LocationPROAVES Reserve
EL PAUJIL
Home of the Enigmatic Blue-billed Curassow
Between 16 and 28 °C. At the ProAves Reserve El Paujil, you can connect with nature and its incredible species of flora and fauna. El Paujil is home to 394 bird species, 32 amphibian species, 46 reptile species, and 43 species of non-flying mammals. Additionally, this conservation sanctuary protects one of the most vulnerable ecosystems of the Magdalena Medio region—the tropical rainforest. Without a doubt, it is an incredible place to experience Colombia’s rich biodiversity.
Ecosystem:
Humid tropical forest
Climate:
Warm semi-humid
Altitudinal Range:
Between 175 and 750 meters altitude
Activities:
Birdwatching to spot the Blue-billed Curassow (Crax alberti), an endemic and critically endangered species
Trekking along the reserve’s trails
Admiring the Ermitaño River
Wildlife observation and enjoying the stunning landscapes of Magdalena Medio
Photographing flora and fauna
Location:
The ProAves Reserve El Paujil is located in the village of Puerto Pinzón, in the municipality of Puerto Boyacá, Boyacá.
How to get there?
Public Transportation:
You can travel from IbaguĂ©, Bogotá or MedellĂn to Puerto Boyacá with the companies Brasilia, Rápido Tolima, Los Libertadores or La Reina transport.
Once in the municipality of Puerto Boyacá, look in the market street (one block from the main park) for the Transluzena company’s dispatch site to Puerto Pinzón. The departure times are: 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Estimated travel time is 2 to 3 hours.
Once in the municipality of Puerto Boyacá, look in the market street (one block from the main park) for the Transluzena company’s dispatch site to Puerto Pinzón. The departure times are: 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Estimated travel time is 2 to 3 hours.
Throughout the rainy season, you may need our additional luggage service, available at an extra cost. You can request it from local drivers or our park rangers. We’re here to make your visit more comfortable and secure!
Private Transportation:
It is not necessary to go to the municipality of Puerto Boyacá, once at the Dos y Medio crossroads you can take the road to Puerto Pinzón. Approximately 15 minutes after taking this route you will find on the left side a dirt road that leaves the paved road, there is a sign indicating Puerto Pinzón-Pozo 2.
When you arrive at Puerto Pinzón you have several options to get to the reserve: walk for 40 minutes, take a motorcycle cab or take a boat ride on the Ermitaño River. This option depends on the river’s flow depending on the rainy season.
When you arrive at Puerto Pinzón you have several options to get to the reserve: walk for 40 minutes, take a motorcycle cab or take a boat ride on the Ermitaño River. This option depends on the river’s flow depending on the rainy season.
Return: To return is the same process, the transports from Puerto PinzĂłn to Puerto Boyacá leave at 6:30 am, 7 am and 3 pm and from there in the main park you look for the appropriate route to the city or destination that continues.Â
The road generally has difficult conditions, so we recommend traveling in 4Ă—4 vehicles.Â
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Approximate travel time: 8 hours from MedellĂn.
We’ll explain how to take the right route to reach our ProAves El Paujil Reserve.
Route:
MedellĂn, Bogotá or IbaguĂ© – Road to Puerto Boyacá -Two and a half crossroads – Puerto PinzĂłn – El Paujil ProAves Reserve.
