A magical route across Colombia’s three mountain ranges to photograph the true jewelers of the forest.
Colombia is the land of hummingbirds. Here, these dazzling and delicate creatures glide through misty forests, high-altitude páramos, coffee plantations, and Andean jungles like flashes of living light. On this journey, you’ll explore the best bird photography locations across the Andes, carefully chosen for their ideal conditions to capture hummingbirds in all their splendor.
From specialized feeders to wild flowers at high elevations, this experience is designed for photographers who want to freeze wings mid-flight, catch impossible colors, and discover the most fascinating species of the hummingbird kingdom.
You’ll have the chance to photograph up to 74 different species, including legendary ones like the Buffy Helmetcrest, the Sword-billed Hummingbird, and the Velvet-purple Coronet. We’ve even categorized them by difficulty—50 easy, 12 medium, and 12 challenging—so you can set your goals and chase your dream shots.
As always, you’ll be guided by Niky & Mauro, who will help you find the best angles, the right light, and those fleeting moments that transform a photo into a story. Each location has been chosen for its magic, each lodge for its warmth, and each cup of coffee for its unforgettable aroma.
This is not just a tour. It’s a pilgrimage to the heart of color and flight.
Want to see all the hummingbirds you could photograph?
Scroll through the full list of 74 species, with links to detailed info and their difficulty level. This is your personal quest—how many will you capture?