Horseback Ride to Colombia's Only Macaw & Parrot Sanctuary
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Colombia's ONLY specialized macaw and parrot rehabilitation center — a working wildlife sanctuary where rescued birds prepare for release. Every visit funds the rehabilitation of 200+ birds currently in care. Ride on horseback to Cerro El Peligro — the active liberation site where rehabilitated macaws take their first free flight. You may see them flying overhead. No other tour in Colombia offers this. Encounter the White-headed Capuchin Tamarin (Saguinus oedipus) — critically endangered and endemic to the Colombian Caribbean coast, found nowhere else on Earth. Help prepare food for the birds, plant a native tree that will feed free-flying macaws for decades, and receive a Rewilding Certificate. Breakfast made with ingredients from 40 allied farming families who protect 500 acres of tropical dry forest from poachers — conservation and community working together.
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We offer pickup from your preferred location in Cartagena. Please let us know your exact pickup point when making your booking so we can arrange everything accordingly.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Reviews(11)
What an amazing experience! From the birds to the horses and our amazing guide Corina. This was by far the best part of my whole trip ❤️
We booked super last minute but Alejandro was communicative and worked with us. We were seamlessly picked up from our hotel and commuted an hour to the farms. Got to tour the aviary and feed the macaw fresh fruit from the farms. ATVd around the property and got to see a bunch of cotton top tamarins, cows, more birds along the way. The horse back ride to the top was about an hour, very chill, beautiful scenery. Ended with beautiful views, feeding macaw at the top and delicious snacks back at the farm base with their cute dogs. Definitely recommend!
English-speaking guide Cori, and horse-speaking guide Alberto, and UTV-speaking guide Carlos, provided our nature-seeking family with an exciting and informative visit to Alejandro's expansive rewilding ranch--an easy day trip
It was a real joy to guide your nature-loving family and share a glimpse of everything happening here at the reserve. Alberto, Carlos, and I truly had a great time showing you around — we’re all passionate about what we do, and it’s extra special when visitors like you connect with that. Thank you for being part of this journey back to the wild. We’d love to welcome you again someday! Warmly, Cori 🌿
Can't say enough great things about this experience. We reached out to Alejandro, the owner, at the very last minute to try and schedule a visit to the bird sanctuary and do one of the activities. He graciously made it happen, even though it was with no notice. We were met by him personally (he arranged a driver) and served some fruit while he gave us the basic rundown of the property. We started off with the exciting experience of feeding some of the birds (which our boys loves) and walking around a bit. Then we were led on a horseback ride around the property, giving us views of valleys and hills that were unimaginable in Cartagena proper. We transferred to ATVs and then continued the tour, before wrapping up with a heavy snack and returning to Cartagena. It was by far the highlight of our trip to Cartagena. Alejandro is a gracious host with deep pride in what his team has been able to create, and I'd recommend this strongly to anyone visiting Cartagena who wants to see a different side of the area.
Thank you so much for this thoughtful and generous review. Alejandro will be truly touched by your words — he and the team pour so much heart into creating meaningful experiences, and we’re glad it showed. It’s wonderful to know your family connected with the landscape, the animals, and the purpose behind it all. We’re grateful you trusted us with a last-minute adventure, and that it became such a special part of your trip. Thanks for being part of this mission — we’d love to welcome you again anytime.
It is a wonderful experience, we started by feeding birds and then going into the breathtaking mountains with a buggy and quad bike. Along the way you will encounter a lot of wild life, a lot of it you also continue with horses which is super fun and you plant your own tree. The people can tell you a lot and are super good for the animals. This trip is highly recommended!
Wat fijn om te horen dat deze ervaring zo’n sterke indruk op jullie heeft gemaakt! De dag beginnen met het voeren van vogels en daarna de bergen verkennen met buggy en quad is een prachtige manier om de reserve echt te beleven. De ontmoetingen met wilde dieren, het vervolg te paard en het planten van je eigen boom maken de ervaring extra bijzonder. Ons team zet zich met veel liefde in voor de dieren en deelt graag hun kennis, dus het is mooi om te weten dat dit zo werd gevoeld. Dank je wel voor het aanbevelen van deze trip—jullie bezoek helpt ons om de natuur en het wildlife hier te blijven beschermen.
It was the best experience, all crew was amazing and the horse riding was incredible, the views, the animals, everything was amazing.
We’re so happy this experience meant so much to you—thank you for your kind words! It’s wonderful to know the team and the connection with nature made your day so memorable. Thanks for being part of this mission and for helping protect the beauty that surrounds us. You’re always welcome back!
I went with my friends and we enjoyed every second of it in this place. It is definitely a perfect plan for an immersion in nature and life as such. Highly recommended!
¡Qué alegría saber que disfrutaron cada momento! Gracias por venir con esa energía y por ser parte de esta experiencia que conecta con la vida en su estado más puro. Su visita contribuye directamente a la conservación de especies y a la protección de este ecosistema único. ¡Gracias por ser parte de esta misión!
A totally unique experience, where you have a lot of contact with the fauna and flora of this wonderful foundation.
Gracias por compartir tu experiencia y por dejarte sorprender por la magia de este lugar. Nos alegra saber que sentiste esa conexión especial con la fauna y flora que protegemos con tanto compromiso. Cada visita como la tuya aporta al bienestar y la libertad de muchas especies. ¡Gracias por ser parte de esta causa regenerativa!
Excellent. The panorama is very nice and the horse riding is rejuvenating. Everyone you meet is very friendly and nice. Parrot rehabilitation work is unique in Colombia.
Gracias por tus palabras tan bonitas y por reconocer el trabajo que hacemos con tanto amor. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del paisaje, del paseo a caballo y del calor humano que se vive en cada rincón. Gracias por ser parte de esta labor única en Colombia, que busca devolverle la libertad a especies que lo merecen. ¡Siempre bienvenido a este lugar que también es tuyo!
Hello everyone! I am a Biology student at the University of Cartagena and I had the opportunity to visit the Loros Foundation. Honestly, it left an incredible impression on me. Although the facilities are simple, everything is super clean and tidy, which shows the love and care they have for animals and the environment. The foundation team is the best, very friendly and always willing to share their knowledge! I learned a lot about how they rehabilitate and release parrots, and that for me, as a future biologist, was super valuable. The horseback riding was a cool adventure, although you have to admit that going up and down the hills is a little hard, but it is totally worth it for the views and the experience. But the best of all was seeing the place where the parrots are released. Now that was impressive! Seeing those birds fly free in their natural habitat filled me with emotion and reminded me why I chose to study Biology. Totally recommended for everyone who loves nature and animals!
¡Hola Noelia! Muchas gracias por tu visita y por compartir tus impresiones. Nos alegra saber que la experiencia fue valiosa para ti como futura bióloga ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo en la Fundación Loros!
