Bellavista is recognized as one of Ecuador’s Important Bird Areas (IBA’s). It is located within the Chocó Biogeographic Region. This area extends from Panama to the Ecuadorian Province of Manabí; this bio-region is considered one of the world’s hot spots of biodiversity due to its high levels of endemic species. Once in Bellavista, the hummingbirds take our full attention. Large numbers hover constantly around the feeders, and it is easy to identify over 10 species at very close range. The lodge offers an excellent network of trails, over 8 km in length, ranging from easy to genuine adventure.

Some of the target species here are the very rare and threatened Tanager Finch, the gorgeous endemics Toucan Barbet and the spectacular Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan.
The reserve is a perfect host for other colorful subtropical species like tanagers: Grass-green, Blue and Black, Beryl-spangled, Blue-capped, Fawn- breasted, Golden, Flame-faced and Blue-winged Mountain Tanagers occur frequently in the reserve. 
After  a delicious lunch at the reserve we’ll continue to explore the land of the hummingbirds. We’ll continue to Alambi cloud forest reserve where you’ll see new species of hummingbirds at close range and enjoy the uniqueness of the cloud forest diversity.
An early pick-up can be arranged  if you want to experience the best bird activity and light.