CorazónColombia

Nature · Medellín

Birding Antioquia: Endemics and the Cock-of-the-Rock

12 hoursMax 6Moderate

Colombia has more bird species than any other country on earth — around 1,900 — and Antioquia holds a serious share of them. A full day with a specialist guide, a scope, and a genuine chance at endemics.

What you do

  • Andean cock-of-the-rock at a known lek
  • Multi-species tanager flocks and hummingbird feeders
  • Regional endemics with a guide who knows the calls
  • Scope, list and photography support included

As a private booking

A private specialist guide, a target list agreed in advance, and multiple sites across two days.

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When to do it

Year round for residents; October–March adds boreal migrants.

Practical notes for Medellín

  • How we talk about the 1990s. Medellín was the most dangerous city on earth and is not any more. That transformation is the interesting story, and it belongs to the people who lived it. We do not run narco tours and we do not use that name to sell anything. Many Medellinenses find it genuinely offensive, and our guides will tell you why.
  • The airport is not in the city. MDE sits on a plateau 45–60 minutes away through a mountain tunnel. Budget the time, and expect a 20 °C temperature swing between the terminal and El Poblado.
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