Munchique National Natural Park
Facts and practical information
The Munchique National Natural Park is a national park located in the Cauca Department in the Cordillera Occidental range in the Andean Region of Colombia. There are 30 streams and rivers, and 40 waterfalls in the area. The diversity of thermal levels makes the park a paradise for birds, especially hummingbirds. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Spectacled bear
The spectacled bear, also known as the Andean bear, is the only surviving member of the short-faced bear family and resides in South America. Unfortunately, due to habitat loss, it is now classified as Vulnerable. Despite being the largest land carnivore on the...
Mammals
Jaguar
The jaguar is a large cat native to the Americas and the only member of the Panthera genus found in this region. These majestic creatures can be found from the southwestern United States through Central and South America, thriving in tropical and subtropical forests.
Mammals
Puma, Mountain Lion, Cougar
The cougar, also known by names like puma, mountain lion, red tiger, and catamount, is a remarkable big cat native to the Americas. Scientifically known as Puma concolor, this majestic animal roams from the Canadian Yukon all the way down to the southern Andes in South...
Mammals
Ocelot
The ocelot is a small wild cat that inhabits the southwestern United States, Mexico, and parts of Central and South America. It is easily recognizable by its striking coat, adorned with solid black spots and streaks, as well as its round ears and white neck...
Mammals
Long-wattled umbrellabird
The Long-wattled Umbrellabird is a captivating and rare species belonging to the Cotinga family. These birds inhabit the humid and wet premontane and cloud forests of southwestern Colombia and western Ecuador. One of the most striking features of this bird is the...
Birds
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