El Escondite, ubicado en el departamento del Putumayo, en la región amazónica, es un santuario para los amantes de la naturaleza y la observación de aves. Con más de 410 especies de aves registradas, ofrece un espectáculo inigualable de colores y cantos en medio de un ecosistema vibrante y lleno de vida.
Vive una experiencia única explorando senderos rodeados de árboles majestuosos y habitados por primates y otras especies encantadoras, puedes también refrescarte en aguas cristalinas. Cada paso que das contribuye a la conservación del entorno, permitiéndote disfrutar de la belleza natural mientras apoyas su protección.
Déjate envolver por la tranquilidad de El Escondite, un refugio perfecto para escapar del ruido urbano. Aquí encontrarás un alojamiento rural y camping diseñado para el descanso, donde podrás relajarte, respirar aire puro y reconectar con la armonía del paisaje que te rodea.
In the Colombian Amazon (Villagarzón, Putumayo), El Escondite Nature Reserve is a biodiversity refuge committed to conservation. With 130 hectares of forest, we offer unique experiences such as birdwatching, hiking, and connecting with nature. Our comfortable and simple rural accommodations include private rooms with bathrooms, ideal for unwinding. Enjoy homemade food, unique landscapes, and discover a place where environmental protection meets conscious tourism.
El Escondite Nature Reserve is located in the municipality of Villagarzón, Putumayo, at the gateway to the Colombian Amazon. We are surrounded by jungle, rivers, and unique biodiversity, just a few kilometers from Mocoa and the main access points to Putumayo. Our strategic location combines accessibility with the tranquility of a natural refuge, ideal for those seeking connect with nature and explore the richness of the Amazon.
El Escondite is an ideal birdwatching destination, easily accessible and located near the department's main highway. It offers flat trails and low-impact hikes through regenerating ecosystems.
Allowing you to comfortably observe emblematic birds such as Yellow-billed Nunbird (Monasa flavirostris), White-chinned Jacamar (Galbula tombacea), Rufous-headed Woodpecker (Celeus spectabilis), Orange-eyed (Tolmomyias traylori), Large-headed Flatbill (Ramphotrigon megacephalum), Plum-throated Cotinga Cotinga maynana, and the Parrotlet (Touit huetii).
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Best time: From 5:00 AM, when bird activity is highest.
Walking through El Escondite is like immersing yourself in a living forest, where nature unfolds its course. Our trails take you through ancient trees, crystal-clear rivers, and natural viewpoints from which you can appreciate the immensity of the reserve.
During the tour, you will be able to:
More than 11 species of mammals: ocelots, primates, bush dogs, otters, foxes or weasels, pygmy anteater, among others
Mmore than 29 species of amphibians and reptiles: Glass Frog (Teralohyla midas), Water Mapaná (Helicops leopardinus) which is one of the rarest snakes in the country's scientific collections
Easy-access trails, suitable for all ages.
Your participation supports the conservation of these natural spaces and the protection of the species that inhabit them.
For those seeking a true disconnect, our rural accommodation offers a haven in the heart of nature, without sacrificing comfort.
Nuestras instalaciones incluyen cuatro habitaciones y zona de camping:
Recommendation: Reservations must be made at least 10 days in advance.
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