BOOK YOUR VISIT
Our observatory is available from Monday to Sunday from 05:00 to 19:00. The visit can be accompanied or it can be self-guided. Our entrance and parking lot are always open for those who want to visit us and support our project, so an entrance fee of $5 Adults - $2 Children must be paid, your help is directly for the feeding of the hummingbirds and for the maintenance of the place.
If you would like accompaniment for your visit to the observatory, please contact us in advance by WhatsApp at +593 99 350 7131.
If your visit to the observatory is self-guided, you must pay the entrance fee using our payment methods before you visit the spot and you must send a proof of payment to WhatsApp +593 99 350 7131 (we trust in your honesty).
(National)
BanEcuador
Fernando Aldaz
Saving Account
N. Account: 4005288944
ID: 1500946692
(International)
Edison Aldaz
fernandoaldaz_5@hotmail.com
*PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
-Frequently asked questions-
How much is the entrance fee?
Entrance fee is $5 per adult and $2 per child (No limit time)
What are the payment methods?
Accompanied visit: Payment in cash upon entering the observatory or proof of previous payment through the follow methods.
Self-guided visit:
(National)
BanEcuador
Fernando Aldaz
Savings Account
Account No.: 4005288944
ID: 1500946692
(International)
Edison Aldaz
When can I visit the hummingbird observatory?
You can visit the observatory from Monday to Sunday from 05h00 to 19h00.
Where are we located?
The observatory is located on the side of the Via Tena-Quito in the Chontas Sector of the Parish of Cosanga, Quijos Canton, Napo Province, on the eastern slope of Ecuador. Just 2h30 from the city of Quito, the capital of ECUADOR.
You can find us on Google Maps as "Chontas Birdwatching Spot (Observatorio de Colibríes Chontas)" and follow the route.
How do I get there?
If you are traveling by car from Quito, you must take the road to the city of Tena until you reach the parish of Cosanga. If you travel by interprovincial bus, you must take a bus from the Quitumbe Terminal to the parish of Cosanga. The agencies for these buses are located in the Amazon region area at the Quitumbe Terminal.
You can find us on Google Maps as "Chontas Birdwatching Spot (Observatorio de Colibríes Chontas)" and follow the route.
What should I bring?
To visit the hummingbird observatory, you must bring a raincoat, comfortable walking shoes, binoculars, camera and photographic equipment if available.
To hike the "Chontas Trail" it is necessary to wear rubber boots and a raincoat.
What is our temperature and altitude?
The observatory is located at 2000 meters above sea level in a very privileged area as it is surrounded by two national parks: Sumaco-Napo-Galeras and Antisana. It is the entrance to the Amazon, called the Cloud Forest.
What's the transport like?
If you are traveling by car from Quito, you must take the road to the city of Tena until you reach the parish of Cosanga. If you travel by interprovincial bus, you must take a bus from the Quitumbe Terminal to the parish of Cosanga. The agencies for these buses are located in the Amazon region area at the Quitumbe Terminal.
To return to your starting point, there are interprovincial buses that pass through the parish of Cosanga, which go directly to the City of Quito, Tena and Coca every hour approximately.
Is there a lodging and food service?
In the observatory area we do not have lodging and food service, but we work together with Cabañas Tamiaju to provide this service. Reach out to them www.cabanastamiaju.com
