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Fundación Loros
Grupo de visitantes recorriendo el sendero del cerro El Peligro guiados por personal del santuario, en plena selva del bosque seco tropical

La mejor experiencia de naturaleza cerca de Cartagena

La travesía hacia
la libertad

Cada año, miles de loros son incautados del tráfico ilegal en Colombia y necesitan una segunda oportunidad. Juntos podemos dársela: cuando vienes, te unes al trabajo real de devolverlos al bosque.

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Por qué existimos

Una fundación que no debería existir.

Si nadie arrancara a los loros de sus nidos para venderlos, no tendríamos razón de ser. Pero cada año, miles son incautados en Colombia y necesitan una segunda oportunidad. Existimos para dársela — empezó con un solo loro; hoy es una reserva de más de 500 hectáreas.

Tomas un rol activo. Todos los que vienen ayudan a devolverles la libertad a loros y guacamayas rescatados: llevan comida y agua, monitorean aves liberadas, siembran árboles y cuidan los nidos.

Impacto net-positive, por diseño. Cada visita deja la reserva —y el bosque seco tropical, el ecosistema más amenazado de Colombia— mejor de como estaba. Aspiramos a ser el referente mundial del turismo regenerativo.

Siempre nuestro propio equipo. Guías bilingües, nunca subcontratados, nunca más de cinco personas por guía: para que la calidad sea siempre la misma.

El impacto detrás de tu visita

Cifras reales del trabajo de la fundación

Cada experiencia que reservas financia este trabajo medible y verificable. Estas son las cifras del único centro especializado en psitácidos de Colombia.

  • 100+

    Aves liberadas y fieles al sitio

    Loros y guacamayas que volaron de regreso al bosque

  • 150+

    Aves en rehabilitación activa

    Rescatadas del tráfico ilegal y en proceso de reintegración

  • 500 ha

    Bosque seco tropical protegido

    Uno de los ecosistemas más amenazados del Caribe

  • 20.000+

    Árboles plantados en la reserva

    Vivero propio · especies nativas y frutales

  • 1.000+

    Loros incautados al año en Colombia

    La razón por la que la fundación existe

Lo que harás de verdad

El día de nuestro equipo, en 11 estaciones

La travesía hacia la libertad es la ruta de trabajo que nuestro equipo recorre cada día — rehabilitadores, cuidadores y guardabosques. Sus 11 estaciones son el trabajo, mano a mano, que devuelve a la libertad a loros y guacamayas rescatados. Cuando vienes, no lo observas: te sumas.

  1. Desayuno en el lago

  2. Cocina de frutas y semillas

  3. Alimentación de las aves

  4. Ejercicios de vuelo

  5. Sendero de los monos tití

  6. Vivero · selección de árboles

  7. Patrullaje de la reserva

  8. Punto de liberación

  9. Punto agroecológico

  10. Siembra de árboles

  11. Cierre del día

Ahora es tu turno de ayudar

Ocho formas de sumarte al trabajo

Cada experiencia es un recorrido distinto por las 11 estaciones — el mismo trabajo real, con su propio ritmo y enfoque. Elige la que va contigo.

Our commitment

Regenerative tourism

Pioneers in Colombia

Net positive impact — we leave every place better than we found it.

It's real, hands-on work: on every experience you become an active agent who restores ecosystems — returning rescued animals to the wild and bringing back the tropical dry forest, Colombia's most threatened ecosystem.

Tree planting. Every visitor plants a native tree that will shelter and feed the rehabilitated animals — so we leave the forest better than we found it.

It even pairs with citizen science — parrot-sighting contests and eBird checklists that turn your visit into real conservation data.

Voces de los que vinieron

Lo que se llevan a casa

Reseñas verificadas en Tripadvisor, GetYourGuide y Airbnb. Las dejamos en su idioma original — la mezcla es parte del retrato.

Glorious!

We have traveled the world and had numerous inspiring experiences. This is definitely one of our Top ten! Our driver Tony and our guide Corina were superb! When you arrive you are greeted with a delicious breakfast overlooking the property, watching the birds fly around you. The center is rehabilitating the birds to be released back into the wild and they graciously took us through the cages to see their process. Later we drove to the top of the property with a stunning view of the ocean and saw dozens of birds ready to be released and many already flying around. What a spectacle! This is well worth your time.
Harold F.· EE. UU./CanadáViator · 19 may 2026
  • This is one of THE best experiences I've ever had anywhere in the world! It goes far beyond being a mere ATV tour. You escape to the countryside about 90 minutes outside Cartagena — a completely different world from the walled city. You arrive at a nature reserve where they rescue, rehabilitate and “rewild” parrots and macaws (and in our case, we were lucky to see the release of a toucan). You meet the owner, Alejandro, a passionate conservationist, and his wonderful team. I canNOT recommend this experience enough! Book it!

    Olga· Estados Unidos

    GetYourGuide · jul 2025

  • DO IT! 10/10 recommend

    This was a blast! Seeing the macaws and parrots so up close was amazing, we also got to see monkeys close to us and, using binoculars, saw a tucán! Seeing them in their natural habitat is way better than a zoo, and knowing that the macaws we saw in aviaries would be released as soon as they were ready made the experience even better. I love the good they are doing here. I highly recommend adding this tour to your Cartagena trip — honestly my favorite part. Book it!

    Skyler D.· EE. UU./Canadá

    Tripadvisor · 3 may 2026

  • A soul-enriching journey into nature

    This was truly one of the best tours I have ever experienced. From the very beginning, the team demonstrated a highly professional and welcoming attitude. I especially appreciated the opportunity to be so close to nature and to hear the meaningful stories behind the rescued birds; it added depth and purpose to the tour. The most unforgettable part — real food for the soul — was riding a horse through the forest, up the hill, at sunset. I know I will remember it for the rest of my life.

    Ieva M.· Letonia

    Viator · 14 dic 2025

  • Escape

    Easy 1-hour comfortable transport from Cartagena with great information given en route. You visit a rehabilitation reserve and upon arrival are immediately immersed in birds. You take a UTV up and down the hills with great views of the countryside and the Cartagena skyline. Your guide is highly educated and will answer any question. You will be up close and personal with the birds in rehab. Felt like being out with a friend enjoying nature to the fullest. Highly recommend, especially if city life gets overwhelming. A breath of fresh air. Very memorable.

    Cyrus B.· EE. UU./Canadá

    Viator · 23 mar 2026

  • A MUST DO when visiting Cartagena

    This tour is located an hour outside Cartagena. There was a light drizzle and we were given the option to reschedule; we chose to go through with it — no regrets! Rain suits, boots and helmets were provided. The staff and tour guides were excellent throughout and made the tour worth every penny. From fruit cutting to bird feeding, four-wheeling, the views and sunset, to horseback riding and planting trees — definitely worth the experience. The place is a beauty!

    Dedra B.· EE. UU./Canadá

    Viator · 14 sep 2025

  • Soul-healing experience

    What an absolute amazing experience! We love that the foundation is owner-owned and operated. As animal lovers, we were very impressed with how he manages and rehabilitates the animals — you can tell the passion and love he has for what he does. The hands-on experience was rewarding and does something for the soul. It's unexplainable to see the macaws and parrots flying free overhead, the tití monkeys enjoying their jungle, and the horses and dogs living side by side.

    Katherine L.· EE. UU./Canadá

    29 dic 2025

  • Truly a sanctuary for rescued wildlife

    The work the sanctuary does to rescue and rehabilitate birds and monkeys is amazing. Their goal is to release them back to their natural habitat, if possible. We heard the horror stories of some of these beautiful animals; to see them interacting in this safe environment was heartwarming. I highly recommend this tour when you visit Cartagena.

    Deborah A.· EE. UU./Canadá

    22 oct 2025

  • A piece of paradise away from city life

    This experience was the highlight of our trip to Cartagena. The work the foundation does is incredible, with a true focus on conservation and wildlife. From preparing food, feeding the birds, seeing monkeys and tortoises, to horse riding and planting a chosen tree — we wouldn't recommend this more highly. A huge thanks to Roshan, Andrés and Paulina; the passion they have for their jobs is exemplary and their knowledge out of this world.

    Christina B.· Reino Unido

    21 sep 2025

  • We prepared food for the birds and learned about how the foundation was started and the mission that guides their work. We visited the soft-release locations for the macaws. A special moment was planting a tree as our offering to the foundation. This is a journey perfect for nature lovers and for those who enjoy adventures off the beaten path.

    Alex R.

    14 mar 2026

  • Must-do in Cartagena, Colombia!

    Just an hour outside of Cartagena, we discovered the magic of the Loros Foundation. Horseback riding carried us to the highest point of the 1,200-acre reserve, stopping by the macaw release site. One of the most meaningful moments? Planting my very own white cherry tree on the hillside. The Loros Foundation is doing incredible work in bird rehabilitation and reforestation, and I'm so grateful to have experienced it firsthand.

    Candice C.· EE. UU./Canadá

    30 ago 2025

  • Awesome

    The guides were all very knowledgeable and passionate about their conservation efforts. We learned so much about the foundation and the importance of preserving nature and saving the animals affected by deforestation and other issues. This is great for families and a great opportunity to learn.

    Catherine J.· EE. UU./Canadá

    28 ago 2025

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Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es un buen day trip desde Cartagena?+

Sí — es uno de los day trips de naturaleza más únicos cerca de Cartagena. La reserva queda a unos 35 km de la ciudad, e incluye recogida ida y vuelta desde tu hotel o Airbnb en Cartagena. Según la experiencia que elijas, es un plan de medio día o de día completo. Muchos viajeros nos dicen que fue el highlight de su viaje a Colombia.

¿Qué fauna voy a ver?+

Vas a conocer loros y guacamayas en rehabilitación, monos tití y las aves silvestres del bosque seco tropical — ideal para avistamiento de aves. Lo que se ve cambia según la temporada y la experiencia que elijas, porque son animales libres y silvestres en una reserva viva, no un zoológico.

¿Qué lo hace diferente de otras cosas para hacer en Cartagena?+

Es regenerativo, no un show. En vez de mirar desde afuera, tomas un rol activo en trabajo real de conservación — y dejas la reserva mejor de como la encontraste. Tu visita financia directamente la rehabilitación y liberación de fauna rescatada del tráfico.

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