Fundación ProAves – por la conservación en el país de las aves
Ecosystem:
Mixed forest with high epiphytism
Temperatura:
Between 35 and 64 °F.
Weather:
Between 35 and 64 °F.
Altitudinal range:
Between 2.700 and 3.700 AMSL
Board a bus of the companies Rápido Ochoa or SOATRAUR at the Terminal del Sur in the city of Medellín to the municipality of Urrao.
From Urrao’s main park, take a bus to the village of El Chuscal. The transportation options are: Cab, Jeep or Chiva, which leaves at 5 a.m. and 12 noon.
In the village of El Chuscal take the bridle path, which can be on foot or on horseback (prior coordination with a service provider is required) to the Nature Reserve, this route is 5 km long and takes approximately 3 hours.
Any vehicle is suitable for transportation to the village of El Chuscal, in the municipality of Anorí. The car can be left at a point known as La Terminal. From that point, to the Nature Reserve, you must take the bridle path, either on foot or on horseback (prior coordination with a service provider is required), this journey is 5 km long and takes approximately 3 hours.
La Reserva Natural está ubicada sobre el eje de la Cordillera Occidental en la vereda El Chuscal, perteneciente al municipio de Urrao, Antioquia.
Key species
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We recommend a minimum stay of 2- 3 nights to enjoy the activities and variety of wildlife
The reservation does not include food or transportation. Any extra service must be requested at the reception and has an additional cost.
RESERVATION
Make your reservation 24 hours in advance.
Walk-in reservations are not guaranteed and are dependent on current availability.
CHECK IN Y 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
nform 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
Any vehicle is suitable for transportation to the village of El Chuscal, in the municipality of Anorí.
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.
The Nature Reserve is home to 371 species of birds, among which stand out Coeligena orina (EN), Hapalopsittaca amazonina (VU), Diglossa gloriosissima (VU), Grallaria alleni (VU), Grallaria alvarezi (EN) and Grallaria urraoensis (CR).
They also inhabit a great variety of mammals highlighting the presence of Puma concolor and Tremarctos ornatus, being for this last zone of parturition and training of young strategic.
For amphibians, species belonging to the family have been reported Hylidae, Eleutherodactylidae and Centrolenidae.
The flora of the place is made up of populations of Gynoxys frontinoensis and Espeletia frontinoensis (endemic species), this one in a good condition. In addition, areas with the presence of individuals of Puya antioquensis, Polylepis quadrijuga and forests of seven leather.