Medellín river headwaters

Just 45 minutes South of Medellin, this is a natural area with extensive secondary forests feeding the headwaters of Medellín River and hosting 16% of the country’s biodiversity.

Highlights: Showy orchids like Maxillaria fractiflexa , Comparettia falcata, Sigmatostalix and a variety of Dichaea, Andinia, Pleurothallis and Stelis species. The amazing Booted Racket-Tail Hummingbird also inhabits these forests together with the Red Bellied Grackle, some Trogons and plenty of tropical butterflies and insects.

Included: Lunch and snacks, road transfers, one tour leader, natural area entrance fees, travel insurance.

Not included: Everything not mentioned in the included section.

What to bring:

• Passport
• List of contacts in case of emergency
• Insect repellent
• Sunblock lotion
• Hat or cap
• Long sleeved shirt
• Jacket
• Raincoat or poncho
• Rubber boots
• Binoculars
• Camera with battery and memory card

READ! - Rules and recommendations

• Because of the limited number of places (10), we recommend you reserve your spot as soon as possible.
• All participants should be in good health and physical condition. We reserve the right to limit participants due to health or fitness reasons.
• Although our destinations are safe, do not leave your valuable items inside the car or unattended.
• As we visit protected areas and support nature conservation, please be respectful, and do not harm or collect any flora or fauna.