JAGUARUNDI TRAVEL Responsible tour operator
Specialized nature and culture tours in Colombia
About us
While we wish to share knowledge of Colombia’s natural and cultural resources, we are always respectful of nature and of our local partners and communities. In Jaguarundi Travel Colombia Tours, our aim is to foster local economies and to encourage research and pride in our country.
NATURE AND WILDLIFE COLOMBIA TOURS
COLOMBIA BIRDING TOURS
With the largest bird diversity on Earth, Colombia bird watching tours is growing in popularity.
With over 1,920 bird species, Colombia has about 20% of the world’s avian diversity. Travel throughout our mountain ranges, inter-andean valleys, jungles, deserts, mangroves, paramos, marshes, coastal and other ecosystems searching for beautiful, rare, endemic and colorful birds and nature.
COLOMBIA ORCHID TOURS
The vast majority of plant species are concentrated in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. Colombia, has an average of 10% of the known species in the world and it is one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth. Nearly 30% of the vascular plants found in Colombia are endemic. The extraordinary flora of the Colombian vascular plants gathers over 24,000 species with the best representation observed within the Orchidaceae family.
PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS
Birds, nature, wildlife, landscapes and tailor made photography tours throughout Colombia.
Explore and shoot incredible photos, while learning tricks and techniques. We design wildlife photography tours for experienced photographers and amateurs.
CUSTOM TOURS AND EXPEDITIONS
These trips are designed at your own pace. Tell us your needs and we’ll provide the best itinerary and an expert guide for your trip. Explore Colombian nature with the best field guides and experts in the territory. Are you after a certain species of bird, mammal, butterfly, plant or orchid? Are you willing to design your trip from the beginning? Are you a hardcore naturalist? Are you interested in a local company organizing your scientific biological research? at Jaguarundi Travel we are experts in meeting these interests.
NATURE & WILDLIFE TOURS
Colombia is a “megadiverse” country, home to nearly 10% of the planet’s total biodiversity and almost one of every twenty plant species of the world can be found in Colombia. Over half of the country is covered by forest, while wetlands and vast tropical grassland add to the mix. Record numbers of rare species abound including around 100 endangered mammals, 34 species of endangered hummingbird, and 2,500 plant species in danger of extinction.
CULTURAL COLOMBIA TOURS
COLOMBIA – UNESCO ROUTE
This tour visits places in Colombia declared by UNESCO as tangible or intangible assets. You will see the diverse landscapes and cultural displays typical of Colombia as well as sites from the colonial period. You will also be able to experience the country’s biodiversity when we visit places of great aesthetic and natural beauty.
CRAFTS, TRADITION AND ARTISANS
In this trip, you’ll get to know some of the most interesting places in Colombia; we focus on the diversity of cultural expression including gastronomy, crafts, music, dance and traditions. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to appreciate the country’s landscapes and ecosystems. This trip allows the visitor to immerse and experience firsthand Colombia’s cultural diversity.