Wildlife Sanctuary: Parrot and Monkey Haven

Experience the immersive and authentic nature of Colombia’s countryside on a private parrot reserve tour. Engage with locals, support environmental efforts, and savor farm-to-table meals for a unique adventure.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Finca El ParaĆ­so - Start your journey with a delightful traditional breakfast by the lake, followed by an informative session from biologists about the rehabilitation and release of rescued parrots and macaws. Participate in preparing and delivering food to these birds, fostering a meaningful connection with their care.
    Then, embark on an…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

Explore the realm of conservation at Fundación Loros, a private 1,000-acre tropical dry forest reserve situated just an hour from Cartagena. This sanctuary is committed to rehabilitating and releasing parrots and macaws rescued from illegal trafficking, offering these magnificent birds a renewed opportunity for freedom.
The reserve is also a refuge for a…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Fettlyne_a
Jul 13, 2025
Great experience - Everyone was soo nice and helpful. Saw and feed different type of parrots which was really nice. The view was amazing.
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Cerec_b
Jul 2, 2025
They really care about... - They really care about educating you plus the experience was tailored to our group we would come back just for this. We love every moment.
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M2741farebeccag
Jun 9, 2025
Bilingual Friendly + Nature Lover Approved!! - Corina was an amazing and very friendly bilingual guide. At the end of the tour we wished it never ended. Though small, we felt that the work we did at the sanctuary played a role in the larger impact Fundación Loros has in Colombia and the world. Riding horses and looking at amazing views made the trip even better!
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Dana_k
May 12, 2025
Simply perfect - This is a terrific experience to have a lot of fun while learning. The birds are majestic and having a chance to feed them was incredible. The horseback riding was so fun and brought us to the top of the mountain to see a breathtaking sunset. The staff were absolutely amazing and was passionate, friendly and knowledgeable. We picked papaya for thr animals, drank wine and coffee and planted trees. This is an absolute must!!
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Mathieudv9405yc
Apr 21, 2025
Amazing tour! - The whole loved it! Great experience. We had an amazing time. One of the best tour we had!! We would recommend to family with kids over 10 years old (for horseback riding).
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A4127ohmarkl
Apr 19, 2025
Fun and educational day trip from Cartagena- highly recommend! - Alejandro went above and beyond to give us an amazing and unique experience we won’t forget. It’s a very cool mix of adventure plus education. We participated training parrots to be released into the wild, rode horses, took an ATV tour, met local farmers, and were served delicious refreshments. We were extremely impressed with all the tour guides. They were very interesting to talk to, friendly, patient, and great with kids. Also they simplified logistics by providing transportation both ways to and from Cartagena. This day trip exceeded expectations and gave us new insights into both animal protection and farming around Cartagena. Thank you so much!
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Richard_s
Apr 2, 2025
Great eco day out - Fantastic day out. Not sure about UTV thrills. This was more of an eco/nature visit to a bird sanctuary with some horse riding. So don’t choose it for adrenaline pumping thrills. Do choose it for a beautiful day out with nature in a different world to downtown Cartagena. We were picked up from our hotel and driven for about an hour to the sanctuary where we were given a small breakfast. We were then taken to join in the feeding of the birds in the aviaries. The birds were parrots and macaws that have been rescued and are being rehabilitated. I’m not a great bird fan generally but getting up close and personal in the middle of a load of these was stunning. I could have watched them for hours. After that we chose some plants to be planted, and then saddled up for a horse ride. I’m pretty much a novice rider but felt very safe. The horses were very responsive. We rode through the countryside to where the birds are released where we planned our plants. We then got back on the horses to head back to base for some fruit before the taxi back. A very different and very rewarding day out, with great guides with good English. Highly recommended
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Dianasands
Apr 2, 2025
Wonderful horse riding day trip to rural parrot conservation centre. - We wanted to go horse riding somewhere near Cartagena and initially passed over this trip as it was an hours drive from the hotel and we weren’t particularly attracted by the jeep ride. I’m so glad we went for it though. The parrot, macaw and ecological aspects of the trip were very interesting and great fun. We enjoyed planting trees, harvesting yucca and feeding the parrots very much. I was initially worried that the horses (some of them ex polo ponies) would be too small for us. Our guide assured us that they were very strong and the horses were obviously happy, well cared for and keen to carry us at a canter at every opportunity. The horses are beautiful very obedient and lovely in every way. The included taxi ride from the hotel along the coast, through farmland and several rural villages and small towns was also interesting and a good way of seeing beyond the city. Water, fruit, juice, coffee and light cooked snacks were provided which were very welcome as the Fundacion like you to start out early in the morning. We left the hotel at 8.45 am and returned at about 3.00 but they would have preferred to start at 7.00 to be cooler and see more animals. The jeep ride is more of a wild animal viewing safari than a thrill ride and this was definitely our preference. I highly recommend this tour and thought it was very good value.
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Deric_j
Mar 29, 2025
Packed With Fun - It was a great experience and we had an amazing time. Thank you Lily (Dora The Explorer) and Alberto.
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Natalia_l
Mar 3, 2025
Awesome experience - This was a great tour! We wanted to start the tour around 8-9 am but the guides suggested 7 am start as we could see more animals while it's not that hot. We were picked up on time and drove about 1 hour+ to the preserve. There we were treated to a quick breakfast - eggs, cheese, yuka, milk/coffee/water and after that Paulina explained us about the goal of the preserve, how they save animals and teach them to live in the wild. We got to see macaws and other species of parrots up close. Alberto drove us in UTV to the forest where we could see monkeys, also pretty close. Then we got to ride horses up and down the hills. It was our first time riding horses and it was pretty easy after the instructions, it was fun! We got to see a few other types of monkeys from a far, drove back to starting point in UTV, had some fruits for lunch, and each of us planted a tree! Overall a great experience, one of the highlights of our trip to Colombia! Hosts were very friendly, Paulina spoke great in English, she answered all our questions. This organization does a great job saving the animals. We highly recommend this experience.
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From $150
up to 4 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).