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BIRD-WATCHING IN CUENCA’S SURROUNDINGS SLT 001

 

Private, Any Day, Full Day
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

 

 

 

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3 comments on “BIRD-WATCHING IN CUENCA’S SURROUNDINGS SLT 001

  1. I will be in Cuenca 5/26 to 6/14. will this trip be available any day during that time? What is rate? thanks JOHN Higgins

    • Hello John, good to know you’ll be in our country during those dates! we’re sure you will really enjoy Ecuador!!! As for this birdwatching tour, it’s available every day. Just let us know when would you like to do it and how many people will be doing this trip, so we can program and quote for your specific needs. You can fill in the contact us form with these or other details you might consider important and we will get back to you ASAP. Thank you for inquire.

  2. interested in bird watching in cuenca area for 1 day during week of August 24th for 3 people. Can you please provide a price quote?

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