7B. Birding tour Medellin Jardin 2 days

Service Description

Departing at 6:00 a.m., our transportation will pick you up directly from your hotel for a scenic journey southwest of Medellín to the beautiful colonial town of Jardín, Antioquia, considered one of the most beautiful towns in South America and one of Colombia’s top birdwatching destinations. After a breakfast stop along the way, we arrive around 9:30 a.m. to begin this unforgettable birding adventure. Our first stop is the famous Oilbird Cave, home to the fascinating Oilbirds (Guácharos), one of the world’s most unique nocturnal bird species. After crossing a spectacular hanging Tibetan bridge over the river, you will have the opportunity to observe and photograph these incredible birds in their natural habitat. Along the route, we may also observe species such as the Torrent Duck, Red-bellied Grackle, mountain toucans, barbets, tanagers, hummingbirds, and many endemic cloud forest birds. After lunch, we continue in the town to photograph the spectacular Andean Cock-of-the-rock before ascending into the mountains toward Alto de Ventanas at 2,800 meters (9,180 ft). At sunset, we will witness the magical arrival of flocks of endangered Yellow-eared Parrots returning to the towering Wax Palms, Colombia’s national tree, an unforgettable experience surrounded by pristine cloud forest and breathtaking mountain landscapes. We spend the night in a beautiful mountain cabin overlooking untouched forest. The next morning, we visit Mirador del Roble, one of the region’s best birding locations, searching for species such as the Yellow-eared Parrot, Hooded Mountain Tanager, Antpittas, hummingbirds, and many other high-Andean birds. Around 2:00 p.m., we return to Jardín for lunch before departing back to Medellín at 4:00 p.m., arriving at your hotel later that evening. Some birds in the area: • Red-bellied Grackle (Endemic) • Chami Antpitta (Endemic) • Chestnut Wood-Quail (Endemic) • Yellow-eared Parrot (Endemic) • Andean Cock-of-the-rock • Oilbird • Torrent Duck • Chestnut-naped Antpitta • Barred Fruiteater • Northern Slaty Brushfinch and more. Tour Includes: Roundtrip transportation, expert guide in English, binoculars rental, personal kit, hotel, all meals, personal kit and travel insurance. Horses non included Tour duration: 40 hours. Difficulty level 0 to 5: Level 2 Birds recorded on eBird: More than 300 species recorded at the location Recommendations: Comfortable walking clothing, mosquito protection. Altitude: 2620 ft Text us: +57 (311) 322 7676