Wildlife Sanctuary: Parrot and Monkey Haven

Experience the immersive and authentic nature of Colombia’s countryside on a private parrot reserve tour. Engage with locals, support environmental efforts, and savor farm-to-table meals for a unique adventure.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Finca El Paraíso - Start your journey with a traditional breakfast by the lake, followed by an informative session from biologists about the rehabilitation and release of rescued parrots and macaws. Participate in preparing and delivering food to these birds, fostering a meaningful connection with their care.
    Then, embark on an exhilarating…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

Explore the realm of conservation at Fundación Loros, a private 1,000-acre tropical dry forest reserve situated just an hour from Cartagena. This sanctuary is committed to the rehabilitation and release of parrots and macaws rescued from illegal trafficking, offering these magnificent birds a renewed opportunity for freedom.
The reserve serves as a…

Cancellation Policy

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

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Global36754655998
Feb 16, 2025
Magical - This was magical time Wee did enjoyed it So Much and definitely would come back again in sometime Doing wonderful job on conservation conservation of parrots and monkeys
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Normanavarrete
Jan 3, 2025
Unique Adventure Outside of Cartagena! - We had a wonderful experience at Fundacion Loros! Overall the experience was incredible, it was adventurous, fun, educational, and really teaches you the importance of conversation while learning more about local Colombian culture. The entire experience last around 4-5 hours. We were picked up in a private Taxi, drove for about an hour and arrived at the foundation where we were greeted by the staff and they guided us to a table outside to enjoy the delicious breakfast that they made for us. After that we put on some rain boots that the foundation provided, and went to go see and meet the birds and monkeys that they were helping rehabilitate. The team at the foundation drove us around in a four seater ATV. After seeing the animals in the ground level, we went horse back riding up a mountain. The horseback riding experience is an adventure! It’s not like a typical tourist attraction where you go up a carved path, we went up and down a mountain for about 30-45minutes to reach the top. The views were stunning and it’s a once in a lifetime experience. The foundation has guides in English and Spanish. They were very knowledgeable and kind. If you’re in Cartagena and have a free day, I’d highly recommend this experience!
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Sightseer56463236497
Dec 4, 2024
Parrot fun in the jungle - This tour was amazing! We were able to get very close to the parrots, and even the monkeys. The horseback ride was a thrill, and went through a beautiful part of the preserve (the whole place was lush and gorgeous). The horseback ride led to another part of the preserve where we saw more parrots; the atv ride was also fun, and we got to pick our own papayas (that we got to take home - other snacks were provided) and pick a plane to plant. Overall, I went with two friends and we all had a blast; it exceeded our expectations and I would recommend it to anyone who is the least bit adventurous.
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Yana_g
Dec 4, 2024
Amazing fun getting up close to parrots & monkeys, riding horses and riding atv’s - This tour was amazing! We were able to get very close to the parrots, and even the monkeys. The horseback ride was a thrill, and went through a beautiful part of the preserve (the whole place was lush and gorgeous). The horseback ride led to another part of the preserve where we saw more parrots; the atv ride was also fun, and we got to pick our own papayas (that we got to take home - other snacks were provided) and pick a plane to plant. Overall, I went with two friends and found this to be a blast; it exceeded our expectations and I would recommend it to anyone who is the least bit adventurous.
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Alex_b
Nov 23, 2024
INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE - HIGHLY RECOMMEND! - This was the most amazing and special experience! Definitely the highlight of our trip! The facilities and staff are amazing and we learned so much. Getting to interact with all their animals on their property was so fun and the best experience. The horseback riding provided incredible views and our guides were so wonderful and knowledgeable. This is a must-do if you’re in the area!
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Kimberly
Sep 25, 2024
Fun filled day!! - This experience was amazing!! To seeing beautiful birds, the amazing views while riding a horse to the thrilling ride back down the mountain. It felt even better to plant a tree at the end of the trip. The guides were very nice and informative. If you ever get the chance to book this tour please do!!
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Miranda_a
Sep 15, 2024
This experience exceeded... - This experience exceeded all expectations. From start to finish the crew was great. We started our morning with feeding the parrots which was an experience alone. From there, we had breakfast and jumped on our horses. The views horseback riding were unmatched. It was a little warm out but the breeze kept us cool. After horse back riding we took a break and hit the trail on the UTV. We had a TIME.
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203brandons
Sep 14, 2024
Amazing experience!! - I would highly recommend this tour for people that love the outdoors. The tour guides were very friendly! The little puppies are very friendly! The horseback riding was so much fun and to cap it off the Utv experience was great! We saw a little baby deer and turtles!!
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478richadw
Sep 13, 2024
A great countryside ride - It was great I truly enjoyed myself and the staff was amazing. Staff was very attentive and supportive. The experience is one of a lifetime for somebody that never rode a horse before. also seen a beautiful birds with nice as well.
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Melissa_m
Jul 31, 2024
Culture, Conservation and Snacks - This tour has the perfect blend of activity, snacks, local culture, and education about ecological conservation. It is about 70-80 minute ride from Cartagena to Fundacion Loros outside the city in an agricultural area with some native forest. At the Fundacion they rehabilitate animals, especially parrots, macaws, and monkeys to be released into the nearby forest. The goal is not to interact with the animals but to prepare them to live in the wild. We saw the parrots that were being trained to be released, and then rode horses uphill to the release point by the forest at the top of the hill. It was hot, but cold water was provided (and later cold juice back at the starting point.) My teens and I really enjoyed the horses; they followed direction well, and we always felt safe. We walked and took an UTV ride around the agricultural area. Many fruit trees have been planted as a source of income and as a food source for the birds. We were a bit unlucky in that most of the fruit wasn't quite ripe during our visit. The tour is a bit dependent on what is available at the time. Overall, I highly recommend this tour. It is an excellent way to spend a day outside of the city of Cartagena.
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