Activity description
La Florida Regional Park is located west of Bogota in the municipality of Funza-Cundinamarca. This ecosystem has an area of 267 hectares and is home to a great variety of flora and fauna species. In this place, birdwatchers can observe a large number of resident and migratory birds.
On this tour, visitors can enjoy the landscape of the wetland ecosystem and search through the vegetation for various aquatic birds, which are easy to photograph because their movements are slower. In addition, it is possible to hear different songs due to the large flocks of birds that gather to access the wetland resources.
During the tour is possible to watch the following interest special birds:
Endemic species (E): Bogota Rail and Silvery-throated Spinetail.
Near-endemic species: Yellow-hooded Blackbird, Spot-flanked Gallinule and Spectacled Parrotlet.
Other species: Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Pied-billed Grebe, Eared Dove, Greater Ani, Sparkling Violetear, Common Gallinule, American Coot, Black-crowned Night-Heron, Striated Heron, Bare-faced Ibis, Roadside Hawk, Crested Caracara, Yellow-headed Caracara, American Kestrel, Mountain Elaenia, Tropical Kingbird, Brown-bellied Swallow, Great Thrush. Lesser Goldfinch, Rufous-collared Sparrow, Shiny Cowbird, Black-backed Grosbeak, Black Flowerpiercer, Glossy Flowerpiercer.
Species in some threat category:
- Critically endangered (CR): n/a
- Endangered (EN): Ruddy Duck, Spot-flanked Gallinule and Bogota Rail.
- Vulnerable (VU): Bogota Rail.
- Near Threatened (NT): n/a
- Data Deficient (DD): n/a
Austral species migratory May – September: Fork-tailed Flycatcher.
Boreal species migratory September – April: Blue-winged Teal, Sora, Solitary Sandpiper, Lesser Yellowlegs, Greater Yellowlegs, Green Heron, Osprey, 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.
Destination
La Florida Wetland – Funza – Cundinamarca.
Date
At the visitor’s availability.
Location
Bogotá D.C. and Funza municipality – Cundinamarca.
Attractions
Wetland ecosystem and bird observation tower.
Weather
Cold weather.
Altitude
2.600 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
4 hours approximately.
Distance to be covered
2 kilometres approximately.
The plan includes
• Medical assistance card.
• Terrestrial transportation Bogotá (Hotel) – La Florida Wetland – Bogotá (Hotel).
• Snacks and hydration during the trip.
• 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.