The Coffee Zone of Colombia is nestled within the Andean region. This unique geography gives rise to a blend of ecosystems, including cloud forests, lush valleys, and traditional coffee plantations, where nature and human industry coexist harmoniously. At altitudes between 1,200 and 4,400 meters, it enjoys a mild, temperate climate, with misty mornings and sunny afternoons, a perfect setting for bird photography.
Cloud forests, in particular, are a jewel of biodiversity. Their dense canopies, fed by moisture from the clouds, create an ideal habitat for a wide range of bird species. eBird reports over 800 bird species in the Coffee Zone alone, with many endemic or near-endemic to the Andean region. Some of the most iconic species include the Violet-tailed Sylph, known for its vibrant plumage and a long tail; the dazzling Multicolored Tanager, a birdwatcher’s dream; and the rare Yellow-eared Parrot, whose survival story is a symbol of conservation in Colombia.
Culturally, the Coffee Zone is steeped in tradition. Generations of coffee-growing families live in colourful haciendas, preserving a way of life that has remained essentially unchanged for centuries. Local festivals celebrate the coffee harvest, and traditional crafts, music, and dances add a rich cultural dimension to any visit.
Choosing RETORNO Birding as the operator of your dream bird photo tour in Colombia, you will delight in an extraordinary bird photo tour, where you will visit some of the best places for this activity. Not only will you photograph more than 130 of these incredible birds, but you will also experience the heart and soul of Colombia, where thriving ecosystems and centuries-old traditions come together in a remarkable landscape.
It will be a pleasure to present you with the way we see our country, a way full of birds, emotions, culture, tradition, and kindness.
For two hours from Medellin, we will visit one of the best reserves in Antioquia, which has some of the zone's emblematic birds. Birds to be Photograph include the White-mantled Barbet, Whooping Motmot, and Collared Aracari, among others.
In the early morning, we are heading to Jardin, which is three hours away from Medellin. Our main goal is to spot some birds, such as the famous Cock of the Rock, which is popular worldwide and is very attractive for bird photography. Additionally, we will visit a private reserve owned by a local who has the Red Bellied Grackle (Endemic) in his garden among others.
We are going up to the Mountain. We will photograph many Hummingbirds and some Antpittas, such as Chestnut-naped and Chami Antpittas. If we are lucky, we will be able to photograph the Ocelot, a cat that is very difficult to see up close.
This day, we are changing departments from Antioquia to Caldas, heading one of the reserves that have four Antpittas, some fruit eaters, and many Hummingbirds; if we have luck, we can photograph two toucans, the Black-billed and Emerald Toucans, among other species of birds.
This day continues in Caldas, and we are visiting a nature reserve that will have 3,000 masl. We are looking for more hummingbirds, tanagers, brunch finches, antpittas, and toucans. If we have luck, the cherry of the day will be the Ocellated Tapaculo and the Crismon-mantled Woodpecker, one of my favorites.
Today, we will visit National Park Los Nevados, where we will photograph one of the desired objectives of the entire tour: the emblematic Buffy Helmetcrest. Then, we will go to another place to photograph the rainbow-bearded Thornbill, among other targets.
One of the most desired toucans in Colombia is the Gray-Breasted Mountain Toucan; in this reserve, we will also photograph other birds like the Sword-billed Hummingbird, Crescent-faced Antpitta, and the emblematic Barred Fruiteater.
The day before, we took a 3-hour trip from the National Park of Los Nevados. We begin our day at Mistrato Risaralda, the Third Department of this amazing trip. This location hides many treasures that will delight your camera, like the emblematic Club-winged Manakin, The violet tailed Sylph and if we have luck the Golden Headed Quetzal.
We know that you want to spend more days here, so we do, too. Today, we will go look at more amazing birds, like the unique Scaled Fruiteater and the extravagant Black and Gold Tanager, among others.
This morning, we are changing the Reserve and turning to Tatama National Park, where we will spend three days. The reason is that the mountain is more than 3000 masl, and we have the opportunity to dedicate each day to different altitudes. This day, we dedicate time to the highest part of the mountain, where we are going to look for the Gold-ringed Tanager and the emblematic Chestnut-bellied Flowerpiercer.
Today, we will dedicate time to the middle part of the mountain, where we will look for the Grass-green Tanager, Purplish mantled tanager and Indogo Flowerpiercer.
This last day in Tatama National Park we are focusing in Hummingbirds and some other tanagers.
Today will be a day for the five-hour transition to Anime, where we will look at the nest of the Yellow-eared Parrot and visit a Private reserve of locals. We are stopping to photograph the Ruby Topaz.
Today, we are birding photography up in the mountains, doing photos of the Yellow Eared Parrot and some other birds, then going to KM 18 looking at the Multicolored Tanager and some other birds.
Today, we spent an entire day taking pictures of many emblematic birds, such as the Toucan Barbet, Red-headed Barbet, Hummingbirds, and Tanagers, such as the Glistening green Tanager.
We stay in one reserve all day and photograph many birds, including Motmots, Toucans, Tanagers, hummingbirds, and Antpittas.
Today we are going to Pance for looking two special birds, the emblematic Ornate-Hawk eagle and the Strioleted Manaking then go to Cali and rest. Tghis day we have the oportunity to know a little bit of the Cali and Colomian Culture.
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LOGISTICS COULD CHANGE FOR MANY REASONS AS FOLLOWS:
a. Bird activity.
b. For the decision of the travellers.
c. Security issued. Healthy issue. Road Issue.
e. Other no specify.
The travellers have to accept any of these changes. If the shift carries extra costs, they assume them. The price is budgeted before the change.
Retorno does not provide equipment rental or loan service; each person must bring their cameras, lenses, batteries, memories and computer to carry out the activity in the best conditions. Retorno is not responsible for the loss, deterioration, or theft of photographic equipment or accessories.
RETORNO does not guarantee any species of birds or photography of them; nature is unpredictable.
RETORNO works hard to have the best logistics and protocols for safety during your visit to COLOMBIA BIRD PARADISE.
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