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Fabrice Schmitt
![During the flight to Bahia Solano on the Pacific coast, we will have an overview of the amazing pristine humid forests of the Choco ecoregion.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53210141490_d04a6ae5fc_b.jpg?)
During the flight to Bahia Solano on the Pacific coast, we will have an overview of the amazing pristine humid forests of the Choco ecoregion.
![The Choco Ecoregion being one of the richest biodiversity hotspots in the World.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53209938623_56e1603c6a_b.jpg?)
The Choco Ecoregion being one of the richest biodiversity hotspots in the World.
![The bird diversity is impressive and 60+ species are endemic to the Choco ecoregion like this Toucan Barbet...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53210015494_69a2f25e9c_b.jpg?)
The bird diversity is impressive and 60+ species are endemic to the Choco ecoregion like this Toucan Barbet…
![... this Velvet-purple Coronet (left) and Empress Brilliant...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53209947753_d00e27c664_b.jpg?)
… this Velvet-purple Coronet (left) and Empress Brilliant…
![... or this elegant Tanager Finch!](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53209951608_0158e5f129_b.jpg?)
… or this elegant Tanager Finch!
![To explore this fantastic area, we will use a small plane to fly to the coast...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53210020384_e46802f6d0_b.jpg?)
To explore this fantastic area, we will use a small plane to fly to the coast…
![... for sure we would love to travel onboard one of the colorful 'chiva' public buses, but they are too slow for us...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53208762562_af5abcf130_b.jpg?)
… for sure we would love to travel onboard one of the colorful ‘chiva’ public buses, but they are too slow for us…
![... so we will use a comfortable minibus for most of the trip...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53209922053_970eaf8e8b_b.jpg?)
… so we will use a comfortable minibus for most of the trip…
![... and several kinds of 4x4 jeeps to reach the most remote areas!](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53209949148_525b7dfce1_b.jpg?)
… and several kinds of 4x4 jeeps to reach the most remote areas!
![We will bird from the wild coastline at Utria NP...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53209968918_0d3f22df50_b.jpg?)
We will bird from the wild coastline at Utria NP…
![... where mangroves border pristine humid forest...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53210060059_9bfab79aea_b.jpg?)
… where mangroves border pristine humid forest…
![... to the highest part of the Las Tangaras reserve, to enjoy a view of the surrounding peaks.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53209655446_b0934bc171_b.jpg?)
… to the highest part of the Las Tangaras reserve, to enjoy a view of the surrounding peaks.
![We will enjoy the atmosphere and high diversity of some cloud forest...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53209653816_4883a22ef5_b.jpg?)
We will enjoy the atmosphere and high diversity of some cloud forest…
![... but also visit the beautiful Pacific coast ...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53210170290_4cb68f5905_b.jpg?)
… but also visit the beautiful Pacific coast …
![... and dry forest and agricultural fields in the Cauca valley.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53209973033_bbdd312914_b.jpg?)
… and dry forest and agricultural fields in the Cauca valley.
![The number of fantastic birds is endless on this tour, like the Crested Ant-Tanager often seen near Jardin...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53209638686_c549226f8e_b.jpg?)
The number of fantastic birds is endless on this tour, like the Crested Ant-Tanager often seen near Jardin…
![... the Spot-crowned Antvireo quite common at lower elevation...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53209687776_69520b189e_b.jpg?)
… the Spot-crowned Antvireo quite common at lower elevation…
![... the fancy Purplish-mantled Tanager, found in most of the flocks at Las Tangaras ...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53210010304_7710e8655c_b.jpg?)
… the fancy Purplish-mantled Tanager, found in most of the flocks at Las Tangaras …
![... or the rare Sapayoa, the only species in its family, at Bahia Solano.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53209638106_ec0db167c8_b.jpg?)
… or the rare Sapayoa, the only species in its family, at Bahia Solano.
![We will visit several feeding stations attracting plenty of colorful hummingbirds, here a Purple-throated Woodstar (left) and Violet-tailed Sylph (right)...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53209994704_5d5dcdb108_b.jpg?)
We will visit several feeding stations attracting plenty of colorful hummingbirds, here a Purple-throated Woodstar (left) and Violet-tailed Sylph (right)…
![... as well as an antpitta feeding station attracting Chestnut-naped Antpitta...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53209942953_b44819b661_b.jpg?)
… as well as an antpitta feeding station attracting Chestnut-naped Antpitta…
![... and an Andean Cock-of-the-rock lek offering stunning photographic opportunities!](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53209697501_a181201a00_b.jpg?)
… and an Andean Cock-of-the-rock lek offering stunning photographic opportunities!
![Obviously the amazing Choco diversity is not restricted to birds. The region is home to amazing reptiles, plants and insects like this glass-winged butterfly...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53210004538_3a6f8552c1_b.jpg?)
Obviously the amazing Choco diversity is not restricted to birds. The region is home to amazing reptiles, plants and insects like this glass-winged butterfly…
![... the stunning grasshopper Opaon varicolor ...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53210006798_7b65a57ec4_b.jpg?)
… the stunning grasshopper Opaon varicolor …
![... or this Condoto Stubfoot Toad, all inviting you to visit the Colombian Choco!](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53210208460_be2f52d228_b.jpg?)
… or this Condoto Stubfoot Toad, all inviting you to visit the Colombian Choco!
![On this tour, accommodations are mostly countryside hotels...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53213824137_40f1d0d8a8_b.jpg?)
On this tour, accommodations are mostly countryside hotels…
![...where you can relax in a beautiful landscape...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53213823692_181d98aebc_b.jpg?)
…where you can relax in a beautiful landscape…
![... we also use a lodge run by the Pro Aves NGO...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53214703506_ff37b93a50_b.jpg?)
… we also use a lodge run by the Pro Aves NGO…
![... where we enjoy excellent food and juice in front of the birdy feeders!](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F53215012728_7cef3704c0_b.jpg?)
… where we enjoy excellent food and juice in front of the birdy feeders!