FAUNAL is a small private nature reserve in the foothills of La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, in north Colombia. This area is a refuge for different animal and vegetal species, with several trails to walk and watch fauna and the right environment to relax and enjoy nature contact.
FAUNAL is surrounded by forest and all its habitants, We have documented the presence of more than 150 bird species inside the reserve including four endemics (unique to la Sierra). It’s common the presence of different amazing bird species like beautiful keel-billed toucans, crimson-crested woodpeckers and lots of tanagers and colorful hummingbirds. We also have reported the presence of several interesting mammals, such as Nine-banded armadillos, arboreal porcupines and howler monkeys. Our intention is to protect all this environmental richness in the best way possible while living and sharing this habitat with them.
The sierra nevada de santa marta is the biggest coast mountain system on the planet, with all the ecosystems present in colombia with the highest peaks of the country, is a refuge for all kind of living things and one of the most important places on earth to conserve birds and wildlife in general because it shelters some unique species mainly of birds and amphibians.
Faunal, Minca
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Description
Location and Contact
Location
• FAUNAL is located in the foothills of La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, 4 km from Minca town in the way to Pozo Azul, a natural swimming pool in Gaira river, and 300 meters from this beautiful scenery. This is 20 kms from Santa Marta city and the best ways to get here are these:
• Give us a call at 3204992250 or send us a message to faunaldelasierra@hotmail.com to let us know you’re coming (if you’re going to stay and come with baggage), and we’ll pick you up.
• From Santa Marta there are cars that take you to Minca. The place is Calle 11 Carrera 11 in the minca station in El Mercado (the market). These cars depart when there are 4 persons to take the trip.
• If you’re in Minca and want to know the reserve, just take a one hour walk from the town heading to Pozo Azul and you’ll find the signs on the way. Or take a motorbike from the town to the entrance of Pozo Azul trail, and then walk 1.4 Km, following the signs.
Facilities and Amenities
Quiet Rest
Solo Traveller
Bedsheets
Breakfast
Luggage Storage
Parking
Towels
Airport Pickup (25.00)
Bike Rental (5.00)
City Tours (20.00)
Dinner (4.00)
24 Hour Security
Book Collection/Exchange
Camping Allowed Onsite
Food/Restaurant
Jobs/Work Available
Kitchen
Laundry
Lounge Area
Outdoor Seating
Power Point/Sockets in Rooms
Credit Card Payments
Entirely Non-Smoking
Lockers in Rooms
Wheelchair Accessible
Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
Wi-Fi in Rooms
Pet-Friendly
Service Animals
Genders: Males & Females
Max. Age: All Ages
Min. Age with Parent (dorms): All Ages
Min. Age with Parent (private room): All Ages
Min. Age without Parent: All Ages
Checkout: Flexible
Curfew: No Curfew
Lockout: No
Maximum Stay: flexible
Minimum Stay: 1 night
Open Dates: All Year
Reception Hours: 24 Hours
Size: Small (less than 30 beds)
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