I SAVE THE HARPY EAGLE, Tourism, Community and Conservation – COLOMBIA TOURISM AWARDS 2022
“Manakin Nature Tours, won the Colombia Tourism Award 2022 in the category Tourism that leaves a Legacy, with the project I SAVE THE HARPY EAGLE, Tourism, Community and Conservation” What legacy will we leave as visitors to our emerging destinations? This
YO SALVO AL ÁGUILA HARPÍA, Turismo, Comunidad y Conservación – Premios de Turismo Colombia 2022
“Manakin Nature Tours, ganó el Premio de Turismo Colombia 2022 en la categoría Turismo que deja un Legado, con el proyecto YO SALVO AL ÁGUILA HARPÍA, Turismo, Comunidad y Conservación” ¿Qué legado dejaremos como visitantes, a nuestros destinos emergentes? Esta es
Palafitic Towns of Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta – Colombia Birding and Resilience, History, Culture and a beautiful way of life
By Luis Urueña Recently I met the clearest example of resilience that I have seen in my entire life, and definitely one of the most impressive places that I visit someday. I was invited by Marcela Franco, a great friend with whom
Pueblos Palafíticos de la Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta Birding y Resiliencia, Historia, Cultura y un bellísimo modo de vivir
By Luis Urueña Recientemente conocí el ejemplo de resiliencia más claro que he visto en toda mi vida, y en definitiva uno de los lugares más impactantes que visite algún día. Fui invitado por Marcela Franco, una gran amiga con la que
Santa Marta Sabrewing – hummingbird unexpectedly rediscovered in Colombia
An experienced local birdwatcher in Colombia rediscovered the Santa Marta Sabrewing Campylopterus phainopeplus, a relatively large hummingbird only found in the country’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains. It’s only the second time the species has had a documented sighting since it
We’ve made HARPY EAGLE RESERVE thanks to your support
The year 2022 began with a great discovery, a Harpy Eagle's nest. On December 30, 2021 we received the news of the discovery of a Harpy Eagle's nest in Colombia at a completely vulnerable location. During the first weeks of
World Biodiversity Day – A natural paradise in Colombia
Colombia is a natural paradise, one of the countries with more richness in terms of fauna and flora in the world. It is one of the most recognized for its beauty and everything related with biodiversity and nature. HOW MANY RECORDED
Birding and Conservation – Helping to Save the Harpy Eagle in Colombia
Our second scouting trip started on late April, our main aim was to help in monitoring the nesting site but also check other potential places after talking with some local members along the research area. Once in the town we
World Wildlife Day – Manakin Nature Tours Conservation Program
Wild animals and wild plants, in addition to their intrinsic value, contribute to ecological, genetic, social, economic, scientific, educational, cultural, recreational and aesthetic aspects of human well-being and sustainable development. World Wildlife Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate the beauty
HELP US SAVE the Harpy Eagle in Colombia – The largest raptor in the Americas
The largest raptor in the Americas and one of the world’s largest eagle species, it can measure as long as 3.5 feet and weigh up to 20 pounds. A predatory bird with huge feet and talons used for hunting monkeys,