LocationPROAVES reserve
Las Tángaras
A Hidden Treasure in the Heart of the Chocó Biogeographic Region
Las Tángaras ProAves Reserve was created to protect the habitat of two endemic bird species: the Gold-ringed Tanager (Bangsia aureocincta) and the Black-and-gold Tanager (Bangsia melanochlamys).
Ecosystem:
Tropical forests
Climate:
Temperate super humid. Cold superhumid
Altitudinal Range:
Between 1,100 to 3,300 meters above sea level
Activities:
Trekking along the reserve’s trails
Wildlife watching
Admiring the Atrato River
Enjoying hummingbirds at the Reserve’s feeding area
Photographing flora and fauna
Location:
The ProAves Reserve Las Tángaras is located in the municipality of Carmen de Atrato, in the Chocó department.
How to get there?
Public Transportation:
Take a bus from the Surandina company at Medellín’s South Terminal heading to the municipality of Carmen de Atrato, Chocó.
Once at the “El Siete” stop, take a private transport service to the reserve facilities, approximately a 15-minute ride.
It is not necessary to go all the way to Carmen de Atrato.
Once at the “El Siete” stop, take a private transport service to the reserve facilities, approximately a 15-minute ride.
It is not necessary to go all the way to Carmen de Atrato.
Private Transportation:
Any vehicle is suitable for reaching the nature reserve.
Approximate travel time: 5 hours.
Approximate travel time: 5 hours.
Note: There is an 8-kilometer trip from the Nature Reserve’s cabin to the trails, so visitors should book transportation in advance or have their own.
Route:
Medellín – Caldas – Amagá – Bolombolo – Ciudad Bolívar – “El Siete” stop – ProAves Reserve Las Tángaras (“El Ocho” stop).
