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San Jorge of Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary |
San Jorge of Tandayapa
Tandayapa falls within the Choco Endemic Bird Area (EBA) of northwest Ecuador. Tandayapa valley is considered a world top birding area
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San Jorge History Hosteria San Jorge & Botanical Reserve San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Reserve San Jorge de Cosanga -Yanayacu wildlife reserve San Jorge de Milpe Orchid & Bird Lodge
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San Jorge Tandayapa Hummingbird Sanctuary is located in the (Tandayapa Cloud Forest) lower valley of the famous Nono-Mindo Road. This location offers marvellous panoramic views, wild surroundings, tropical plants/flowers and exotic wildlife unique to the cloud forest. You can immerse yourself in tranquil and relaxed areas containing a bungalow deck with hammocks for relaxing at lunchtime, hummingbird feeders, spectacular views, and 40 species of orchids plus 360 bird species.
The brand new Tandayapa Lodge was built in December 2008, having a 24 person capacity, each room has a wonderful view with hot showers. We offer rooms for single persons, doubles and triples.
Accomodations include organic meals prepared with the BBQ, observatory decks, gorgeous private pristine forest trails and professional birding and naturalist bilingual guides, offering naturalist expeditions and birding trips for all ages. Tandayapa falls within the Choco Endemic Bird Area (EBA) of northwest Ecuador. You may spot up to 24 species of Hummingbirds, along with Tanager flocks including Grass-green Tanager, Blue-winged Mountain Tanager, Cineraous Harrier, and also Toucan Barbet and Crimson-rumped Toucanet; and possibly the Andean Cock of the Rock. Our world famous Nono-Mindo Road excursion is also included.
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San Jorge de Tandayapa Lodge and Hummingbird Sanctuary
Climate: Cloud Forest
Altitude: 5120 feet to. 5800 feet / . 1560- 1767 meters o.s.l.
N 00 00.614´ W 78 40.547´
Tandayapa is found in the Choco Endemic Bird Area (EBA) of northwest Ecuador. Here you will find lovely rivers and spectacular, panoramic 360 degree views of the lower Tandayapa Valley. You will also visit the Cock of the Rock Lek where you will have a chance to gaze upon the male congregation of the brilliant Andean Cock of the Rock.
| Common Birds to Look For: | Fairly Common Birds to Look For: |
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| Grass green Tanager, Blue winged Mountain Tanager, Andean Cock of the Rock, Beryl Spangled Tanager, Black capped Tanager, Golden naped Tanager, Blue gray Tanager, Swallow Tanager, Tropical Parula, Blue capped Tanager, Lemon rumped Tanager, Metallic green Tanager, Bananaquit, Golden Tanager, Silver throated Tanager, Plate billed Mountain Toucan, Black Phoebe, Smoke colored Pewee, Tropical Kingbird, Social Flycatcher, White capped Dipper, Roadside Hawk, House Wren, Southern rough winged Swallow, Blue and White swallow, Blue black Grassquit, Yellow bellied Seedeater, Blackburnian Warbler, Cinamon Becard, Ecuadorian Thrush and Great Thrush. . | Fawn breasted Tanager, Guira Tanager, Plumbeous Pigeon, Bat falcon, Plain breasted Hawk, White capped Dipper, Dusky Phia, Black and Green Fruiteater, Scaled Fruiteater, Chestnut capped Brush Finch, Golden headed Quetzal and Andean Guan. |
| Uncommon and Scarce: | Hummingbirds: |
| Tanager Finch, White winged Tanager, Black and Chestnut Eagle, Crested Eagle, Andean Solitaire, White throated Hawk, Giant Antpitta, Collared Forest Falcon | Violet-tailed Sylph, Brown Inca, Purple-bibbed Whitetip, Green-fronted Lancebill, Western Emerald, Purple-throated Woodstar, Amethyst Woodstar, Collared Inca, Wedge billed Hummingbird, Green Violtear, Andean Emerald, Sparkling Violtear, White tailed Hillstar, Gorgeted Sunangel, Booted Racket Tail, White bellied Woodstar, Buff tailed Coronet, Green crowned Woodnymph, Velvet purple Coronet, Speckled hummingbird and Tawny bellied Hermit. |
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The Blue Winged Mountain Tanager. |
Golden Naped Tanager. Birding San Jorge de Tandayapa |
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Toucan Barbet. The Magic Birding Circuit Tandayapa. |
Golden Headed Quetzal. Birdwatching Tandayapa Valley |
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Orchidaceae . Tandayapa naturalist tours. |
Orchideacea. San Jorge Tandayapa Lodge |
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BOTANICAL RESERVES
The Magic Birding, Cultural and Hiking Circuit
San Jorge Eco-lodge Quito:
Km 4 Vía antigua a Nono (Cont. calle Machala)
San Jorge de Tandayapa Eco-lodge:
Km 3,5 partidero antiguo a Tandayapa
San Jorge de Milpe Bird & Orchid Lodge:
Km 3,7 Camino a Milpe
San Jorge de Cosanga -Yanayacu Preserve:
Km3,6 Camino a las Caucheras.
Volunteer work & students contact form
Our Reserves in EcuadorSan Jorge Botanical Reserve Milpe Cosanga - Yanayacu Tandayapa
Ecuador birdwatching Tours Ecuador flora and fauna
Mail Address:
R. Almeida. N 42-191 e Hidalgo de Pinto
(Urb Quito Tennis ) Quito Ecuador
Fax - Phones:
(5932 ) 2 247 549 / 3 390 402 / 3 390413
Cell Phone 24 hours:
(00593) 9 7810094
Email: info@hosteriasanjorge.com
Our guests says
San Jorge de Tandayapa is fabulous, San Jorge de Milpe is Magical, San Jorge de Quito is lovely.
Birdwatching in the Magic Birding Circuit was EXCELLENT, very thought, many good news of many good birds.
Wonderful guidance by George, the owner. Food was great!, accomodations were delightful, very comfortable, in beautiful settings, with birds outside the windows
Can´t ask for more.
We could have used more free time in Quito , Tandayapa and in Milpe, but I wouldn´t have missed a thing.
Maybe Connecticut Audubon could schedule more time or maybe we could come back for a longer stay.
Nancy Finlay
Nancy_finlay@chs.org
Connecticut Audubon Society, USA
The Magic Birding Circuit , including San Jorge de Tandayapa, San Jorge de Milpe and San Jorge Ecolodge in Quito
was MAGICAL!!! Yes, totally BEAUTIFUL, friendly and full of excellent nature and birding.
In the birdwatching and hiking tours , George, the guide was EXCELLENT , sensitive, warm and very knowledgeable.
Transportation was good and comfortable. Food was delicious , native witch I enjoyed.
Lodging, hotel and services were all very good.
Everyone was very helpful and professional and always gracious!!
Thank you very much!!!
Mary Jean Sodlad
catmjs@yahoo.com
Benningtoin, VT USA