Overview
Yanacocha reserve is located on the slopes of Volcan Pichincha, just an hour outside of Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. The reserve protects a large area (960 hectares) of elfin Polylepis woodland Polylepis forest which is home to the Black-breasted Puffleg (Eriocnemis nigrivestis), adopted as the Emblem of Quito. It is believed that the reserve contains the entire world range of this very rare hummingbird.
Early departure, as the sun draws itself up, over the northwestern slope of Volcán Pichincha. Start birding in the enchanted, Protected Forest of Yanacocha for a surprising array of bird species such as the, Sword-billed hummingbird, Andean Guan, Sickle-winged Guan, Scarletbellied Mountain-Tanager. Hummingbirds are a major highlight here. Box lunch is included.
- Transportation
- English speaking guide
- Box lunch or lunch
- Binoculars
- Beverages
- Tips
Yanacocha Tours
| PAX NUMBER | PRICES IN USD |
| 1 | 230 |
| 2 | 139 |
| 3 | 108 |
| 4 to 9 | 106 |
| 10 to 15 | 75 |
| 16 to 25 | 70 |