Activity description
Sumapaz Paramo is located south of Bogotá in the Eastern Andes. It is the largest paramo on planet Earth. This ecosystem is the primary water source in the area, feeding flora and fauna along the Magdalena River valley and the Colombian Orinocense region. This special area is biodiverse and generates an abundance of rich food sources for the resident and migratory birds.
During the trip, the birdwatchers will have the opportunity to enjoy the songs and colors of the birds of the paramo along with the vegetation of the Andean high forest. The Sumapaz landscape, filled with the rare frailejon shrubbery and glacier lagoons, will provide a different bird-watching experience with the species that transit this ecosystem
During the tour is possible to watch the following interest special birds:
Endemic species (E): Green-bearded Helmetcrest, Bogota Rail, Boyaca Antpitta, Silvery-throated Spinetail and Apolinar´s Wren.
Near-endemic species: Andean Teal, Bronze-tailed Thornbill, Noble Snipe, Rufous Wren, Andean Siskin, Pale-naped Brushfinch, Golden-fronted Redstart, Rufous Browed Conebill.
Other species: Band-tailed Pigeon, Sparkling Violetear, Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Black-tailed Trainbeared, Green-tailed Trainbeared, Tyrian Metaltail, Glowing Puffleg, Shining sunbeam, Great Sapphirewing, Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, Roadside Hawk, Andean Pygmy-Owl, Smoky-brown Woodpecker, Crimson-mantled Woodpecker, American Kestrel, Pale-bellied Tapaculo, Montane Woodcreeper, Pearled squamiger, White-chinned Thistletail, Many-striped Canastero, Red-crested Cotinga, White-throated Tyrannulet, Mountain Elaenia, Silvicultrix frontalis, Yellow-bellied Chat-Tyrant, Rufous-breasted Chat-Tyrant, Brown-backed Chat-Tyrant, Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant, Tropical Kingbird, Brown-bellied Swallow, Sedge Wren, Great Thrush, Lesser Goldfinch, Slaty Brushfinch, Gray-browed Brushfinch, Rufous-collared Sparrow, Mountain Cacique, Shiny Cowbird, Black-crested Warbler, Black-backed Grosbeak, Plumbeous Sierra Finch, Paramo Seedeater, Band-tailed Seedeater, Plain-colored Seedeater, Plushcap, Black-headed Hemispingus, Superciliaried Hemispingus, Capped Conebill, Rusty Flowerpiercer, White-sided Flowerpiercer, Black Flowerpiercer, Glossy Flowerpiercer, Masked flowerpiercer, Golden-crowned Tanager, Buff-breasted Mountain Tanager, Hooded Mountain-Tanager, Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager, Blue-and-black Tanager.
Species in some threatened category:
- Critically endangered (CR): Apolinar´s Wren.
- Endangered (EN): n/a
- Vulnerable (VU): n/a
- Near Threatened (NT): n/a
- Data Deficient (DD): n/a
Austral species migratory May – September: Fork-tailed Flycatcher.
Boreal species migratory September – April: Spotted Sandpiper, Solitary Sandpiper, Lesser Yellowlegs, Greater Yellowlegs, Broad-winged Hawk, Swainson’s Hawk, Merlin, Western Wood Pewee, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Eastern Kingbird, Red-eyed Vireo, Bank Swallow, Gray-cheeked Thrush, Swainson’s Thrush. Summer Tanager, Scarlet Tanager. 
Raíces Profundas Turismo Ecológico y Cultural. Raíces Profundas Turismo Ecológico y Cultural. The Sumapaz’s birds – Las aves de Sumapaz. Andean Teal (Anas andium)
Destination
Sumapaz Paramo – Bogotá D.C.
Date
At the visitor’s availability.
Location
Bogotá D.C.
Attractions
Birds of the paramo and the high Andean forest observed from the road.
Weather
Cold weather.
Altitude
2.800 – 3.200 m.a.s.l.
Aimed at
Children: 7 – 9 years old
Teenagers: 10 – 14 years old.
Youth: 15 – 20 years old.
Young Adults: 21 – 39 years old.
Adults: 40 – 64 years old.
Senior: 65 years and older.
Minimum number of participants
1 PAX.
Difficulty level
Low (Flat terrain, moderate effort)
Duration
6 hours approximately.
Distance to be covered
2 kilometres approximately.
The plan includes
• Medical assistance card.
• Terrestrial transportation Bogotá (Hotel) – Sumapaz – Bogotá (Hotel).
• Breakfast.
• Snacks and hydration during the trip.
• Lunch.
• Professional Tourist Guide and Birdwatching Guide Specialist, who accompanies the person or group during the whole day.
The plan does not include
• Services not specified in the plan.
• Articles of a personal character.
• Alcoholic drinks.
• Souvenirs.
Recommendations
Is important to follow the next recommendations to have a pleasant experience during the whole day which will be in a natural context:
1. Punctuality: Don´t forget to arrive at the place at the hour indicated by us, this will allow us to fulfill let to achieve with our itinerary.
2. Attire: Carry comfortable clothes for cold weather and a raincoat. Don´t wear jeans. You can carry other articles like a cap, hat, gloves, and neck warmer.
3. Self-care: Carry sunscreen, grooming kit, repellent, and one or two plastic backs to put garbage on. It is very important to carry your medicine if you are in some medical treatment.
4. Personal elements: Carry a suitcase (Not Mochila or handbags) if you go in a group is very important each person carry their bag to distribute the weight equally.
5. Feeding and hydration: We will have breakfast, lunch, and snacks. You can carry food to generate energy during the activity and on the tour we will give you water.
6. Documents: Carry your passport and personal documents that you will need. Remember you will have a medical assistance card if you have health problems during the activity.
7. Money: You can carry money that you need or if you want to buy something in the place that you visit. On the tour, we can find artisanal products or food prepared in the region.
8. Restrictions:
– Do not arrive at activities in a drunkenness or post-drunkenness state.
– Do not get under states of legal or illegal psychoactive substances.
– Don´t smoke during the activity.
– Do not bring pets or other types of animal species to the place where the activity will take place.
– Do not carry radios or elements that disturb the tranquility of the ecosystem.
Do you have questions or want to make a reservation? Contact us! Our advisors will provide you with all the information you require.