Day Trips at Mashpi Amagusa
Engage your senses on a day trip to the magical Mashpi rainforest.
For Birdwatchers
- Reserve Entrance Fee
- Local Birding Guide
- Prime Birdwatching
- Access to Spotting Scope
- Photography Opportunities
- Interactive Learning Sessions
Details:
Local Birding Guide
Start your birdwatching day trip with an expert birding guide. While our guides speak Spanish, they will use English to identify birds.
Access to Prime Birdwatching
Enjoy access to prime birdwatching spots. These include our Moth Trap, the Hummingbird Garden, and several other feeding stations. These locations are carefully selected to see a wide variety of birds. Check out our eBird hotspot for current sightings.
View Distant Birds with Scope
We provide access to our scope, ensuring you don’t miss a single detail.
Photography Opportunities
While not photography intensive, this tour offers ample opportunities to photograph birds at different locations on our reserve.
Interactive Learning Sessions
In addition to field observation, the tour includes opportunities to learn more about our birds, their conservation status, and their ecological significance in the Choco-Andino Biosphere.
Home-cooked meals available in our family-run restaurant.
For Bird Photographers
- Reserve Entrance Fee
- Local Birding Guide
- Photograph Endemic Species
- Multiple Spots to Set Up
- Protection from the elements
- Opportunity for Multi-Flash
Details:
Local Birding Guide
Start your photography-focused day trip with an expert birding guide. While our guides speak Spanish, they will use English to identify birds.
Strategic Photography Stations
We’ve established photography stations at strategic locations throughout the reserve. These spots are chosen for lighting, background, and likelihood of seeing endemic birds.
Endemic Species Photography
The reserve offers the opportunity to photograph rare birds in their natural habitat. This day trip prioritizes capturing images of the birds you want to see.
Protection from the Elements
Understanding the challenges of rainforest photography, we’ve ensured that many of our photography spots are protected from the rain. This allows you to focus on your photography without the worry of sudden weather changes.
Opportunity for Multi-Flash Set-Up
For photographers wanting to use their own multi-flash set-up, we can arrange for you to do so with specific species. This service is available upon advanced notice and incurs an additional fee.
Home-cooked meals available in our family-run restaurant.
For Nature Lovers
- Reserve Entrance Fee
- Local Naturalist Guide
- Hummingbird Garden
- Introduction to Birdwatching
- Adventurous Hiking
- Interactive Learning Sessions
Details:
Local Naturalist Guide
Start your day trip with an expert, Spanish-speaking naturalist guide.
Hummingbird Garden
A highlight for most visitors, the hummingbird garden is a delightful experience for all ages.
Birdwatching at Specialized Stations
While this tour is not solely focused on birds, it provides ample opportunities to observe them in their native habitat.
Adventurous Waterfall Hike
For those who love the outdoors, we highly recommend our waterfall hike. With a steep elevation change on a well-maintained trail, this rainforest hike is a chance to experience the crytaline waters and the lush beauty of Mashpi-Amagusa.
Interactive Learning Sessions
In addition to field observation, the tour includes opportunities to learn more about bird and animals of the region, their conservation status, and the ecological importance of the Choco-Andino Biosphere.
Home-cooked meals available in our family-run restaurant.
Intrigued?
There is so much to do at Mashpi Amagusa that many of our guests choose to stay the night.
