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Birdwatching Tour in Cajas National Park from Cuenca

Cuenca, Ecuador

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Birdwatching Tour in Cajas National Park from Cuenca

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Overview

Duration

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

The park is located only 45 minutes from Cuenca. This lagoon system, with over 230 lakes, invites you to enjoy one of the nicest landscapes in South America. There are different ecosystems such as: Andean Mountain forest, Polylepis forest, paramo or grassland. You will have the chance to spot many interesting birds, even the endemic hummingbird of Cajas - the “Violet Throated Metaltail”- one of the most important birds in Ecuador. Also, on this tour you will see the beautiful Tit Like Dacnis, Blue Mantled Thornbill, Stout Billed Cinclodes, Tawny Antpitta, Spectacled Whitestar, Tyrian Metaltail, Gray Breasted Mountain Toucan, Andean Guan, and so much more.

What to remember

Important info

Not wheelchair accessible. Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. A minimum of 1 adult to book this tour. Infant seats available. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

What's included

Private transportation. Bilingual birdwatcher tour guide. Box lunch. Bird list of the area. Binoculars (please ask for these in advance). Bottled water. Pick up (hotels or apartments)