LocationProaves Reserve
Arrierito Antioqueño
Home of the majestic Chestnut-capped Piha
Among the forests of the Central Andes Colombian Cordillera lies the home of the majestic Chestnut-capped Piha (Lipaugus weberi), an endemic bird of the country, Critically Endangered (CR) of Extinction.
With the aim of protecting this species, ProAves created the ProAves Antioquia Tapaculo Reserve in 2006 for the conservation of this bird that inhabits only small fragments of forest in this mountain range and has seen its habitat affected due to gold mining and large-scale deforestation for pasture establishment.
Ecosystem:
Andean and sub-Andean forest
Climate:
Moist tempering Supermoist tempering
Altitudinal Range:
Between 1,250 and 1,850 meters above sea level
Activities:
Enjoying the landscapes of Northeast Antioquia
Bird and wildlife watching
Spotting the Chestnut-capped Piha along the trails
Observing hummingbirds at the Reserve’s feeders
Photographing wildlife and flora
Hiking along the internal trails of the Reserve
Exploring the garden and its wonderful species of fauna and flora
Location:
Arrierito Antioqueño ProAves Reserve is located in the village of El Retiro, municipality of Anorí, department of Antioquia, 148 kilometers from the city of Medellín.
How to get there?
Public Transportation:
Take a bus from the COONORTE company to the municipality of Anorí at the Northern Transport Terminal in Medellín.
The Nature Reserve is located 18 km before reaching the municipal seat of Anorí, so you must get off before reaching the municipality. The entrance to Arrierito Antioqueño is located along the main road.
Estimated travel time: Approximately 4 hours.
The Nature Reserve is located 18 km before reaching the municipal seat of Anorí, so you must get off before reaching the municipality. The entrance to Arrierito Antioqueño is located along the main road.
Estimated travel time: Approximately 4 hours.
Private Transportation:
Any vehicle is suitable to reach the Nature Reserve.
Route:
Medellín – Bello – Barbosa – Porce – El Retiro Village – Arrierito Antioqueño ProAves Reserve.
