A birding trip with LEA SCHELLHOUS. October 2023
Lea Schellhous’s first trip to Colombia was a birding adventure in the southern region, which introduced her to the country’s incredible biodiversity. This time, she wanted to head north to explore the rich birdlife of the Santa Marta Mountains and the Caribbean coast. We also added a few extra days to visit the Mid-Magdalena Valley and the highlands of the Central Andes, ensuring a broader experience of Colombia’s diverse ecosystems.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Chingaza National Park, Hummingbird Observatory
- Day 2: Tabacal Lagoon – Enchanted Garden – drive to Honda
- Day 3: Bellavista forest. drive to Hacienda El Bosque
- Day 4: Hacienda El Bosque and Paramo del Ruiz
- Day 5: Hacienda Venecia – Flight to Santa Marta
- Day 6: Minca – El Dorado reserve area
- Day 7: El Dorado reserve area
- Day 8: El Dorado – Minca – Riohacha
- Day 9: Los Flamencos Sanctuary
- Day 10: Las Gaviotas, Tayronaka – Santa Marta
Photographic memories
All photos by Johnnier Arango, tour leader (click on each one to open the expanded view and see the names and notes)
