Fusacatán Hummingbird Nature Reserve U$95

Description: With over 200 recorded species, this forest reserve and adjacent shade-grown coffee plantations offer abundant birdlife that is easy to spot with the naked eye, making it a prime site for nature photography.

Difficulty: Short, natural walking paths of low difficulty are available while the steep inclines are optional or can be done from the vehicle.

Accessibility: This tour is for all ages. We are happy to arrange a customized tour for you, should you have a visual/hearing impairment. 

Location: Located about 2.5 hours south-west of Bogotá near the town of Tibacuy. 

Elevation: The average altitude is 1600 to 1800 m.a.s.l 

Weather: The average temperature is 24ºC with highs of 28ºC during the dry months. About 10% of the time we visit here we experience light rain.

Covid-19: Tibacuy has had low exposure to Covid-19 so we ask all visitors to follow strict safety protocols. We are expected to wear masks at all times, both inside and outside the vehicle. We will also desinfect hands and shoes with alcohol at every stop. 

Includes: Private 4x4 transport from Bogotá, 4 hours of road side and forest birdwatching, local lunch and access to identification materials. Door to door pick-up and drop-off to a single location (available for selected areas of the city)
Add-ons (extras):
- Bilingual bird guide in English, Portuguese, French or German (pending availability)

Things to Bring:

- Comfortable non-slip shoes

- Sun protection, cap or hat
- Hydration

Target Species: Turquoise dacnis (E), Velvet-fronted euphonia (E), Colombian chachalaca (E), Indigo-capped Hummingbird (E), Scrub tanager (NE), Bar-crested Antshrike (NE), Crimson-backed tanager, Tropical mockingbird, Blue-necked tanager, Saffron finch, Palm tanager, Blue-gray tanager, Red-crowned woodpecker, Thick-billed euphonia, Bay-headed tanager, Orange-chinned parakeet, Spectacled parrotlet, House wren, Black phoebe, Great kiskadee, Ruddy ground-dove, Smooth-billed ani, White-vented plumeleteer, Yellow-headed caracara, Streaked saltator, Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Ringed Kingfisher, Bare-faced Ibis, Yellow-bellied Seedeater, Yellow-faced Grassquit

CLICK HERE to see some photos taken during this tour