Overview
Full-day birding tour to Parque Provincial Potrero de Yala, at the foot of the 4,800-meter Cerro Azul. Search for range-restricted species of the upper Yungas cloudforest while exploring montane habitats and scenic highland landscapes. A focused field experience in one of Northwest Argentina’s popular birding areas, with excellent opportunities for nature photography.
Itinerary
Highlights
Bird species: Andean Condor, Torrent Duck, Red-faced Guan, Yungas Dove, Mitred Parakeet, Alder Parrot, Yungas Pygmy Owl, Lyre-tailed Nightjar, Slender-tailed Woodstar, Cream-backed Woodpecker, Giant Antshrike, Spot-breasted Thornbird, Buff-banded Tyrannulet, Rufous-throated Dipper, Fulvous-headed Brush-Finch, among others.
Technical info
| Interest | Birding | Photography | Trekking |
| Duration | 10 h |
| Ecoregions | Yungas |
| Distance | 80 km |
| Altitude | 1,200–2,400 m |
| Best season | Sep–Dec |
| Difficulty level | Low |
| Services included |
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| Optional |
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| Group size | 2-4 |
| Departure | S.S. de Jujuy (or nearby city) |
