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Cocora Valley Birding: Discover Andean Wildlife
5.0
14 Ratings
Salento
Embark on a thrilling bird-hiking adventure in Valle de Cocora, Colombia. Discover the diverse fauna and flora, spot hummingbirds, toucans, and the majestic Andean Condor.
Embark on a thrilling bird-hiking adventure in Valle de Cocora, Colombia. Discover the diverse fauna and flora, spot hummingbirds, toucans, and the majestic Andean Condor.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Valle del Cocora - Start the day with a hearty breakfast before setting off on an exciting bird-watching hike in Cocora Valley.
- Reserva Natural Acaime - Begin the hike in Cocora Valley, strolling through grasslands and along the river. Enter the magical cloud forest to discover a hidden waterfall. Continue the birding journey deeper into the…
- Valle del Cocora - Start the day with a hearty breakfast before setting off on an exciting bird-watching hike in Cocora Valley.
- Reserva Natural Acaime - Begin the hike in Cocora Valley, strolling through grasslands and along the river. Enter the magical cloud forest to discover a hidden waterfall. Continue the birding journey deeper into the cloud forest to reach the “Acaime” hummingbird house. Enjoy a local beverage while admiring the vibrant display of hummingbirds fluttering around.
- Bosques de Cocora - Ascend further to the La Montaña Ranger Station, situated at 2862 meters above sea level. Relish a picnic lunch while soaking in the stunning panoramic views. Descend through scenic viewpoints, with ample birdwatching opportunities along the way. Conclude the hike in a distinctive palm forest, walking beneath its majestic canopy.
Embrace your adventurous spirit! Cross the iconic six suspension bridges, each providing breathtaking views of the valley below. As the journey continues, be enveloped by lush forests brimming with life.
Birdwatching Extravaganza: Stay alert for the remarkable variety of birds inhabiting Cocora. Our knowledgeable guides will assist in identifying these avian wonders and share their intriguing stories.
- Salento - The Cocora adventure wraps up with a return to Salento after a day rich with birdlife and unforgettable experiences.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Traditional transport Jeep Willys
- Entrance fees
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Binoculars
- Professional guide
- Traditional transport Jeep Willys
- Entrance fees
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Binoculars
What's Not Included
- Everything that is not mentioned in the inclusions
- Everything that is not mentioned in the inclusions
Additional Information
This distinctive experience merges birdwatching with hiking, providing a new viewpoint on the enchanting Cocora Valley. It is crafted for those with adventurous spirits eager to discover the remarkable wildlife, plant life, history, and culture of the Colombian Central Andes.
Delve into the lively birdlife of Cocora, where the air is alive with birdsong….
This distinctive experience merges birdwatching with hiking, providing a new viewpoint on the enchanting Cocora Valley. It is crafted for those with adventurous spirits eager to discover the remarkable wildlife, plant life, history, and culture of the Colombian Central Andes.
Delve into the lively birdlife of Cocora, where the air is alive with birdsong. Embark on a journey to observe a wide variety of species, such as stunning hummingbirds, colorful tanagers, majestic toucans, and the breathtaking Andean Condor, the largest flying bird in the world.
Location
Salento
We would meet at the main square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(14 Ratings)
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451tobiaso
Sep 16, 2025
Cocora Valley but different (with Birds!) - The round about 7.5 hours tour started with a nice breakfast and an adventurous drive to the valley. We then continued to the trout farm where we could see plenty of birds, e.g. a green kingfisher. Since it was early morning a lot of birds were present and the valley had a lot of Charme. We then went to the viewpoint on the way we saw more birds and our Guide Santiago explained also a lot about the plants and how they are or were used as medicine. The lunch was plenty!
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Gelmerleibbrandt
Aug 17, 2025
Amazing hike through the Cocora Valley - We had a fantastic hike with Santiago through the Cocora Valley. The weather was brilliant and the views were spectacular. For Seven hours we hiked, spotted many birds, among which the Condor and visited the hummingbird sanctuary. Santiago’s knowledge and experience was amazing and made the day one to remember for a long time! Gelmer, Liesbeth & Simon
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Antoinesz9370vb
Aug 8, 2025
Highly Recommend - Santiago was a very passionate guide who shared so many facts and brought great enthusiasm to our tour. I highly recommend taking a tour with Pajareros birding tours
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Raquelmk365cr
Jun 22, 2025
Best way to get to know Cocora Valley - We had the most amazing time hiking the Cocora Valley learning and spotting the most beautiful birds that live in that area. Juan Camilo was an excellent guide. So passionate and knowledgeable about birds! He made sure I could see the especies of tucán that live in Cocora which I never saw before and I was hoping to see. This experience helped us to slow down, pay attention, listen, move slowly, observe.. by the end of an almost 12 hour day we truly felt fulfilled and had the feeling of knowing a place . Highly recommended to nature lovers!
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Seaside29985951937
May 26, 2025
An Unforgettable Birding Experience in Colombia - This birding tour is definitely a highlight of my Colombia trip and a lifetime memory. Juan Camilo is an amazing guide—his knowledge of birds and nature is incredible. We ended up with a great hike and saw 66 bird species! A few highlights included a variety of hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and many other local birds.
Most of the birds we saw are species found only in Colombia or the Andes, which was eye-opening for someone like me coming from North America. Camilo is also very considerate and sweet. The whole team from the tour agency showed incredible passion for birds—we had a lot of interaction and you could truly tell this wasn’t just business for them, they genuinely love what they do.
I did a combined hiking and birding route, and ended up seeing all the highlights of Valle de Cocora—palm trees, waterfalls, and more. I’ve traveled to a few destinations in South America, but I will remember this trip for a lifetime.
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Raybw858en
May 12, 2025
Great trip - My guide, Camilo was knowledgeable, friendly, and spoke English. We saw some really cool birds. And the scenery was amazing.I highly recommend this tour in this company.
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954phillipk
Mar 7, 2025
A Treasured Family Experience - Since the five of us ranged quite a bit in age -- 32-72 - and we wanted to focus on seeing new birds on our first Colombia trip, we were reluctant to simply join an already scheduled tour. So we worked with Jorge -- who was absolutely first rate in communicating with us and answering our questions quickly and fully -- to arrange a private tour. Our guide, Santiago, was terrific: patient, knowledgeable, and as enthusiastic about looking for birds -- from indigenous warblers and woodpeckers to trogons and toucans as we were. This turned out to be a challenging hike - over 10 miles, up to nearly 3,000 meters (9.000 feet) - with more ups and downs than we realized. Still, we felt very well guided and looked after, and during the day spotted 50 different species of birds while taking in some remarkable scenery. (Especially appreciated, after getting rained on during the last 45 minutes, was having a small van waiting to transport us back to Salento, rather than the open-aired Willy's jeep we'd taken to the trailhead when the weather was sunny). All in all, it was a first-rate experience, and I have no hesitation recommending Pajareros Birding Tours to others for their professionalism, flexibility, and knowledge.
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857beaut
Feb 22, 2025
Palm trees and birds in the Cocora Valley - Pajareros were super communicative and accommodating from the moment I inquired about the tour to the second I returned to Salento. The tour started with breakfast in the town and then we went to the Cocora Valley to begin our hike and birding experience. The views of the palms and mountains were spectacular. We saw 45 species of birds along the way (even a toucan!). My guide was super, personable, knowledgeable, and passionate about birds and nature. I would definitely book a birding tour through this company again!
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Jimprall
Feb 14, 2025
Great birding near Salento - Juan is an excellent guide with good English and fantastic knowledge of local bird species by sight and by sound. He knows where to search and keeps detailed lists in eBird. Great views as well, until fog closes in. This route has a long steady ascent of 600m elevation gain. Bring a hiking pole.
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Wanderlusteror
Dec 14, 2024
Book the tour, baby!! - Amazing day hiking through the Cocora Valley! I could not have dreamed of a better day hiking and birding amidst such beauty and in the company of a great guide. Santiago, you are a gem. We saw more than 50 (!!) different birds thanks to Santi. If you enjoy chasing birds, beauty, and spoiling your senses…you should probably book this tour right about now lol. If you’re passing through Salento, reach out to Jorge and book a birding tour - just be forewarned that you might never want to leave…..
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