This photography trip in Colombia offers a unique experience to capture the majesty of the harpy eagle, one of the most impressive and iconic raptors in the world.

Participants will have the opportunity to photograph this species up close in its natural habitat during the nesting process, in one of the most biodiverse areas of the region.

Note: The hotel offers basic accommodation. It has air conditioning and a private bathroom but does not have hot water.

In Google Maps still appears under its former name, Cristales Plaza, although it is now called Manantial del Güejar. The facilities and services remain the same; only the name has changed.

Upon arrival in the city of Villavicencio, your guide will be waiting with the designated vehicles to begin the transfer to Vista Hermosa. The journey will take approximately four hours.

Overnight at Manantial del Güejar

Harpy Eagle Nest Visit

We will depart at approximately 5:00 a.m. for Los Alpes, one of the local farming communities that hosts and protects this Harpy Eagle nesting area. The drive takes approximately two hours.

Upon arrival, we will have breakfast at a local family’s home before continuing with a 1.5 km hike along a forest trail to the Harpy Eagle nest.

Lunch will be served in the field and prepared by members of the local community. We will spend most of the day observing and photographing the nest before beginning our return at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Some of the bird species that may be seen along the trail include:

* Blue-crowned Manakin

* Striolated Manakin

* Grayish Mourner

* White-bellied Wood-Wren

* Ferruginous Pygmy Owl

* Collared Trogon

* White-fronted Nunbird

* Wing-barred Piprites

…along with many other bird species native to the region.

Overnight at Manantial del Güejar

Departure flight from Villavicencio. (Aeropuerto La Vanguardia)

Please carefully check your flight schedules.