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What to expect?

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Souvenirs

Colombia offers unique souvenirs like Wayúu and Zenú weavings, Ráquira ceramics, Pasto barniz, San Jacinto hammocks, and hats from Sandoná, Aguadas, and Sausa, reflecting its rich heritage.

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Colombians

Colombians are warm and welcoming, embracing a rich cultural mix of Indigenous, African, and Spanish heritage. Their vibrant festivals feature music, dance, and colorful parades year-round.

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Equipment

For photography in Colombia, pack a camera with versatile lenses: 400mm+ for birds, macro for flora, and wide-angle for landscapes. Bring extra memory, a laptop, backup storage, rain cover, and silica gel for humidity protection.

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Clothes

Wear light, quick-drying green or brown clothing for camouflage. Equip yourself with a wide-brimmed hat, waterproof jacket, long pants, hiking boots, sunscreen, and, most importantly, insect repellent.

05

Coffee

On our tours, you can enjoy Arabica specialty Colombian coffee with exquisite flavors, floral notes, balanced acidity, and a rich aroma—handpicked from Colombia’s fertile mountains and exported through www.HouseCoffeeCanada.com

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Security

Feel safe on our tours with trusted guides, secure routes, and careful planning to ensure a worry-free, enjoyable experience in Colombia.

Why choose Colombia

Country with the Highest Bird Biodiversity in the World!

Bird photography in Colombia offers an incredible variety of biodiversity, with over 1,950 bird species, making it one of the top destinations in the world for this activity. Colombia's unique landscapes, ranging from lush rainforests to arid savannas, provide diverse habitats that make bird photography an unforgettable adventure. The varying elevations across the country allow for a multitude of bird species, including toucans, more than 170 species of hummingbirds, tanagers, manakins, antpittas, and raptors such as the Harpy Eagle and the Ornate Hawk-Eagle, among many others.

Endemic birds

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A red bird with a red crest is perched on a branch.

A colorful bird is hanging upside down from a tree branch.

A brown and white bird with a blue beak is perched on a branch.

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About Us

Our backbone of NATURE in Colombia

RETORNO began with the simple mission of exploring an undiscovered Colombia through nature tourism. As we ventured into remote regions, we found that opportunities were as scarce as the roads that led us there. Local communities faced challenges—limited access to education, services, and decent living conditions—and the rich landscapes they called home were starting to deteriorate. Deforestation, pollution, and hidden forces damaged not only the environment but also the families who depended on it. Today, these threats remain, intensified by the loss of traditions and ecosystems. RETORNO believes the only way forward is to empower those who have long cared for these lands—peasants, indigenous people, Afro-descendants—to restore and protect them. We believe that through photo tours, we can empower communities to build a consciousness of building together a future of hope rooted in unity, tradition, and protectors of the Land.

We know where the birds are.
We conserve, sustain and regenerate territories.

We know the territory.
We know the locas and work with them.

A hummingbird is perched on a flower in a man 's mouth

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Make the most of the season by following these simple guidelines

Keep in touch with site visitors and boost loyalty

Tips for writing great posts that increase your site traffic

If you are booking

What to expect?

01

Souvenirs

02

Colombians

03

Equipment

04

Clothes

05

Coffee

06

Security

Why choose Colombia

Country with the Highest Bird Biodiversity in the World!

About Us

Our backbone of NATURE in Colombia

Sign Up For RETORNO nature experience

Contáctenos

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