LocationPROAVES Reserve
LOROS ANDINOS
High-Andean Natural Refuge for Endangered Wildlife
The ProAves Reserve Loros Andinos is part of the Threatened Andean Parrot Conservation Corridor in the Central Andes, located between the municipalities of Roncesvalles in the Tolima department and Génova in the Quindío department.
The reserve provides habitat for five threatened parrot species, including three endemic to Colombia: the Yellow-eared Parrot (Ognorhynchus icterotis), the Indigo-winged Parrot (Hapalopsittaca fuertesi), and the Rufous-fronted Parakeet (Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons). It also protects the Golden-plumed Parakeet (Leptosittaca branickii) and the Scaly-naped Parrot (Hapalopsittaca amazonina). Additionally, the area is home to large mammals such as the Spectacled Bear, the Mountain Tapir, and the White-tailed Deer.
The reserve provides habitat for five threatened parrot species, including three endemic to Colombia: the Yellow-eared Parrot (Ognorhynchus icterotis), the Indigo-winged Parrot (Hapalopsittaca fuertesi), and the Rufous-fronted Parakeet (Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons). It also protects the Golden-plumed Parakeet (Leptosittaca branickii) and the Scaly-naped Parrot (Hapalopsittaca amazonina). Additionally, the area is home to large mammals such as the Spectacled Bear, the Mountain Tapir, and the White-tailed Deer.
Ecosystem:
Andean forest, high Andean forest, and páramo
Average Temperature:
Between 6 and 24°C.
Altitudinal Range:
Between 3,250 and 3,980 meters above sea level
Activities:
Trekking along the reserve’s trails
Wildlife watching
Photographing flora and fauna
Enjoying hummingbirds at the Reserve’s feeding area
Observing the Yellow-eared Parrot
Location:
The ProAves Reserve Loros Andinos is located in the municipality of Roncesvalles, Tolima.
How to get there?
From the city of Ibagué, take the road to Roncesvalles, a journey of approximately 3 to 4 hours (104 km). Upon reaching Roncesvalles, continue along the road to Yerbabuena for another 45 minutes to reach the reserve.
Transportation Requirements Most of the route is unpaved, requiring a 4×4 vehicle.
Transportation Requirements Most of the route is unpaved, requiring a 4×4 vehicle.
