Day Tour: Refugio Paz de las Aves Birdwatching

Tour/Activity in Quito, Ecuador

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Birdwatching

Refugio Paz de las Aves is one of the most famous for birdwatching and photography tours. The most famous birds are Antpittas, Andean Cock-of-the-rock (gallo de la peña) and more than 180 species of birds. they inhabit in the cloud forest area Mindo.

The tour starts early in Quito where you will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the Refugio paz de los aves.

First stop (LEK) After a 5 min walk we will stop for one hour to observe the Andean Cock-of-the-rock. After 7 am we will continue our tour.

Second stop (MARIA) At this one-hour stop we will watch for Giant Antpitta, also known as Maria, among Dark-backed Wood Quail and other birds.

Third stop (RESTAURANT) We will stop to observe tanagers, toucans and hummingbirds feeding then, after one hour we will continue our tour.

Fourth stop (Shakira) To observe Ochre-breasted Antpitta known as Shakira, also, Moustached Antpitta, Golden headed Quetzal and other birds we need to walk 400m from the restaurant.

Last stop (Andreita) We stop at the highest point of our tour to see Chestnut crowned Antpitta, Yellow breasted Antpitta and Plate billed mountain toucan. After all these activities we will return to the third stop restaurant to enjoy a regional breakfast.

Notice: It is important to mention that there will be a delay with the tour s if there is a change in the weather.

After the tour, you will be picked up from the refugio and driven back to your hotel in Quito.

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