Fundación ProAves – por la conservación en el país de las aves
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Date of stablishment:
june
2010
ECOSYSTEM:
Andean, High Andean and Paramo forest
TEMPERATURE:
50 °F average
WEATHER:
high cloudiness
ALTUTIDINAL RANGE:
Between 2,750 to 3,600 AMSL
KEY SPECIES
In this conservation area, approximately the following have been recorded:
LOCATION
how to get to Loro Fuertesi PROAVES RESERVE?
It is located on the eastern flank of the Colombian Central Cordillera,
in the Potosí Alto village, in the municipality of Cajamarca, Tolima.
The Reserve is the habitat of 5 threatened parrot species, including 3 endemic to Colombia: the Yellow-eared Parrot (Ognorhynchus Icterotis) (CR), Blue-crowned Parrot (Hapalopsittaca fuertesi) (CR) and the Frentirrufo Parakeet (Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons) (VU); We also preserve the Paramuno Parakeet (Leptosittaca branickii) (VU), and the Montañera Parakeet (Hapalopsittaca amazonina) (VU). Additionally, we find populations of large mammals such as the spectacled bear, the mountain tapir and the deer.
photographic record
In the LORO FUERTESI ProAves Reserve, you will also be able to:
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We recommend a minimum stay of 2 to 3 nights to fully enjoy the activities and the 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
- Visitor trails and research activities
- 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 meals or transportation; any of these will have an additional cost and must be requested in advance via WhatsApp: +57 323 434 34 87
- For the sake of our species conservation policies, we are not pet-friendly. We encourage 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.