Bird lovers and riding fanatics alike from around the globe flock to Hacienda El Triunfo: a captivating ecotourism experience in a class of its own.
This luscious nature reserve in Central Colombia is known for its unparalleled access to the region’s brilliant avifauna. Just 10 minutes from the historic town of Honda, El Triunfo opens its doors for researchers and birdwatchers alike to discover the rarity of more than 130 species of birds.
The reserve’s Tropical Dry Forest is also home to several endangered species and more than half of the ecosystem’s land mammals, providing visitors with an exclusive connection to wildlife made possible by a long legacy of conservation.
What we love about Hacienda El Triunfo
- 7,418 hectares of pristine and protected Dry Tropical Forest on the banks of the mighty Magdalena River.
- A diverse roster of Colombia’s most spectacular birdlife, including the Colombian chachalaca, Russet-throated puffbird, Apical flycatcher, White-eared conebill, the Velvet-fronted euphonia, amongst others.
- At Campamento Cural, researchers can sleep just steps from the reserve’s densest forests, ideal for round the clock birding.
- The more luxurious Posada las Trampas, El Triunfo’s top-rated partner boutique hotel in Honda, is just 10 minutes from the reserve.
- Their steadfast dedication to sustainable cattle ranching, ecological research, conservation, and ecotourism, all of which serve to protect the threatened ecosystem they call home.
- The opportunity to experience the biodiverse landscapes of the Hacienda by horseback with a local guide.
There’s plenty to explore within the majestic and thriving ecosystem at Hacienda El Triunfo.
If staying on the grounds, drop your bags at Campamento Cural, an old cowboy outpost that’s been adapted to lodge research expeditions. Greet your local guide and on-site cook before heading out to spot the reserve’s diverse terrestrial and avian creatures. For a more lavish stay, check-in at Posada Las Trampas in the charming and colorful town of Honda. Enjoy views of colonial cobblestone streets from your private balcony before heading over to El Triunfo — just a ten minute ride from the hotel.
Take a 3-6 hour guided horseback ride through the scenic mountains and lush valleys of the Hacienda, teeming with wildlife and vegetation. Go on a birding expedition and learn about El Triunfo’s many research and conservation projects, carried out in partnership with institutes from around the globe.
When to Travel
Hacienda El Triunfo is a year-round destination, although we would recommend avoiding a visit during Colombia’s rainy seasons (April – May & October – November). Look toward December and March and July and August for the driest weather.
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