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Description
Buglas Nature Reserve lies in the foothills of the Andes and Amazon basin. Its quiet trails and well-placed hides offer great chances to observe iconic species such as the Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Spangled Coquette, White-crowned Manakin, White-chested Puffbird, Blu-fronted Lancebill, Pale-tailed Barbthroat, Blue-crowned Trogon and more. Excellent for photography and lifers!
Details
Access
Buglas Nature Reserve is 3h from Cuenca by car, or 8–9h from Quito via Macas or Riobamba–Sucúa–Limón. You can also take a short domestic flight from Quito to Cuenca, then drive to the lodge. Parking is available at the lodge. The trails are best explored on foot and start right at the lodge entrance.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
MountainousCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundRoute
Unpaved road , Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Buglas offers peaceful birding in the Andean-Amazon foothills. They provide accommodation with private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, local food, and English-speaking guidance. Bird hides and forest trails attract many Amazonian and Andean species.