Highlights
- Private hummingbird sanctuary just 20 minutes from Cusco
- Spot 30+ recorded bird species including 6+ hummingbirds
- Look for the Giant Hummingbird, Sparkling Violetear, and Tyrian Metaltail
- Learn about pollination, seed dispersal, and reforestation
- Enjoy a guided walk through the Andean forest with a conservation team
Description
Step into a private hummingbird sanctuary hidden in the Andean forest, just 20 minutes from Cusco. Pachacútec Bosque Andino is an active ecological reserve in San Jerónimo where more than 30 bird species have been recorded, including six hummingbirds you can watch inches from native nectar flowers.
Dedicated observation areas bring you eye-level with the Giant Hummingbird — the world's largest — alongside the Sparkling Violetear, Black-tailed Trainbearer, Green-tailed Trainbearer, Tyrian Metaltail and White-bellied Woodstar. Keep your binoculars ready for the Blue-and-yellow Tanager, Golden-billed Saltator, Black-throated Flowerpiercer, Chiguanco Thrush, Andean Flicker and the elusive Peruvian Pygmy-Owl.
Your guide, part of the sanctuary's conservation team, walks you through native Queuña, Molle and Sauco trees, explaining how pollination, seed dispersal and reforestation keep this fragile Andean forest alive. More than a birding stop, this is a living laboratory for ecological restoration — a quiet, focused morning in one of Cusco's most biodiverse pockets.
Includes
Guided tour by the sanctuary's conservation team
Bilingual guiding in Spanish and English
Access to private hummingbird sanctuary
Birdwatching session
Conservation talk
Round Trip Transfer from Cusco Center
Excludes
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Important Information
- Difficulty: Moderate — walking on forest trails at Andean altitude
Available daily, 9:00–16:00
Best hummingbird activity is typically early morning
Weather in the Andean forest changes quickly — dress in layers
Good For:
Birdwatchers and wildlife photographers
Nature and biodiversity enthusiasts
Eco-conscious travelers
Couples and small groups
Families with older children
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
