Conservation Co

Hormiguero de torcoroma

proaves Reserve

The ProAves Hormiguero de Torcoroma Reserve is located within the geographical province of Ocaña, regionally characterized by its great environmental offer. In October 2006, ProAves acquired this conservation area with the purpose of protecting the Ax-billed Antbird (Clytoctantes alixii), an endangered species.

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Date of establishment:
OCTober
2006
ECOSYSTEM:

Tropical forest

PLANT FORMATION:

Very humid lower montane forest

TEMPERATURE:

Annual average is 22° C

WEATHER:

Tropical wet and dry

ALTITUDINAL RANGE:

From 1,360 to 1,670 m.a.s.l.

KEY SPECIES

In this place there have been recorded about

In this place there have been recorded about

LOCATION

The Reserve is located in the Agua de la Virgen village of the township of the same name, in the municipality of Ocaña, department of Norte de Santander, Colombia. It is located in a small patch of conserved forest in the region, where the Ax-billed Antbird lives.

Among the most important birds of the Reserve are the Ax-billed Antbird (Clytoctantes alixii), the Black-faced Partridge (Odontophorus atrifrons), the Grey-breasted Spider (Basileuterus cinereicollis), the Whiskered Mountain Sparrow (Atlapetes albofrenatus) and the Golden-breasted Orchard ( Pipreola aureopectus).

Likewise, there are characteristic mammals such as the Paca (Agouti paca), the Bay Sloth (Bradypus
variegatus), the Woolly Opossum (Caluromys lanatus) and the Kinkajú (Potos flavus), among others.

PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD
IN THE PROAVES HORMIGERO DE TOCOROMA RESERVE, YOU CAN ALSO:
Spot the birds
and wildlife in the area.
Enjoy the beautiful sunset
from the Guaviare River.
Travel by boat along the Guaviare River
and spot shorebirds
Walk
the internal paths
Photograph wildlife
and wild flora
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We recommend a minimum stay of 2-3 nights to enjoy the activities and variety of wildlife.

ALSO, YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO:

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

TRAVEL TIPS

RESERVATION

Make your reservation 24 hours in advance. 
Walk-in reservations are not guaranteed and are dependent on current availability.

CHECK IN AND 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

Any vehicle is suitable for transportation to the Nature Reserve.

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.

HORMIGUERO DE TORCOROMA
SUSTAINABILITY & CONSERVATION

Esta área de conservación de la Fundación ProAves fue creada en el 2013 con el objetivo de proteger y conservar el hábitat de las especies más amenazadas de la región.

La Reserva Natural presenta una gran densidad de especies con facilidad de observación, por lo que es de gran interés para la conservación. Allíhabitan 364 especies de aves, entre las que se destacan: Picumnus pumilus, Touit huetii, Spizaetus ornatus, Oressochen jubatus, y Lophornis chalybeus, Mitu tomentosum, Hylopezus macularius, Dromococcyx phasianellus, Lathrotriccus euleri y Calidris minutilla.

Los bosques de la Reserva ProAves El Jaguar presentan una alta diversidad de mamíferos, entre los que se encuentran: Inia geoffrensis, Tapirus terrestris, Pteronura brasiliensis, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, Cuniculus paca y Panthera onca, entre otros.

Está conformada por bosque de la galería y ripario, sabanas, Morichales, zonas pantanosas, Lagunas, lagos y ciénagas naturales, Bosque Denso Alto de Tierra Firme, Vegetación transformada (Pastos enmalezados), Bosque Denso Bajo de Tierra Firme y Bosque Denso Alto Inundable Heterogéneo: las familias mejor representadas en número de especies son Mimosaceae, Moraceae, Melastomataceae, Lauraceae, Fabaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Rubiaceae, Burseraceae, Sapotaceae, y Myrtaceae. Las especies identificadas al momento son las siguientes: hacha o costillo (Aspidosperma excelsum), asaí (Euterpe precatoria), barrigona (Iriartea deltoidea), canangucha (Mauritia flexuosa), escalera de mono (Bauhinia guianensis) y el carguero rebalsero (Eschweilera amazonica), guacamayo (Apuleia leiocarpa) tres tablas (Dialium guianense), algarrobo (Hymenaea oblongifolia), cachicamo (Calophyllum brasiliense), macano (Terminalia amazonia), fariñero (Clathrotropis macrocarpa), sasafrás
(Ocotea cymbarum), cedro achapo (Cedrelinga cateniformis), lechoso (Pseudolmedia laevigata), lanoso (Pseudolmedia laevis) y milpo o flor morado (Erisma uncinatum) y chaparro (Curatella americana).