Las Tángaras ProAves Reserve was created to protect the habitat of two endemic bird species: the Gold-ringed Tanager (Bangsia aureocincta) and the Black-and-gold Tanager (Bangsia melanochlamys).
Location
Las Tángaras ProAves Reserve is located in the municipality of Carmen de Atrato, in the Chocó department.
How to get there?
Public Transportation:
Take a bus from the Surandina company at Medellín’s South Terminal heading to the municipality of Carmen de Atrato, Chocó.
Once at the “El Siete” stop, take a private transport service to the reserve facilities, approximately a 15-minute ride.
*It is not necessary to go all the way to Carmen de Atrato.
Private Transportation:
Any vehicle is suitable for reaching the nature reserve.
Approximate travel time: 5 hours.
Note: From the reserve’s cabin to the trails, there is an 8-kilometer distance. Visitors should book transportation in advance or have their own.
Route: Medellín – Caldas – Amagá – Bolombolo – Ciudad Bolívar – “El Siete” stop – ProAves Reserve Las Tángaras (“El Ocho” stop).