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![The isolated mountains of Santa Marta, Colombia and the Guajira Peninsula are just a few hours direct flight from Miami.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F01.jpg?)
The isolated mountains of Santa Marta, Colombia and the Guajira Peninsula are just a few hours direct flight from Miami.
![The region is well known in bird circle for its endemism...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F02.jpg?)
The region is well known in bird circle for its endemism…
![...and overall biodiversity...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F03.jpg?)
…and overall biodiversity…
![...but it's also beautiful and varied with...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F04.jpg?)
…but it’s also beautiful and varied with…
![...notably friendly people.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F05.jpg?)
…notably friendly people.
![We'll explore diverse habitats, from Caribbean coastal wetlands...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F06.jpg?)
We’ll explore diverse habitats, from Caribbean coastal wetlands…
![...arid scrublands of the Guajira Peninsula...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F07.jpg?)
…arid scrublands of the Guajira Peninsula…
![...the magical and relaxing beaches of the Tayrona National Park...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F08.jpg?)
…the magical and relaxing beaches of the Tayrona National Park…
![...to the cloud forests of the Santa Marta mountains.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F09.jpg?)
…to the cloud forests of the Santa Marta mountains.
![We'll use a comfortable bus most places...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F10.jpg?)
We’ll use a comfortable bus most places…
![...but to reach the highest part of the Sierra Nevada, we'll need 4x4 vehicles.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F11.jpg?)
…but to reach the highest part of the Sierra Nevada, we’ll need 4x4 vehicles.
![Our accommodations will include comfortable lodges...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F15.jpg?)
Our accommodations will include comfortable lodges…
![...most with hummingbirds feeders in the garden...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F13.jpg?)
…most with hummingbirds feeders in the garden…
![...and birding possibilities from your room.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F14.jpg?)
…and birding possibilities from your room.
![We expect to see a number of species with a very restricted ranges; for example White-whiskered Spinetail...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F16.jpg?)
We expect to see a number of species with a very restricted ranges; for example White-whiskered Spinetail…
![...and the splendid Vermilion Cardinal...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F17.jpg?)
…and the splendid Vermilion Cardinal…
![....and in the mountains, many endemics with names that begin with 'Santa Marta', like the S.M. Antpitta...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F18.jpg?)
….and in the mountains, many endemics with names that begin with ‘Santa Marta’, like the S.M. Antpitta…
![...the common and confident S.M. Brush-finch...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F19.jpg?)
…the common and confident S.M. Brush-finch…
![...and the still formally undescribed S.M. Screech-owl...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F20-2.jpg?)
…and the still formally undescribed S.M. Screech-owl…
![In addition to the endemics, there will be stunningly beautiful birds like Blue-naped Chlorophonia...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F21.jpg?)
In addition to the endemics, there will be stunningly beautiful birds like Blue-naped Chlorophonia…
![...superb mammals such as the fancy Cotton-top Tamarin...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F22-2.jpg?)
…superb mammals such as the fancy Cotton-top Tamarin…
![...and equally fancy insects, some sublime...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F23.jpg?)
…and equally fancy insects, some sublime…
![...and others simply formidable.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F25.jpg?)
…and others simply formidable.
![All in all this tour may be the perfect antidote to the late-winter blues.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F248%2F26.jpg?)
All in all this tour may be the perfect antidote to the late-winter blues.