Cocora Valley Birding: Discover Andean Wildlife

Embark on a thrilling bird-hiking adventure in Valle de Cocora, Colombia. Discover the diverse fauna and flora, spot hummingbirds, toucans, and the majestic Andean Condor.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Valle del Cocora - Start the day with a hearty breakfast before setting off on an exciting bird-watching hike in Cocora Valley.
  • Reserva Natural Acaime - Begin the hike in Cocora Valley, strolling through grasslands and along the river. Enter the magical cloud forest to discover a hidden waterfall. Continue the birding journey deeper into the…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Traditional transport Jeep Willys
  • Entrance fees
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Binoculars
What's Not Included
  • Everything that is not mentioned in the inclusions
Additional Information

This distinctive experience merges birdwatching with hiking, providing a new viewpoint on the enchanting Cocora Valley. It is crafted for those with adventurous spirits eager to discover the remarkable wildlife, plant life, history, and culture of the Colombian Central Andes.
Delve into the lively birdlife of Cocora, where the air is alive with birdsong….

Location
Salento
We would meet at the main square
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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954phillipk
Mar 7, 2025
A Treasured Family Experience - Since the five of us ranged quite a bit in age -- 32-72 - and we wanted to focus on seeing new birds on our first Colombia trip, we were reluctant to simply join an already scheduled tour. So we worked with Jorge -- who was absolutely first rate in communicating with us and answering our questions quickly and fully -- to arrange a private tour. Our guide, Santiago, was terrific: patient, knowledgeable, and as enthusiastic about looking for birds -- from indigenous warblers and woodpeckers to trogons and toucans as we were. This turned out to be a challenging hike - over 10 miles, up to nearly 3,000 meters (9.000 feet) - with more ups and downs than we realized. Still, we felt very well guided and looked after, and during the day spotted 50 different species of birds while taking in some remarkable scenery. (Especially appreciated, after getting rained on during the last 45 minutes, was having a small van waiting to transport us back to Salento, rather than the open-aired Willy's jeep we'd taken to the trailhead when the weather was sunny). All in all, it was a first-rate experience, and I have no hesitation recommending Pajareros Birding Tours to others for their professionalism, flexibility, and knowledge.
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857beaut
Feb 22, 2025
Palm trees and birds in the Cocora Valley - Pajareros were super communicative and accommodating from the moment I inquired about the tour to the second I returned to Salento. The tour started with breakfast in the town and then we went to the Cocora Valley to begin our hike and birding experience. The views of the palms and mountains were spectacular. We saw 45 species of birds along the way (even a toucan!). My guide was super, personable, knowledgeable, and passionate about birds and nature. I would definitely book a birding tour through this company again!
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Jimprall
Feb 14, 2025
Great birding near Salento - Juan is an excellent guide with good English and fantastic knowledge of local bird species by sight and by sound. He knows where to search and keeps detailed lists in eBird. Great views as well, until fog closes in. This route has a long steady ascent of 600m elevation gain. Bring a hiking pole.
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Wanderlusteror
Dec 14, 2024
Book the tour, baby!! - Amazing day hiking through the Cocora Valley! I could not have dreamed of a better day hiking and birding amidst such beauty and in the company of a great guide. Santiago, you are a gem. We saw more than 50 (!!) different birds thanks to Santi. If you enjoy chasing birds, beauty, and spoiling your senses…you should probably book this tour right about now lol. If you’re passing through Salento, reach out to Jorge and book a birding tour - just be forewarned that you might never want to leave…..
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Wendyml16sl
Aug 31, 2024
Take this trip, it's great! - We took a sinilar trip to the Cocorra valley trip. The day was beautifully organised, with frequent stops in an open top jeep, walking breaks and a lovely lunch. Jorge was very knowledgeable and spotted so many birds we would have missed. Best of all was his enthusiasm and love of the area and wildlife. Do this trip, you will love it!
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Heidiapw
Aug 7, 2024
Birdwatching in Salento - a must do! - Our tour with Jorge was excellent and we'd absolutely recommend. His communication was excellent. He had lots of great itineraries online to pick from (wish we'd have had time to do more!) The tour itself was fantastic and started with breakfast. We then drove into the Valley and hiked and saw lots of incredible birds including the Cock of the Rock, and the Torrent Ducks with chicks. We really loved Jorge's energy he was totally committed to tailoring the tour and making sure that you had a fantastic time. Was such a memorable experience! Thanks Jorge.
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Natasha
Oct 29, 2019
Great tour ! - We were lucky to have Jorge as our guide, a young biologist who was very passionate about the nature surrounding us ! He taught us a lot about the ecosystem and showed us beautiful birds as we were walking. The tour was one of our favorites in Colombia, definitely a must-do if you have the chance !
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Svea
Sep 13, 2019
Best guide - We loved our tour with Jorge. He showed us all flora and fauna and explained a lot. We also got to know the Colombian culture and had a lot of fun.
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From $66
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).