Yellow-eared Parrot Search in Anaime

A three-day Central Andes birding module around Cajamarca and Anaime, focused on hummingbird feeders, cloud-forest trekking and the Yellow-eared Parrot.

Colombia Country
3 days Duration

Expedition Highlights

Itinerary At a Glance

Pereira - Cajamarca - Anaime
Day 1

Pereira - Cajamarca - Anaime

Retorno del Colibrí Feeder Photography
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Cajamarca
Day 2

Cajamarca

Giles Fuertesi Cloud Forest Parrot Trek
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Anaime - Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados - Pereira
Day 3

Anaime - Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados - Pereira

Anaime Yellow-eared Parrot Search
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Suitability & conditions

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Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1

Pereira - Cajamarca - Anaime

Visiting: Retorno del Colibrí
  • Transfer Pereira → Cajamarca

    Duration: 51h50min
    Distance: 2319 km (1441 mi)
  • Retorno del Colibrí Feeder Photography

    At Retorno del Colibrí, we follow a distinct feeder session block from the published route. Visit the named hummingbird photography spot; the page gives no session detail. The exact timing and access remain flexible with local conditions.

    Easy
DAY 2

  • Giles Fuertesi Cloud Forest Parrot Trek

    We walk misty cloud-forest trails through nesting and feeding habitat used by Indigo-winged Parrot and other high-Andean birds. The pace stays flexible so we can follow bird activity, weather, and the quieter moments that often shape the session.

    Moderate
DAY 3

Anaime - Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados - Pereira

Visiting: Cañón de Anaime (Colombia)
  • Anaime Yellow-eared Parrot Search

    Around Anaime and Cajamarca we look for Yellow-eared Parrot in Andean countryside where wax palms and forest patches still matter. The block is also useful for Tolima Blossomcrown, Yellow-headed Brushfinch and other regional birds when the route continues toward Manizales.

    Moderate
  • Transfer Cajamarca → Pereira

    Duration: 49h20min
    Distance: 2226 km (1383.2 mi)

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