Otún Quimbaya Sanctuary Hike

Explore the great diversity of flora & fauna and magnificent rainforest landscapes on this hiking route through the Otún Quimbaya Sanctuary.

Otún Quimbaya Sanctuary Hike

At 8 am, we'll pick you up at your hotel to make our way to the Otún Quimbaya Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, located southwest of Pereira. We'll travel 18 kilometers by road to reach this natural reserve in the Cordillera Central branch of the Colombian Andes.

The Otún Quimbaya Sanctuary is known for its biodiversity, home to numerous bird species, insects, small mammals, and plants. Upon arrival, we'll start a 2-kilometer hiking route through a trail in the Andean rainforest. This hike is of low difficulty and will be led by an environmental guide, allowing for exploration of the area's landscapes.

During the walk, we'll stop for a typical local lunch, which includes one dish and a drink, before continuing our exploration.

The sanctuary is dedicated to the protection of endangered species, where we may observe birds such as the moustached antpitta, multicolored tanager, and torrent duck, as well as mammals like monkeys, tapirs, and pacaranas, the second-largest rodent in Colombia.

We'll conclude the tour and return to Pereira, dropping you off at your hotel by 2 pm.