Coffee Zone 2 Day Plan 2 Hiking Acaime and Bird Watching

Coffee Zone 2 Day Plan 2 Hiking Acaime and Bird Watching

This 2 Day plan of the Zona Cafetera is not for the light-hearted, as it includes a 6 hour hike through the Acaime Ranges, including the Wax Palm Forrest of the Cocora Valley reaching the height of 2,860m / 9,383ft (so you’ll need a good jacket or sweater and a good level of fitness is recommended for this hike), the following day will continue with more walking, but this time at a more relaxed pace through the Fauna and Flora Sanctuary of Otún Quimbaya. Here you will be discovering a sub-Andean forest, listening to and looking out for the 300+ species of birds and the howler monkeys that call this place home. Your focus will be on endemics, such as the Bar-crested Antshrike, Crested Ant-Tanager, Multi-colored Tanager, Torrent Duck, Torrent Tyrannulet, Cauca Guan, and the Chestnut – Wood-Quail.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hiking Acaime - The Cocora Valley

Stop At: Valle del Cocora, Salento Colombia
You’ll rise into a unique journey into high elevations, where you’ll encounter a sanctuary of hummingbirds, enjoy a drink, typical to the region, ascend to greater heights and enjoy a well-deserved treat. You will be reaching the height of 2,860m / 9,383ft (so you’ll need a good jacket or sweater)

After a short break, you’ll proceed to descend through the surrounding farmlands, walking under the tallest wax palm trees on the planet. Pausing only for photos and to simply stare at these amazing trees.
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Nature Walk and Bird Watching - Fauna and Flora Sanctuary

Stop At: Otún Quimbaya, Via La Suiza, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
It will be an adventure through The Fauna and Flora Sanctuary of Otún Quimbaya. During your exploration of this area you will experience a sub-Andean forest, wonderful waterfalls, listen to and discover some of the 330 species of birds, and search the treetops for the local howler monkeys.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.