La Reserva Natural se creó con la intención de preservar una muestra del hábitat de las aves migratorias para Reinita Cielo Azul (Setophaga cerulea), siendo la primera reserva en Sudamérica establecida para proteger un ave migratoria.
Date of Establishment:
JULY
2005
EcosYstem:
Humid Andean forest
Plant formations:
Very humid premontane forest
TemperaturE:
Between 16 and 20 ºC
WEATHER:
Moist tempering
Altitudinal range:
Between 1,500 and 2,070 meters above sea level.
Key species
En esta área de conservación se han registrado cerca de:
Among the birds registered in the area are:
the Gorgeted Wood-quail (Odontophorus strophium), the Black Inca (Coeligena prunellei), the Chesnut-bellied Hummingbird (Amazilia castaneiventris), the White-mantled Barbet (Capito hypoleucus), the Parker’s Anthill (Cercomacra parkeri), the Brown-rumped Tapaculo (Scytalopus latebricola), the Colombian Mountain Grackle (Macroagelaius subalaris) and the Recurve-billed Bushbird (Clytoctantes alixii).
In addition, its possible to see amphibians such as
Poison Dart Frogs (Myniobates virolinensis) and mammals such as the Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus), the Puma (Puma concolor), the Jaguar (Panthera onca).
¿CÓMO LLEGAR A LA RESERVA PROAVES REinita Cielo Azul?
- Transporte público:
Reinita Cielo Azul ProAves Reserve is located in the municipality of San Vicente de Chucurí, Santander department, 87 kilometers from Bucaramanga, approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.
From San Vicente de Chucurí you must take local transport options to the Reserve; the transport options are: 4×4 truck or Moto Taxi that can be taken to the main park.
- Transporte privado:
From Bucaramanga you’ll take the road to Barrancabermeja through the sector called Lebrija. After 20 minutes, you’ll find a detour to the left to take the road to San Vicente de Chucurí, from this point the route is 2 hours. When you are in the town (main park), you must take the road that leads to La Germania (we suggest that this part be done only by truck or camper, the use of cars is restricted due to the difficulty of the road). On the way you will find the signs to get to the Reserve.
From San Vicente de Chucurí to the Reserve is about a 30 minute trip.
Ubicación
The Reserve is located on the western slope of the Colombian Eastern Andes Range in the municipality of San Vicente de Chucurí, Santander department, next to the Yariguíes mountains. The distance from the reserve to the nearest populated center is 7 kilometers. It is declared by the Alliance for Zero Extinction as an AZE site (See map).
- Ruta: Bucaramanga - Lebrija - Lisboa, cruce a San Vicente de Chucurí - Vereda la Germania, sector centro - Reserva ProAves.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD
DOUBLE ROOM
Una habitación ideal para descansar e interactuar con la naturaleza, su diseño campestre permite a los visitantes estar en contacto con los jardines, aves y paisajes de la Reserva, este espacio cuenta con baño privado y agua caliente.
TWIN ROOM
Cinco habitaciones dotadas con dos camas sencillas, acondicionadas para ofrecer una experiencia de inmersión en la naturaleza, un espacio ideal para compartir en pareja, familia y/o amigos, cada habitación cuenta con baño privado y agua caliente
DORMITORY (SHARED)
Una habitación dotada con dos camarotes, pensada para ofrecer a investigadores y grupos pequeños, la posibilidad de disfrutar de la riqueza biológica de la Reserva y sus alrededores, cuenta con baño privado y agua caliente.
EN LA RESERVA PROAVES Reinita Cielo Azul, TAMBIÉN PODRÁS:
Recomendamos una estancia mínima de 2 a 3 noches para disfrutar de las actividades y la variedad de vida silvestre.
ADEMÁS, TENDRÁS ACCESO A:
- Internet en áreas comunes, el cual puede ser intermitente. ¡Aprovecha tu estadía en nuestra Reserva para conectarte con la naturaleza!
- Estación de agua, café y té
- Senderos para visitantes y acciones de investigación
- Áreas de descanso que te permitan fluir con la magia de este maravilloso lugar
Recuerda: Nuestras tarifas de reserva no incluyen servicios extras como: alimentación o transporte; cualquiera de estos, tendrá un valor adicional y debe solicitarse previamente al
- Por políticas de cuidado y conservación de nuestras especies, no somos pet friendly. Te invitamos a dejar a tus mascotas en un lugar seguro.
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.
SOSTENIBILIDAD & CONSERVACIÓN
En Reinita Cielo azul
La Reserva ProAves Reinita Cielo Azul se creó en julio de 2005 para proteger y preservar el hábitat de Reinita Cielo Azul (Setophaga cerulea), siendo la primera área protegida en Suramérica establecida para conserva un ave migratoria.
Entre las aves registradas en la zona están la Perdiz Santandereana (Odontophorus strophium), el Inca negro (Coeligena prunellei), la Amazilia Buchicastaña (Amazilia castaneiventris), el Torito Dorsiblanco (Capito hypoleucus), el Hormiguero de Parker (Cercomacra parkeri), el Tapaculo Ratón (Scytalopus latebricola), el Tordo Montañero (Macroagelaius subalaris) y el hormiguero pico de hacha (Clytoctantes alixii).
Asimismo, es posible ver anfibios como la Rana Venenosa (Minyobates virolinensis) y mamíferos como el Oso de Anteojos (Tremarctos ornatus), el Puma (Puma concolor) y el Jaguar (Panthera onca).