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Güitorá Indigenous Reservation

0.18286 , -74.67012

Colombia

In the deep of Caquetá river humid forests ecorregion is located this reservation with amazing species, and the possibility to share with the local indigenous people of the Huitoto community. The tropical rainforest offers Várzea and Terra firme habitats with their very different species. Antbirds, local flycatchers and the amazing Black-necked Red Cotinga are the most wanted species of this location. As an indigenous reservation the place is just partially used by the local community for their own survival crops and there are thousands of hectareas for conservation. The place is the best way to find deep forest species affordable from the city of Florencia.

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Coordinates were changed by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 0.1829/-74.6701 (2022-05-18 20:42:46 )

Site name was changed by Jorge Muñoz García into "Güitorá Indigenous Reservation" (2022-05-11 23:02:10 )

Coordinates were set by Jorge Muñoz García : 0.1611/-74.6747 (2022-05-11 23:01:54 )

Site name was set by Jorge Muñoz García as "Guitorá Indigenous Reservation" (2022-05-11 23:01:54 )

Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2022-05-11 23:54:06
In the deep of Caquetá river humid forests ecorregion is located this reservation with amazing species, and the possibility to share with the local indigenous people of the Huitoto community. The tropical rainforest offers Várzea and Terra firme habitats with their very different species. Antbirds, local flycatchers and the amazing Black-necked Red Cotinga are the most wanted species of this location. As an indigenous reservation the place is just partially used by the local community for their own survival crops and there are thousands of hectareas for conservation. The place is the best way to find deep forest species affordable from the city of Florencia.

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Pheasant Cuckoo (Dromococcyx phasianellus)
Black-bellied Cuckoo (Piaya melanogaster)
Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl (Megascops watsonii)
Orange-cheeked Parrot (Pyrilia barrabandi)
Cocha Antshrike (Thamnophilus praecox)
Pearly Antshrike (Megastictus margaritatus)
Plumbeous Antbird (Myrmelastes hyperythrus)
Blue-backed Manakin (Chiroxiphia pareola)
Black-necked Red-Cotinga (Phoenicircus nigricollis)
Screaming Piha (Lipaugus vociferans)
Euler's Flycatcher (Lathrotriccus euleri)
Drab Water Tyrant (Ochthornis littoralis)
Lawrence's Thrush (Turdus lawrencii)

Pheasant Cuckoo (Dromococcyx phasianellus) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2022-05-12 01:10:24)

Screaming Piha (Lipaugus vociferans) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2022-05-12 00:54:41)

Blue-backed Manakin (Chiroxiphia pareola) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2022-05-12 00:51:26)

Drab Water Tyrant (Ochthornis littoralis) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2022-05-12 00:50:26)

Black-bellied Cuckoo (Piaya melanogaster) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2022-05-12 00:49:19)

Orange-cheeked Parrot (Pyrilia barrabandi) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2022-05-12 00:48:58)

Lawrence's Thrush (Turdus lawrencii) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2022-05-12 00:43:29)

Tawny-bellied Screech-Owl (Megascops watsonii) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2022-05-12 00:42:56)

Pearly Antshrike (Megastictus margaritatus) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2022-05-12 00:42:33)

Euler's Flycatcher (Lathrotriccus euleri) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2022-05-12 00:42:16)

Plumbeous Antbird (Myrmelastes hyperythrus) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2022-05-12 00:41:00)

Cocha Antshrike (Thamnophilus praecox) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2022-05-12 00:40:40)

Black-necked Red-Cotinga (Phoenicircus nigricollis) was added by Jorge Muñoz García (2022-05-12 00:39:24)

  • Timing and strategy

From december to april is the not-rainy season in the region and from april to august is rainy. Rest of the year is variable. All seasons are great for birding if you have patience and a good umbrella! The rainy season makes the ant swarms moves and it raises the antbird activity.

The classic trip to this location takes 3 days, one to come to the reservation, one for birding and the last one for coming back to Florencia or continue to another destination. Some of the places at this location need a little boat or canoe to navigate the creeks and little rives around the big Caquetá river, specially at the rainy season. The usual itinerary is a short visit to várzea forests of Güitorá creek early in the morning to try some specialities as Cocha Antshrike and Plumbeous Antbird. After a big breakfast-lunch start the main trip: a 5km trail through terra firme forests to come to a "salado", a special habitat inside the forest usually visited by many species. Is the perfect place to find a lek of Black-necked Red Cotinga, the main species of the location.

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Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2022-05-11 23:34
From december to april is the not-rainy season in the region and from april to august is rainy. Rest of the year is variable. All seasons are great for birding if you have patience and a good umbrella! The rainy season makes the ant swarms moves and it raises the antbird activity. The classic trip to this location takes 3 days, one to come to the reservation, one for birding and the last one for coming back to Florencia or continue to another destination. Some of the places at this location need a little boat or canoe to navigate the creeks and little rives around the big Caquetá river, specially at the rainy season. The usual itinerary is a short visit to várzea forests of Güitorá creek early in the morning to try some specialities as Cocha Antshrike and Plumbeous Antbird. After a big breakfast-lunch start the main trip: a 5km trail through terra firme forests to come to a "salado", a special habitat inside the forest usually visited by many species. Is the perfect place to find a lek of Black-necked Red Cotinga, the main species of the location.
  • How to get there

The trip starts at Florencia (Caquetá department capital) where you can arrive in one of the 4 daily flights from Bogotá and 3 weekly flights from Cali. You have to go to Puerto Arango at 20 minutes from the city and take a public transport (6 am every day) in fast boat through the Orteguaza and Caquetá river to La Tagua as destiny and ask to unboard at Güitorá reservation.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2022-05-11 23:43
The trip starts at Florencia (Caquetá department capital) where you can arrive in one of the 4 daily flights from Bogotá and 3 weekly flights from Cali. You have to go to Puerto Arango at 20 minutes from the city and take a public transport (6 am every day) in fast boat through the Orteguaza and Caquetá river to La Tagua as destiny and ask to unboard at Güitorá reservation.

24/7 access. Local guidance required. You have to ask for permission to the community before visit, the local guide can make this approach.

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Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2022-05-11 23:56
24/7 access. Local guidance requiredrequired. You have to ask for permission to the community before visit, the local guide can make this approach.
Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2022-05-11 23:55
24/7 access. Local guidance required
  • Other attractions

Whooley monkeys, Squirrel mokeys and other mammals are a extra surprise of the main trail. You can see caiman (alligators), piranhas and other fishes at the creeks. The simple coexistence with the Huitoto community, eating their food and sleeping in their houses is an interesting cultural experience. You can visit the Maloka at the night and share the mambe ancestral ritual where the community meets to talk about the past and plan its future. The incredible landscape offered by the Caqueta river is also a great attraction.

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Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2022-05-12 00:06
Whooley monkeys, Squirrel mokeys and other mammals are a extra surprise of the main trail. You can see caiman (alligators), piranhas and other fishes at the creeks. The simple coexistence with the Huitoto community, eating their food and sleeping in their houses is an interesting cultural experience. You can visit the Maloka at the night and share the mambe ancestral ritual where the community meets to talk about the past and plan its future. The incredible landscape offered by the Caqueta river is also a great attraction.

There is availability of accommodation, food and bathrooms with the local community. The local guide can help you about vegetarian food (bringing the right ingredients from Florencia). No hides or watchtowers ...yet.

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or near this site, including:
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Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2022-05-12 00:16
There is availability of accommodation, food and bathrooms with the local community. The local guide can help you about vegetarian food (bringing the right ingredients from Florencia). No hides or watchtowers ...yet.

The place has remained safe despite the historical conflict in Colombia. There is a continuous presence of the Colombian Navy in the region. Given the unpredictable weather, it is important to always carry a raincoat or umbrella. It is also recommended to carry a dry bag for equipment and snacks for trips in the jungle. The boat trips in public transportation services always ask you to use the provided lifesavers.

As usual in rainforest there are mosquitoes and other insects so it is recommended to use repellent,  wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, socks and high boots. It's possible to find snakes so it is better to stay on the trails.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Jorge Muñoz García on 2022-05-12 00:33
The place has remained safe despite the historical conflict in Colombia. There is a continuous presence of the Colombian Navy in the region. Given the unpredictable weather, it is important to always carry a raincoat or umbrella. It is also recommended to carry a dry bag for equipment and snacks for trips in the jungle. The boat trips in public transportation services always ask you to use the provided lifesavers. As usual in rainforest there are mosquitoes and other insects so it is recommended to use repellent,  wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, socks and high boots. It's possible to find snakes so it is better to stay on the trails.
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