MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER, DAVID CASAS
David Casas • May 27, 2026
In Search of the Chivito of the Páramo
by David Casas
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As Director of Retorno Photo Tours, I warmly invite you to join a journey that combines outstanding photography with real impact. We provide smooth, secure logistics so you can relax and shoot, reliable sightings, excellent bird and wildlife photo opportunities, and comfortable accommodations with delicious meals. We know Colombia well and partner with local, Afro‑descendant, indigenous, and other communities to run responsible tours that protect and restore habitats. Join us to capture unforgettable images and help build a better future for Colombia.
Colombia. Bird photography. Private reserves. Andean cloud forest. Endemic species. 12-day photo tour.
Colombia’s Birds Need More Than Admiration — They Need Protected Forests
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Harpy eagle nest — majestic, awe-inspiring
"Llevo más de tres años realizando viajes icónicos por Colombia haciendo tours fotográficos de aves y naturaleza con retorno, lo que me ha llevado a conocer excelentes lugares del país donde he cumplido con todas las expectativas propuestas en las especies que hemos ido a buscar para fotografiar.
"Mi primera experiencia con David,de RETORNO, fue simplemente espectacular.
David made us feel very safe. He was a most wonderful host and we felt like we have always known him. He introduced us to his country, culture, people and, of course, all those wonderful birds he promised he would.
“I recently joined Retorno Photo Tours on a bird photography trip to Colombia, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish.
"We did a trip with David and Retorno in July of 2025 and our expectations were beyond exceeded.
"We did a trip with David and Retorno in July of 2025 and our expectations were beyond exceeded.