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Cotinga Maynana: the bird that taught us to see the forest differently

At El Escondite, our nature reserve in the Amazonian foothills of Putumayo, the story of the Cotinga maynana is much more than a sighting tale. It is the starting point for new paths, cherished friendships, and a connection that today allows us to share with birdwatchers from Colombia and around the world. Our efforts […]

Regenerative Tourism: El Escondite's Path to Active Conservation

Sustainable tourism has been the model for minimizing the environmental impacts of tourism for years. However, at El Escondite Nature Reserve, we go one step further: we are committed to regenerative nature tourism, a vision that not only seeks to reduce impact but also to leave the environment better than it was […]

Birdwatching in Putumayo – El Escondite Nature Reserve

Birdwatching has become a very popular tourist activity worldwide, and the El Escondite Nature Reserve in Villagarzón, Putumayo, is no exception. This emerging nature tourism destination boasts a wide variety of endemic and migratory birds, making it an ideal place […]

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