Colombia – Central Andes 3/19/26 to 3/30/26

3/18/2026 Cali, Colombia: We flew into Cali and were driven 1 1/2 hours north to the beautiful Araucana Lodge (run by Christopher and Vivian Calonje) to start our Colombia Birdwatch Tour (organized by Chris- big thanks!). Our Guide throughout the 12 days was Anderson Munoz who really new his stuff! Thank you, Anderson! We had an AMAZING trip – the country is just stunning, the people so friendly and helpful, and the birds were glorious!

3/19 Headed out from Araucana Lodge for KM 18 – La Florida birding.

3/20 Birded Araucana Lodge property.

3/21 Birded Upper Anchicaya – Dona Doras.

3/22 San Felipe Birding and Alas de Los Alpes.

3/23 Atuncela Dry Forest and San Antonio Forest.

3/24 Drove to Tinamu Lodge via Sonso Lagoon (very cool place).

3/25 Birded Tinamu Lodge, then drove north towards Manizales.

3/26 Hacienda El Bosque birding reserve.

3/27 Termales del Ruiz and Los Nevados National Park

3/28 Termales del Ruiz area birding.

3/29 Color de Mi Reves birding reserve.

3/30 Rio Blanco Nature Reserve.