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Sendero Ecologico Guasimo

4.89705 , -75.84571

Colombia

This community reserve is located at 1000 m altitude in the Cauca river valley in Colombia, close to the city of Pereira. It is part of a larger Integrated Management District within the municipality of La Virginia. The reserve protects some of the last remains of tropical dry broadleaf forests in this densely populated and heavily interfered region. It is especially well-known for the high polulation of the spectacular Golden-collared Manakin. Other interesting species include the endemic Grayish Piculet and Apical Flycatcher.

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 4.8970/-75.8457 (2022-11-28 13:35:42 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Sendero Ecologico Guasimo" (2022-11-28 13:35:42 )

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2022-11-29 02:16:33
This community reserve is located at 1000 m altitude in the Cauca river valley in Colombia, close to the city of Pereira. It is part of a larger Integrated Management District within the municipality of La Virginia. The reserve protects some of the last remains of tropical dry broadleaf forests in this densely populated and heavily interfered region. It is especially well-known for the high polulation of the spectacular Golden-collared Manakin. Other interesting species include the endemic Grayish Piculet and Apical Flycatcher.

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Colombian Chachalaca (Ortalis columbiana)
Dwarf Cuckoo (Coccycua pumila)
Moustached Puffbird (Malacoptila mystacalis)
Grayish Piculet (Picumnus granadensis)
Spectacled Parrotlet (Forpus conspicillatus)
Bar-crested Antshrike (Thamnophilus multistriatus)
Jet Antbird (Cercomacra nigricans)
Golden-collared Manakin (Manacus vitellinus)
Apical Flycatcher (Myiarchus apicalis)
Ultramarine Grosbeak (Cyanoloxia brissonii)
Scrub Tanager (Stilpnia vitriolina)

Moustached Puffbird (Malacoptila mystacalis) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2022-11-28 14:48:29)

Scrub Tanager (Stilpnia vitriolina) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2022-11-28 13:55:53)

Ultramarine Grosbeak (Cyanoloxia brissonii) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2022-11-28 13:55:35)

Apical Flycatcher (Myiarchus apicalis) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2022-11-28 13:54:00)

Golden-collared Manakin (Manacus vitellinus) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2022-11-28 13:52:57)

Jet Antbird (Cercomacra nigricans) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2022-11-28 13:52:24)

Bar-crested Antshrike (Thamnophilus multistriatus) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2022-11-28 13:51:58)

Spectacled Parrotlet (Forpus conspicillatus) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2022-11-28 13:51:27)

Grayish Piculet (Picumnus granadensis) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2022-11-28 13:50:55)

Dwarf Cuckoo (Coccycua pumila) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2022-11-28 13:49:36)

Colombian Chachalaca (Ortalis columbiana) was added by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) (2022-11-28 13:48:30)

  • Timing and strategy

Guasimo can be visited any time of the year. Early morning hours are most productive, later in the day it may get very hot, especially on sunny days. Half a day is usually enough to find many of the specialities. Two circular trails are available within the reserve. A local guide will be very helpful to find the more secretive species.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2022-11-29 02:39
Guasimo can be visited any time of the year. Early morning hours are most productive, later in the day it may get very hot, especially on sunny days. Half a day is usually enough to find many of the specialities. Two circular trails are available within the reserve. A local guide will be very helpful to find the more secretive species.
Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2022-11-29 02:23
Guasimo can be visited any time of the year. Early morning hours are most productive, later in the day it may get very hot, especially on sunny days. Half a day is usually enough to find many of the specialities. A local guide will be very helpful to find the more secretive species.
  • How to get there

The Sendero Ecologico Guasimo is located 3 to 4 km from the township of La Virginia. You need your own transport to get there. The dirt road can be in bad condition and muddy at times, a car with high clearance is recommended.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2022-11-29 02:38
The Sendero Ecologico Guasimo is located 3 to 4 km from the township of La Virginia. You need your own transport to get there. The dirt road can be in bad condition and muddy at times, a car with high clearance is recommended.

The reserve is open any time and no fees apply. On weekends and public holidays, members of the local community may welcome you at the entrance and ask you to fill in a form with your personal details.

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• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2022-11-29 02:31
The reserve is open any time and no fees apply. On weekends and public holidays, members of the local community may welcome you at the entrance and ask you to fill in a form with your personal details.
  • Other attractions

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

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The reserve has some trails that are maintained irregularly, some parts may be in rather deteriorated condition. There is a small parking and a public bathroom nex to the entrance and some snacks and drinks or even meals may be available at the houses just south of the parking.

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2022-11-29 02:28
The reserve has some trails that are maintained irregularly, some parts may be in rather deteriorated condition. There is a small parking and a public bathroom nex to the entrance and some snacks and drinks or even meals may be available at the houses just south of the parking.

It is recommended that you enquire locally about the security situation and hire a local guide.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) on 2022-11-29 02:40
It is recommended that you enquire locally about the security situation and hire a local guide.
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2018-07-14 Guásimo - Julio - 2018 David Monroy
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