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Cuenca is strategically located near important ecosystems with an interesting diversity of birds:

The most popular area for bird watching close to Cuenca is undoubtedly the very well known CAJAS NATIONAL PARK (35 Km), it hosts some 150 upper Andean species; the most notable is the Violet-throated Metaltail, a humming bird which is practically endemic to this protected area.

Other birds found in here are the Carunculated Caracara, Tawny Antpitta, Stout-billed Cinclodes and the Ecuadorian Hillstar Hummingbird, also the so called “King of the Andes”: the magnificent Condor.

Overview:

• Moderate activities of 6 – 8 hours  per day
• Highland terrain elevations range from 3,400 m to 4,000 m.
• Cold and rainy weather
• Early departures. Book now