Fundación ProAves – por la conservación en el país de las aves

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Loro Coroniazul

Proaves Reserve

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION AS A TOURIST
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION FOR AN ACADEMIC VISIT
Date of stablishment:
FEBRUARY
2008
ECOSYSTEM:

Andean forest, high Andean forest, Páramo

PLANT FORMATIONS:

Low montane humid forest, very humid montane forest

TEMPERATURE:

Between 6 and 15° C

CLIMATE:

Cold humid, Very cold super humid

ALTITUDINAL RANGE:

From 2,000 to 3,500 meters above sea level

KEY SPECIES

In this conservation area, close to:

In this conservation area, close to:

LOCATION

It is located on the western flank of the Colombian Central Cordillera, in the Pedregales Alto village, in the municipality of Génova, in the department of Quindío, near the El Mirador Municipal Reserve.

There are species of great conservation importance such as the Blue-crowned Parrot (Hapalopsittaca fuertesi),
endemic and critically endangered species, the Paramuno Parrot (Leptosittaca branickii), a species considered vulnerable, and the Rufous-fronted Parakeet (Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons), an endemic and endangered species.

ACOMMODATIONS
Make your reservation as a tourist
STEPS FOR ACADEMIC VISIT
IN THE PROAVES LORO CORONIAZUL RESERVE, YOU CAN ALSO
Go bird watching
on tours guided by an expert ranger
Observe various species
of hummingbirds in the feeders
Observe and enter
into the imposing high Andean forest
Travel
various ecological trails
Contemplate
the Pedregales River and the Quebrada El Reflejo
Contemplate
and visit the Paramo El Mirador
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We recommend a minimum stay of 2-3 nights to enjoy the activities and variety of wildlife.

ALSO, YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO:
  • Internet in common areas, which may be intermittent. Take advantage of your stay in our Reserve to connect with nature!
  • Water, coffee and tea station
  • Trails for visitors and research actions
  • Rest areas that allow you to flow with the magic of this wonderful place

Remember:
Our reservation rates do not include extra services such as food or transportation; any of these will have an additional cost and must be requested in advance via WhatsApp: +57 323 434 34 87

  • As part of our policies for the care and conservation of our species, we are not pet friendly. We invite you to leave your pets in a safe place.
PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS:

RESERVATION

Make your reservation 24 hours in advance.

Walk-in reservations are not guaranteed and are dependent on current availability.

CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT

The ProAves Reserve opens at 6:00 a.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m.

Time of entry to your room: From 3:00 p.m. and time of departure from your room: Maximum at 10:00 a.m.

 RESERVATION POLICIES​

You can change the dates of the reservation, as long as there is availability.

Changes must be requested in writing and 15 days in advance. No refund is made for cancellation.

 MEALS

Inform us of any health problems, allergies, or food requirements.

We will offer you a special menu according to your diet.

DO NOT COLLECT

Please, respect the natural resources of the Nature Reserve. The collection of any biological material is not allowed.

TRANSPORT

It’s necessary to travel in a 4×4 vehicle adapted to handle the conditions of some sections of the road.

CLOTHING

Remember that the climate in Colombia can be very unpredictable! We recommend you bring suitable walking shoes, a rain jacket, long-sleeved clothing, a sun hat, and sunscreen.

FLASHLIGHT

In the Natural Reserve there may be power outages, so bring a flashlight and enjoy connecting with nature without the distraction of modern technology.

 MOSQUITOES

You do not need a yellow fever vaccine. However, we recommend using repellent since being in contact with nature there may be mosquitoes.

FORBIDDEN TO ENTER ALCOHOL

The entry of alcoholic beverages into the Nature Reserve is forbidden.

INTERNAL TRAILS

Follow the instructions of the Nature Reserve staff and stay on the established trails.

SOSTENIBILIDAD & CONSERVACIÓN
EN EL JAGUAR

Esta área de conservación de la Fundación ProAves fue creada en el 2013 con el objetivo de proteger y conservar el hábitat de las especies más amenazadas de la región.

La Reserva Natural presenta una gran densidad de especies con facilidad de observación, por lo que es de gran interés para la conservación. Allíhabitan 364 especies de aves, entre las que se destacan: Picumnus pumilus, Touit huetii, Spizaetus ornatus, Oressochen jubatus, y Lophornis chalybeus, Mitu tomentosum, Hylopezus macularius, Dromococcyx phasianellus, Lathrotriccus euleri y Calidris minutilla.

Los bosques de la Reserva ProAves El Jaguar presentan una alta diversidad de mamíferos, entre los que se encuentran: Inia geoffrensis, Tapirus terrestris, Pteronura brasiliensis, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, Cuniculus paca y Panthera onca, entre otros.

Está conformada por bosque de la galería y ripario, sabanas, Morichales, zonas pantanosas, Lagunas, lagos y ciénagas naturales, Bosque Denso Alto de Tierra Firme, Vegetación transformada (Pastos enmalezados), Bosque Denso Bajo de Tierra Firme y Bosque Denso Alto Inundable Heterogéneo: las familias mejor representadas en número de especies son Mimosaceae, Moraceae, Melastomataceae, Lauraceae, Fabaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Rubiaceae, Burseraceae, Sapotaceae, y Myrtaceae. Las especies identificadas al momento son las siguientes: hacha o costillo (Aspidosperma excelsum), asaí (Euterpe precatoria), barrigona (Iriartea deltoidea), canangucha (Mauritia flexuosa), escalera de mono (Bauhinia guianensis) y el carguero rebalsero (Eschweilera amazonica), guacamayo (Apuleia leiocarpa) tres tablas (Dialium guianense), algarrobo (Hymenaea oblongifolia), cachicamo (Calophyllum brasiliense), macano (Terminalia amazonia), fariñero (Clathrotropis macrocarpa), sasafrás
(Ocotea cymbarum), cedro achapo (Cedrelinga cateniformis), lechoso (Pseudolmedia laevigata), lanoso (Pseudolmedia laevis) y milpo o flor morado (Erisma uncinatum) y chaparro (Curatella americana).

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