Colombia Santa Marta Birding
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This green, humid and lush mountain range is isolated from the rest of the Andes by a “sea” of dry forest providing the Santa Marta with the highest bird endemism area in Colombia. More than 25% (20 species) of the Colombian endemics occur here, and there are at least 39 endemic subspecies (some of which might even deserve the rank of a full species).
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The drier areas surrounding the mountains are also home to a handful number of bird species that are only shared with remote areas of Venezuela, including, 3 more Colombian endemics.
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Besides these endemics, sub-endemics and regional endemics, the area offers over 800 species. Most trips see 250 to 350 species.
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The wonder of this birding bonanza is matched by the beauty of the sunset of the Caribbean ocean watched from the comfortable balcony of “El Dorado” lodge.
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We offer the six day extension with all of our Cauca Valley trips. Any birder can join these extensions, even as a solo trip (for just a little bit more in cost). Longer trips are offered one or two times per year. Please contact us if you are interested in a longer Santa Marta endemics trip.
Pricing: $2,090 US Dollars or £1,500 GBP for 7 Days and 6 Nights. Extensions available.
Group Size: Most tours viable at 4 to 8 participants (priced at 6 participants).
Upcoming Dates:
January 23 to 29, 2021
Colombian Birding Classic: Cauca and Magdalena Valleys with Alejandro Solano: October 11 to 24 plus Santa Marta Extension to October 30 -- Postponed
Colombian Birding Classic: Cauca and Magdalena Valleys with Lelis Navarrete: November 4 to 17 plus Santa Marta Extension to November 23