The Reinita Cielo Azul Bird Reserve of Proaves was created in 2005 with the purpose of preserving the habitat of the migratory bird Reinita Cielo Azul (Setophaga cerulea), being the first Colombian and South American reserve created by the aim of preserving a migratory bird. Upon arrival you will have a brief introduction of a local guide before you continue with a hike on a colonial path observing the landscape of San Vicente de Chucurí, its surroundings and the tropical rainforest of the reserve. The cobblestone path was built about 150 years ago by the German engineer Geo von Lengerke, with a length of 40 kilometers going from San Vicente de Chucurí to Zapatoca.
The hiking tour lasts approx. 4 to 5 hours and the distance you will walk is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) or less with an elevation of up to 300 m. At one point you will have the opportunity to watch an endemic hummingbird from Santander: Black Inca (Coeligena prunellei) among other birds, especially hummingbirds.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Travel insurance and additional insurance for extreme sports
✔ Accompaniment of a specialized guide from Proaves
✔ Homemade lunch
✔ Donation of approx. 30,000 COP/ 10 USD for the conservation of the reserve
✔ Hiking of approx. 4 to 5 hours
✔ Entrance to the natural bird reserve
✔ English or Spanish speaking accompaniment
✔ Private transport to the bird reserve
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Palonegro
2. Hotel Ciudad Bonita
3. Hotel Colonial Plaza
4. BGA Hotel
5. Hotel D'Leon
6. Hotel Buena Vista Express
7. Hampton by Hilton Bucaramanga
8. Hotel Rivera Central
9. Hotel El Leon Dorado
10. Hotel Prado 34 West
11. Hotel Chicamocha
12. Hotel Ciudadela Real
13. Hotel Preferencial Class
14. Hotel Buena Vista
15. Hotel Embajador
16. Club Nautico Acuarela Hotel
17. Hotel La Hormiga
18. Hotel Internacional La Triada by DOT Urban
19. Hotel Doral Suites
20. Hotel Gran Pilar
Itinerary
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San Vicente de Chucuri
The Reinita Cielo Azul Bird Reserve of Proaves was created in 2005 with the purpose of preserving the habitat of the migratory bird Reinita Cielo Azul (Setophaga cerulea), being the first Colombian and South American reserve created by the aim of preserving a migratory bird. Upon arrival you will have a brief introduction of a local guide before you continue with a hike on a colonial path observing the landscape of San Vicente de Chucurí, its surroundings and the tropical rainforest of the reserve. The cobblestone path was built about 150 years ago by the German engineer Geo von Lengerke, with a length of 40 kilometers going from San Vicente de Chucurí to Zapatoca.
The hiking tour lasts approx. 4 to 5 hours and the distance you will walk is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) or less with an elevation of up to 300 m. At one point you will have the opportunity to watch an endemic hummingbird from Santander: Black Inca (Coeligena prunellei) among other birds, especially hummingbirds.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
