Full-birding tour comprising two awesome forest ecosystems of Argentina’s northwest in an efficient and productive itinerary. Starting in the eastern valleys, the itinerary rapidly descends to the Calilegua National Park entrance to visit its nice web of footpaths by the lush cloudforest. It climbs the steep and forested slopes of the pre-Andean hills to later descend towards the flat dry Chaco woodlands. The itinerary foresees to visit Las Lancitas Provincial Reserve and the well-known Eco-Portal de Piedra Private Reserve, as well. These two incredible ecoregions, the Yungas and the dry Chaco together, hold among half Argentina’s bird diversity. Excellent opportunities for nature photography.
Day-by-Day
Day 1: Transfer-in (JUJ or SLA). Overnight: LG San Martín.
Day 2: Calilegua National Park. Overnight: San Francisco.
Day 3: Calilegua National Park. Overnight: Eco-Portal de Piedra.
Day 4: Dry Chaco (PR13). Overnight: Eco-Portal de Piedra.
Day 5: Eco-Portal de Piedra Reserve and El Fuerte area. Overnight: Jujuy city.
Day 6: Yala Provincial Park. Overnight: Jujuy city.
Day 7: Transfer-out (JUJ or SLA).
Bird species
Greater Rhea, Huayco Tinamou, Andean Condor, Black-and-chestnut Eagle, Chaco Chachalaca, Yungas Guan, Red-faced Guan, Red-legged Seriema, Black legged Seriema, Limpkin, Giant Wood-Rail, Green-cheeked Parakeet, Turquoise-fronted Parrot, Alder Parrot, Yellow-collared Macaw, Red-tailed Comet, Slender-tailed Woodstar, Cream-backed Woodpecker, Crested Gallito, Olive-crowned Crescentchest, White-throated Antpitta, Great Rufous Woodcreeper, Crested Hornero, Spot-breasted Thornbird, Ochre-cheeked Spinetail, Yungas Manakin, Rufous-throated Dipper, Fulvous-headed Brush-Finch, Yellow-stripe Brush-Finch, Many-color Chaco-Finch, Red-crested Cardinal, among many others.
Difficulty
For all kinds of people, in good health conditions. The tour involves a 700 km drive by paved and gravel roads. Short slow-pace walks up to 1,800 meters above sea level are included.
Requirements
Basic birding skills and previous experience is desired. We will provide participants with further information.
Services
Included:
- Professional birding and nature guide.
- Use of spotting-scope.
- Bird books for consulting.
- Transfer in-out.
- Transportation in comfortable vehicule.
- Accommodation in private rooms.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner (not alcoholic drinks).
Seasonality
All year round, but best from September to December.
Start & finish
Start and finish places may be Jujuy city or its airport (JUJ). Occasionally, it may also be Salta city or its airport (SLA).
