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Bosque de Peregrinos

-0.05894 , -74.58578

Colombia

Years ago a group of local farmers decided to direct their economic activity towards conservation. The deep jungles of the Caquetá River offered the perfect site for birdwatching rare and incredible species of Varzea and Terra Firme. Real exploration in our times with support of a valuable local community initiative make this a unique destination!

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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : -0.0589/-74.5858 (2020-11-25 09:42:40 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Bosque De Peregrinos" (2020-11-25 09:42:40 )

Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2022-08-29 15:24:23
Years ago a group of local farmers decided to direct their economic activity towards conservation. The deep jungles of the Caquetá River offered the perfect site for birdwatching rare and incredible species of Varzea and Terra Firme. Real exploration in our times with support of a valuable local community initiative make this a unique destination!

  • 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)

Black-bellied Cuckoo (Piaya melanogaster)
Ladder-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis climacocerca)
Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius)
Agami Heron (Agamia agami)
Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja)
Pavonine Quetzal (Pharomachrus pavoninus)
Great Jacamar (Jacamerops aureus)
Golden-collared Toucanet (Selenidera reinwardtii)
Cocha Antshrike (Thamnophilus praecox)
Silvered Antbird (Sclateria naevia)
White-plumed Antbird (Pithys albifrons)
Hairy-crested Antbird (Rhegmatorhina melanosticta)
Black-spotted Bare-eye (Phlegopsis nigromaculata)
Spotted Antpitta (Hylopezus macularius)
Black-necked Red-Cotinga (Phoenicircus nigricollis)
Cinereous Mourner (Laniocera hypopyrra)

Agami Heron (Agamia agami) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-10-19 11:44:05)

Cinereous Mourner (Laniocera hypopyrra) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-10-19 11:43:34)

Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-10-19 11:42:50)

Silvered Antbird (Sclateria naevia) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2023-06-28 15:30:58)

Great Jacamar (Jacamerops aureus) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2022-08-24 22:50:08)

Black-bellied Cuckoo (Piaya melanogaster) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2022-08-24 22:49:57)

Pavonine Quetzal (Pharomachrus pavoninus) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2022-08-24 22:49:43)

Golden-collared Toucanet (Selenidera reinwardtii) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2022-08-24 22:49:32)

Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2022-08-24 22:47:31)

White-plumed Antbird (Pithys albifrons) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2021-09-28 02:02:46)

Black-spotted Bare-eye (Phlegopsis nigromaculata) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2021-09-28 02:02:16)

Hairy-crested Antbird (Rhegmatorhina melanosticta) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2021-09-28 02:01:04)

Cocha Antshrike (Thamnophilus praecox) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2021-09-28 01:58:27)

Ladder-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis climacocerca) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2021-09-28 01:45:36)

Black-necked Red-Cotinga (Phoenicircus nigricollis) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2021-09-28 01:44:34)

Spotted Antpitta (Hylopezus macularius) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2021-09-28 01:44:08)

  • Timing and strategy

As every place on the region, the non rainy season comes from december to april. April to august is rainy and from august to december is variable but usually good to visit. Even dry season is good to walk the trails, remember some birds are not easy at that season, and antbirds moves with antswarms in the start of rainy season! Anyway, a good umbrella or raincoat is a great idea to carry on.

The best itinerary takes 4 days, one to come to the reservation from Florencia or other close hotspots as Güitorá, two for birding and the last one for coming back to Florencia or continue to another destination. Some of the places at this location need a little boat or canoe to navigate the lake and creeks which connect the main lakes. The usual itinerary starts with an early breakfast and a short visit to várzea forests of Giants Island in the morning to try some specialities as Plumbeous Antbird. Then you can enjoy the Cocha Antshrike close at the creeks which connect the lakes. After a good lunch you can visit the Red Cotinga trail where you can find terra firme forests, the perfect place to find a antbirds and Spotted antpitta. At the end of the afternoon you can try to find the Black-necked Red Cotinga in the trail close to the lake. Sometimes can seen at other locations of the place. You can arrange a night boat trip to search some nocturnal species as Boat-billed Heron and Ladder-tailed Nightjar. The second day can be used for the terra firme long trail to see more species as Golden-collared Toucanet , Great Jacamar, Pavonine Quetzal and Black-bellied Cuckoo. The local community and guides can arrange the lunch in the middle of the forest for you! The last day starts very early to go to La Tagua and start the return boat trip to Florencia at 7am.

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Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2022-08-24 22:49
As every pace place on the region, the non rainy season comes from december to april. April to august is rainy and from august to december is variable but usually good to visit. Even dry season is good to walk the trails, remember some birds are not easy at that season, and antbirds moves with antswarms in the start of rainy season! Anyway, a good umbrella or raincoat is a great idea to carry on. The best itinerary takes 4 days, one to come to the reservation from Florencia or other close hotspots as Güitorá, two for birding and the last one for coming back to Florencia or continue to another destination. Some of the places at this location need a little boat or canoe to navigate the lake and creeks which connect the main lakes. The usual itinerary starts with an early breakfast and a short visit to várzea forests of Giants Island in the morning to try some specialities as Plumbeous Antbird. Then you can enjoy the Cocha Antshrike close at the creeks which connect the lakes. After a good lunch you can visit the Red Cotinga trail where you can find terra firme forests, the perfect place to find a antbirds and Spotted antpitta. At the end of the afternoon you can try to find the Black-necked Red Cotinga in the trail close to the lake. Sometimes can seen at other locations of the place. You can arrange a night boat trip to search some nocturnal species as Boat-billed Heron and Ladder-tailed Nightjar. The secon second day can be used for the terra firme long trail to see more species as Golden-collared Toucanet , Great Jacamar, Pavonine Quetzal and Black-bellied Cuckoo. The local community and guides can arrange the lunch in the middle of the forest for you! The last day starts very early to go to La Tagua and start the return boat trip to Florencia at 7am.
Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2022-08-24 22:45
As every pace on the region, the non rainy season comes from december to april. April to august is rainy and from august to december is variable but usually good to visit. Even dry season is good to walk the trails, remember some birds are not easy at that season, and antbirds moves with antswarms in the start of rainy season! Anyway, a good umbrella or raincoat is a great idea to carry on. The best itinerary takes 4 days, one to come to the reservation from Florencia or other close hotspots as Güitorá, two for birding and the last one for coming back to Florencia or continue to another destination. Some of the places at this location need a little boat or canoe to navigate the lake and creeks which connect the main lakes. The usual itinerary starts with an early breakfast and a short visit to várzea forests of Giants Island in the morning to try some specialities as Plumbeous Antbird. Then you can enjoy the Cocha Antshrike close at the creeks which connect the lakes. After a good lunch you can visit the Red Cotinga trail where you can find terra firme forests, the perfect place to find a antbirds and Spotted antpitta. At the end of the afternoon you can try to find the Black-necked Red Cotinga in the trail close to the lake. Sometimes can seen at other locations of the place. The secon day can be used for the terra firme long trail to see more species as Golden-collared Toucanet , Great Jacamar, Pavonine Quetzal and Black-bellied Cuckoo. The local community and guides can arrange the lunch in the middle of the forest for you! The last day starts very early to go to La Tagua and start the return boat trip to Florencia at 7am.
  • How to get there

This trip starts at Florencia (Caquetá department main city) where you can arrive in one of the 4 daily flights from Bogotá and 3 weekly flights from Cali. You have to go to Puerto Arango at 20 minutes from the city and take a public transport (6 am every day) in fast boat through the Orteguaza and Caquetá river to La Tagua as destiny. You have to make a reservation and arrange the transport and lodging with the local guide. At La Tagua, the people of Peregrinos will wait for you to go there in a community canoe through the Caquetá river and amazing creeks.

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

Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2022-08-24 20:59
This trip starts at Florencia (Caquetá department main city) where you can arrive in one of the 4 daily flights from Bogotá and 3 weekly flights from Cali. You have to go to Puerto Arango at 20 minutes from the city and take a public transport (6 am every day) in fast boat through the Orteguaza and Caquetá river to La Tagua as destiny. There You have to make a reservation and arrange the transport and lodging with the local guide. At La Tagua, the people of Peregrinos will wait for you to go there in a community canoe through the Caquetá river and amazing creeks.
Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2022-08-24 20:53
This trip starts at Florencia (Caquetá department main city) where you can arrive in one of the 4 daily flights from Bogotá and 3 weekly flights from Cali. You have to go to Puerto Arango at 20 minutes from the city and take a public transport (6 am every day) in fast boat through the Orteguaza and Caquetá river to La Tagua as destiny. There the people of Peregrinos will wait for you to go there in a community canoe through the Caquetá river and amazing creeks.

24/7 access. Local guidance required. You have to make a reservation before visit, the local guide can make this approach.

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Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2022-08-24 20:57
24/7 access. Local guidance required. You have to make a reservation before visit, the local guide can make this approach.
  • Other attractions

The trails are amazing not only for birds, but herpets, and mammals as Whooley monkeys, Squirrel mokeys and others. You can see caiman (alligators), piranhas and other fishes at the creeks. To share time with the local community of colonists is a great experience. The incredible landscape offered by the Caqueta river and the flooded forest at the creeks is also a great attraction.

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Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2022-08-24 21:27
The trails are amazing not only for birds, but herpets, and mammals as Whooley monkeys, Squirrel mokeys and others. You can see caiman (alligators), piranhas and other fishes at the creeks. To share time with the local community of colonists is a great experience. The incredible landscape offered by the Caqueta river and the flooded forest at the creeks is also a great attraction.

There is a main visitors center and restaurant cabin. Also 3 cabins with 5 beds each one (Every cabin has 3 rooms: 1 double accomodation room with king size bed and private bathroom, 1 single accomodation room with queen size bed and 1 double accomodation room with a double-deck bed, both of them with shared bathroom). A hide cabin  is available at the Giant Island trail.

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Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2022-08-24 22:27
There is a main visitors center and restaurant cabin. Also 3 cabins with 5 beds each one (Every cabin has 3 rooms: 1 double accomodation room with king size bed and private bathroom, 1 single accomodation room with queen size bed and 1 double accomodation room with a double-deck bed, both of them with shared bathroom). A hide cabin  is available at the Giant Island trail.

The place has remained safe despite the historical conflict in Colombia. There is a continuous presence of the Colombian Navy in the region of Caquetá river. Given the unpredictable weather, it is important to always carry a raincoat or umbrella. It is also recommended to carry a dry bag for equipment and snacks for trips in the jungle. The boat trips in public transportation services always ask you to use the provided lifevests.

As usual in rainforest there are mosquitoes and other insects so it is recommended to use repellent,  wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, socks and high boots. It's possible to find snakes so it is better to stay on the trails.

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 Jorge Muñoz García on 2022-11-10 16:09
The place has remained safe despite the historical conflict in Colombia. There is a continuous presence of the Colombian Navy in the region of Caquetá river. Given the unpredictable weather, it is important to always carry a raincoat or umbrella. It is also recommended to carry a dry bag for equipment and snacks for trips in the jungle. The boat trips in public transportation services always ask you to use the provided lifesavers. lifevests. As usual in rainforest there are mosquitoes and other insects so it is recommended to use repellent,  wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, socks and high boots. It's possible to find snakes so it is better to stay on the trails.
Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2022-08-24 22:29
The place has remained safe despite the historical conflict in Colombia. There is a continuous presence of the Colombian Navy in the region of Caquetá river. Given the unpredictable weather, it is important to always carry a raincoat or umbrella. It is also recommended to carry a dry bag for equipment and snacks for trips in the jungle. The boat trips in public transportation services always ask you to use the provided lifesavers. As usual in rainforest there are mosquitoes and other insects so it is recommended to use repellent,  wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, socks and high boots. It's possible to find snakes so it is better to stay on the trails.
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