra, Rufous-and-white wren, Pale-eyed pigmy-tyrant.
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