Excursion Birdwatching at the colombian national aviary tour at Cartagena

Step off of the ship and board an air-conditioned bus that takes you on an approximately one-hour drive south to the Colombian National Aviary.

Colombia is high among the leading countries when it comes to avian biodiversity with about 1,900 different species. Of these species, 197 are migratory, 86 are endemic and 15 are in critical danger of extinction. Several species are endangered, including the Andean Condor, Colombia's national bird.

The Colombian National Aviary Foundation states its main objective is to promote and educate the public on conservation, reproduction and repopulation of the treasured Colombian avifauna. Home to more than 135 species of birds, this aviary in Barú, south of Cartagena, is now the largest aviary in the country. The different environmental spheres are designed to preserve the species currently residing here. The most impressive habitats, and also the most challenging to construct, include the tropical rainforest setting and the environments constructed for condors and flamingos.

While some of the birds, like the toucans, are able to interact with visitors, others prefer to keep their distance such as the condors and the flamingos. After a quick refreshment break, it is time to depart the aviary and return back to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Columbian National Aviary

Note

Please note: There is a significant amount of walking, some with less secure footing on pebble surfaces, making this tour not suitable for individuals with walking difficulties. Comfortable, loose clothing and walking shoes suggested, as well as sunscreen and sunhat.