National Aviary of Colombia & Playa Blanca: 170 bird species
See 170 species of birds in one morning, then swim in crystal water
This 8-hour shared tour takes you through the National Aviary of Colombia to observe 170 bird species in environments that mimic their natural habitats, then drives you to Playa Blanca on Barú Island for a typical lunch and beach time. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and the price covers transport, entry tickets, a bottle of water per person, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Aviary and Playa Blanca
- Observe bird species at Aviary
- Enjoy typical lunch at Playa Blanca
- National Aviary of Colombia Entry included 2h
- Baru Island Entry included 4h
What’s included
- Air-conditioned vehicle with pickup.
- entry tickets to the National Aviary of Colombia.
- professional guide in English or Spanish.
- one bottle of water per person.
Times
- Monday to Friday 07:00 08:00
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The experience
The tour runs eight hours from pickup. You'll spend the morning at the National Aviary of Colombia watching 170 species (about 1,700 individual birds in total) displayed in habitats designed to match where they come from. Colombia holds more bird species than any other country on earth, and the aviary collects birds from across Colombia and Latin America, including some threatened species you won't see in the wild. A professional guide in English or Spanish walks you through the collection and explains what you're looking at.
After the aviary closes out, the vehicle takes you to Playa Blanca on Barú Island, where the sand is white and the water runs clear. You'll eat a typical Colombian lunch there, the kind of meal locals eat, and have time to swim or walk the beach before heading back. The whole day is arranged: the guide, the entry tickets, the transport between sites, and even the water bottle are included, so you show up and the day unfolds without you organizing stops or timing.
Is this one for you?The shared vehicle means you don't need a car or a driver to reach the aviary and the beach: pickup is included, and the guide handles the route and the timing, so the day holds together without you planning it. Choose this if you're staying in the area without transport and want both the birds and the beach in one outing.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 15 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.
How many bird species will I actually see at the National Aviary of Colombia?
The National Aviary of Colombia houses 170 species of birds (roughly 1,700 individual birds total) including some threatened species found across Colombia and Latin America. They're displayed in habitats recreated to match their natural environments.
What happens after the aviary tour ends?
After you finish at the aviary, the vehicle drives you to Playa Blanca on Barú Island, where you eat a typical Colombian lunch and have time to swim or walk the white sand beach before the return trip.
Does the tour include lunch and drinks?
The tour includes a typical Colombian lunch at Playa Blanca and a bottle of water per person. Drinks beyond that are not included.
What's included in the price?
The price covers the air-conditioned vehicle and pickup, entry tickets to the National Aviary, a professional guide in English or Spanish, and one bottle of water per person.
Is this tour suitable if I'm pregnant or traveling with an infant?
Infants can join the tour and sit on an adult's lap. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers due to the length and activity level.
National Aviary of Colombia & Playa Blanca: 170 bird species
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