Cusco Endemic Bird at Balcón del Diablo
- 6:30 am to 9:30 am. / Minimun 02 people. Maximun 06 people.
Experience the magic of Cusco’s birds wonders on our exclusive Cusco birdwatching tour, just a brief 20-minute journey from the heart of the city. Delve into the enchanting world of Cusco’s endemic birds as we embark on an adventure to «El Balcon del Diablo» – a place steeped in both natural beauty and ancient mystique.
Nestled alongside the iconic Sacsaywaman archaeological site, this hidden gem promises an unforgettable encounter with four of Cusco’s endemic bird species. But there’s more to this locale than meets the eye. Once a sacred ground revered by the Inca civilization, it continues to echo with the spiritual energy of ancient ceremonies, where local shamans pay homage to Pachamama, the revered Mother Earth.
Renowned among Cusco’s birdwatching community for its accessibility and proximity to the city, this haven offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Cusco’s birds biodiversity in just a few short hours.
ITINERARY:
Our Cusco birdwatching tour will start by picking you up from your hotel at 6:30 am to go in a private vehicle to “El Bacon del Diablo”. This amazing place, special for watching Cusco birds, is located next to Sacsaywaman archeological site, like 20 minutes from Cusco City.
Upon arrival to Balcon del Diablo we are going to start the exploring in 2 kilometers around looking for the cusco birds and specially the Cusco endemic birds.
We will start in the Pollepys forest area. We will walk next to a inca´s water chanel and later we will descend like 300 meters to the little canyon area. In this place there are some crops plantation that attract some seedeaters depending on the season.
This place is visited for Cusco birdwatchers due to its easy access and the proximity to the city. So it is an amazing chance to enjoy the Cusco birds and Cusco endemic birds in a really short time.
Ending our Cusco birdwatching morning at 9:30 am aprox. We will bring you to your hotel for breakfast.
Cusco birds – Balcon del Diablo:
Chestnut-breasted Mountain- Finch (E), Creamy-creasted Spinetail (E), Bearded Mountaineer (E), Rusty-fronted Canastero (E) and White-tufted Sunbeam (E) as well as other interesting birds.
NOTES:
*If you are deeply interested to see more birds in the area, we can start earlier for the same rate.
*Depending on the season, it is possible that the tour can start at 6:00 am and finish at 9:00 am.
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Destination
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Departure Time
We will start the tour at 06:30 AM. -
Return Time
Approximately 09:30 AM. -
Included
Private TransportationProfessional Guide -
Not Included
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Cusco Birdwatching at Balcón del Diablo