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

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Loro Fuertesi

Proaves Reserve

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.

ACOMmODAtIONS
In the LORO FUERTESI ProAves Reserve, you will also be able to:
Spot the Blue-crowned Parrot,
a critically endangered endemic bird species
Observe various species of
hummingbirds at the feeders
Venture into the impressive high
Andean forest
Contemplate and visit the
Anaime Wasteland
Explore various
ecological trails
Observe a wide
variety of orchids
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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:

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

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.