Colibrí Del Sol Proaves Reserve

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The Natural Reserve is located on the axis of the Western Cordillera in the El Chuscal village, belonging to the municipality of Urrao, Antioquia.

This ProAves conservation area was created in 2005, with the objective of protecting the habitat of the Sun Hummingbird (Coeligena urine) and conserving a fragment of the area of one of the Páramo ecosystems in the best state of preservation in Colombia. In an expedition carried out by ProAves in 2004, Hummingbird of the Sun was recorded, of which there was no record for more than 50 years. Thanks to this rediscovery, the Nature Reserve was created, a conservation refuge for a wide variety of endemic species.

Between 5 °C and 18 °C
Bimodal
Between 2,700 and 3,700 meters above sea level

Amenities

Spot birds in their natural habitat.
Walk along the internal trails of the Reserve.
Visit the Páramo area.
Contemplate natural wealth.
Hiking and trekking.
Nature photography.

Travel Details

Any vehicle is suitable to transport to the El Chuscal village, in the municipality of Urrao. The car can be left at a point known as La Terminal. Then take the bridle path by foot or on horseback (prior coordination with a horse provider is required) to the Reserve is 5 km and takes 2 – 3 hours. Public transport: In the main park of Urrao, take a shuttle to the El Chuscal path. Transportation options are: Taxi, Jeep or Chiva, which leaves at 5 a.m. and at 12 noon.