El Dorado Bird Reserve - Colombia Travel
El Dorado Bird Reserve - Colombia Travel
El Dorado Bird Reserve - Colombia Travel
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Bogotá<br />
44 . <strong>Bird</strong>watching <strong>Colombia</strong><br />
Cascadas de Sueva<br />
and Bosques Peña<br />
de Juiquín <strong>Reserve</strong><br />
Private <strong>Reserve</strong> and Community Area<br />
Municipality of Junín,<br />
departament of Cundinamarca<br />
Target species<br />
You may look for Torrent Duck (Merganetta armata),<br />
Sickle-winged Guan (Chamaepetes goudotii), Brown-breasted<br />
Parakeet (Pyrrhura calliptera), Short-tailed Emerald<br />
(Chlorostilbon poortmanni), Golden-headed Quetzal<br />
(Pharomachrus auriceps), Black-billed Mountain-toucan<br />
(Andigena nigrirostris), Green-and-black Fruiteater (Pipreola<br />
rieerii), White-capped Tanager (Sericossypha albocristata),<br />
Hooded Mountain-tanager (Buthraupis montana) and<br />
Chestnut-breasted Chlorophonia (Chlorophonia pyrrhophrys).<br />
This area known as Sueva in the Andean cloud forests is well known for its beautiful<br />
landscapes and waterfalls, and where several birds and other species of fauna and ora<br />
are present. Sueva covers an area of about 4942 acres between 7267 and 8628 feet<br />
above sea level. It is located close to Chingaza National Park, although it doesn’t form<br />
part of it. The trails are managed by the local community through the NGO Adeagros.<br />
The best birding is on the area covered by the private reserve Bosques Peña de Juiquín.<br />
Andigena nigrirostris<br />
Black-billed Mountain Toucan<br />
Phto <strong>Colombia</strong> Oculta Ivan Macias<br />
Bogotá<br />
Junín<br />
Services<br />
How to get there<br />
The reserve has a cabin where visitors<br />
can stay (shared accommodation)<br />
and meals are available. There is also<br />
a camping area, parking lot and local<br />
guides; a birding guide is available by<br />
prior request.<br />
From Bogotá take the road to La Calera-Guasca. Take<br />
the road to Junín looking for the vereda “Potreritos”<br />
and the aqueduct of Juiquín; there are 47 km from<br />
Bogotá and you will nd at least one toll. Another<br />
option is to take the road Bogotá - Briceño - Sopó -<br />
Guasca and then look for Junín.<br />
Tourist facilities<br />
There are several trails well marked. It is an obligation to hire a local guide to hike these trails.<br />
Rates & Opening times<br />
The reserve opens from 7:00 a.m. to<br />
6:00 p.m. for day visits.<br />
Entrance fee<br />
Ask the managers about rates for<br />
lodging, meals and guides.<br />
Recommendations<br />
Contact<br />
Administration: NGO Adeagros<br />
Landline: (+57) (1) 478 3330<br />
Cell phones:<br />
(+57) (311) 522 4703,<br />
(+57) (311) 527 3199,<br />
(+57) (300) 204 1275,<br />
(+57) (313) 290 9948<br />
E-mail:<br />
cascadasdesueva@hotmail.com,<br />
cascadasdesueva@gmail.com<br />
Web: www.cascadasdesueva.org<br />
Trails (<strong>Colombia</strong> Oculta – Iván Macias)<br />
Also look for<br />
This is an ideal place for photographing and enjoying nature among the many waterfalls. Ask<br />
the guides about the extinct Indian cultural remnants that have been found nearby. You may<br />
look for other fauna such as amphibians, large mammals such as deer and with some luck the<br />
Spectacled Bear.<br />
Always call in advance to the specied contacts to inform of your visit and coordinate the<br />
necessary logistics. The weather can be cold and sometimes wet; bring adequate warm<br />
clothing, protection for rain and waterproof footwear. Also bring sunscreen and a hat, and<br />
bring snacks and soft drinks.<br />
It is advised not to take baths in the rivers and waterfalls.<br />
Waterfalls (<strong>Colombia</strong> Oculta – Iván Macias)<br />
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