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This conservation area of the Fundación ProAves was created in 2005, with the aim of protecting the habitat of the Colibrí del Sol (Coeligena orina) and of conserving a fragment of the area of one of the páramo ecosystems in better condition preservation in Colombia.
In an expedition carried out by the Fundación ProAves in 2004 to the Páramo del Sol, it was possible to register Coeligena orina, a species in the category of Endangered (EN), 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 great variety of endemic species.
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Fecha de creación:
septiembre
2005
Ecosystem:
Mixed forest with high epiphytism
High Andean forest
Paramo
Vegetation formations:
Very humid low montane forest
Very humid montane forest
Paramo
Temperatura:
14 ºC (12C°-16°C)
Weather:
Very cold super humid
Altitudinal range:
From 2,700 to 3,600 meters above sea level
Key species
En esta área de conservación se han registrado cerca de:
HOW TO GET TO THE COLIBRÍ DEL SOL
- Public transportation:
Board a bus of the companies Rápido Ochoa or SOATRAUR at the Terminal del Sur in the city of Medellín to the municipality of Urrao.
From Urrao’s main park, take a bus to the village of El Chuscal. The transportation options are: Cab, Jeep or Chiva, which leaves at 5 a.m. and 12 noon.
In the village of El Chuscal take the bridle path, which can be on foot or on horseback (prior coordination with a service provider is required) to the Nature Reserve, this route is 5 km long and takes approximately 3 hours.
- Private transportation:
Any vehicle is suitable for transportation to the village of El Chuscal, in the municipality of Anorí. The car can be left at a point known as La Terminal. From that point, to the Nature Reserve, you must take the bridle path, either on foot or on horseback (prior coordination with a service provider is required), this journey is 5 km long and takes approximately 3 hours.
All visitors or groups of visitors must request the accompaniment of a local guide who complies with the regulations required to work in the municipality.
Ubicación
The Nature Reserve is located in the village of El Chuscal in the municipality of Urrao, on the highest western foothills of the Pacific slope in the western mountain range in the department of Antioquia.
- Route: Medellín - Itagüí - La Estrella - Caldas - Amagá - Bolombolo – Concordia – Betulia – Urrao.
Some of the bird species found in the reserve are the endangered Sun Hummingbird (Coeligena orina), the Endangered Mountain Parakeet (Hapalopsittaca amazonina), the Honeycreeper (Diglossa gloriosissima), the Comprapan (Grallaria alleni), and the Paramunous Warbler (Iridosornis rufivertex).
Recently, a new species of grallaria was discovered in the reserve, known as the Tororoi de Urrao (Grallaria fenwickorum).
In addition, the site is recognized as a birthing and training area for the spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatos), which is classified as Vulnerable (VU).
OUR LODGE
This exotic and natural destination offers lodging for 12 people in comfortable rooms with electricity, shared bathroom and hot water.
Availability:
- 2 rooms with twin accommodation
- 1 shared dormitory (bunk beds). Maximum capacity 8 people
- Camping area
THINGS TO DO:
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We recommend a minimum stay of 2- 3 nights to enjoy the activities and variety of wildlife
Amenities and services
Visitors will enjoy:
- Internet access, when is possible
- Bird watching of endemic bird species, feeders as well as different species of mammals and wildlife in general
- Enjoy trails, terraces, and seating areas
- Comfortable rooms
Remember: Our reservation rates do not include extra services such as food or transportation; any of these will have an additional cost and must be requested in advance via WhatsApp: +57 323 434 34 87
- As part of our policies for the care and conservation of our species, we are not pet friendly. We invite you to leave your pets in a safe place.
TRAVEL TIPS
FOLLOW THESE RECOMMENDATIONS AND ENJOY YOUR STAY:
RESERVATION
Make your reservation 24 hours in advance.
Walk-in reservations are not guaranteed and are dependent on current availability.
CHECK IN Y 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
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.
En Colibrí del Sol
SUSTAINABILITY & CONSERVATION
The Nature Reserve is home to 371 species of birds, among which stand out Coeligena orina (EN), Hapalopsittaca amazonina (VU), Diglossa gloriosissima (VU), Grallaria alleni (VU), Grallaria alvarezi (EN) and Grallaria urraoensis (CR).
They also inhabit a great variety of mammals highlighting the presence of Puma concolor and Tremarctos ornatus, being for this last zone of parturition and training of young strategic.
For amphibians, species belonging to the family have been reported Hylidae, Eleutherodactylidae and Centrolenidae.
The flora of the place is made up of populations of Gynoxys frontinoensis and Espeletia frontinoensis (endemic species), this one in a good condition. In addition, areas with the presence of individuals of Puya antioquensis, Polylepis quadrijuga and forests of seven leather.