Birding Abra Malaga One full Day

We depart daily at 5:00 a.m. from Cusco.

If you’re staying in the Sacred Valley—in places like Urubamba, Pisac, or Ollantaytambo—we can also arrange pickups from your hotel.

Abra Málaga is one of the most important birding destinations for Peruvian endemics.

This area protects less than 5% of the remaining Polylepis forest—a rare and fragile high-Andean habitat that attracts some of the country’s most sought-after species. Here, birders have the chance to see:

• Royal Cinclodes (Cinclodes aricomae) – Critically Endangered, found only in parts of Peru and Bolivia

• Creamy-crested Spinetail (Cranioleuca albicapilla) – Endemic to Peru

• White-tufted Sunbeam (Aglaeactis castelnaudi) – Endemic to Peru

• Rusty-fronted Canastero (Asthenes ottonis) – Endemic to Peru

• Stripe-headed Antpitta (Grallaria andicola) – Endemic to Peru

…and many other species typical of the high puna and Polylepis forests.

This is a relatively easy and short birding trip that fits perfectly into a single day.

We walk about 3.5 miles (5.5 km), with just 10% of the trail going uphill and the rest gently downhill. After the hike, we continue birding along the road toward Ollantaytambo in our private vehicle, making strategic stops to spot more species. From there, we head straight back to Cusco.

Included:

• Birding guide with telescope and field guides

• Meals: box lunch, mineral water, snacks, and fresh fruits

• Private car and Driver for transportation 

Not included:

• Soft drinks & tips

Abril, 2022

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