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RN La Isla Escondida
Colombia
La Isla Escondida – "the Hidden Island" – is located in the department of Putumayo, close to the border with Ecuador. Biogeographically, the reserve lies at the intersection between the Amazon and the Andes at an altitude of ca. 850 metres. The reserve itself has a size of 106 hectares and consists mostly of primary tropical forest. It is surrounded by large areas of forests, also predominantly primary, which currently are not formally protected. The reserve is only accessible via a two-hour hike on muddy trails. You will be more than compensated for this by a truly unique experience of nature and wilderness.
Due to the geographic location, the area hosts mostly species typical of the Amazonian bioregion, including numerous species of antbirds and the remarkable Nocturnal Curassow. Typical Andean fauna elements include Andean Cock-of-the- .....Read More
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