Embalse y Bosque San Francisco – Refugio La Esmeralda

Located in the La Esmeralda village in the municipality of Chinchiná, 60 minutes from the city of Manizales, this property owned by CHEC has an altitude range from 850 m to 1,050 m altitude, it has around 40 hectares. of forest and is considered the last forest relic on the banks of the Cauca River reported in Caldas, it corresponds to a Tropical Semi-Dry Forest with high biodiversity and influence of the river and the reservoir, it has a bird census of 221 species, positioning it as a site of high ornithological interest. Route: Bird watching by road, on the shores of the lake (reservoir) and in forest patches. Difficulty: Medium, very hot climate 25-30° Transportation: Van (collective) Recommendations: Hydration, sunscreen, hat, comfortable boots for walking, powerful lenses for shooting in large areas.