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Nevado del Ruiz is one of numerous volcanoes in Los Nevados Natural National Park in the central Andes of Colombia. It is famed for its volcanic and glacial history, biodiversity and scenic beauty.

Thanks to its wide altitudinal range, the park is hugely biodiverse. More than 1,200 species of vascular plants have been recorded here, and a corresponding diversity of animals. Among the highland mammals for which the park is famed are spectacled bear, mountain tapir, northern pudu (the world's smallest deer), western mountain coati and pacarana.

Birds typical of the cloudforest here include red-hooded tanager, plushcap, bar-bellied woodpecker, undulated antpitta, black-collared jay, white-capped dipper and golden-fronted whitestart. In the paramo habitat above the treeline, the unique buffy helmetcrest hummingbird is found.

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Key info

  • Ideal for viewing: mountain tapir, western mountain coati, plushcap, undulated antpitta, buffy helmetcrest
  • Where: Central Colombian Andes, Colombia

Wildlife trips

This wildlife location is featured in the following itineraries:

Colombia Bird Photography

With over 1,900 species recorded, Colombia is the most bird-rich country on Earth. For some, the greatest joy to be had from birds is in recording their dazzling colours in photographs. With this in mind we have devised this ultimate photographic voyage in search of Colombia's spectacular birdlife. Find out more about Colombia Bird Photography

  • Price (inc. flights): 14 days from £5,795
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • A
    • S
    • O

Wild Colombia’s Mammals & Birds

Discover the wildlife of Colombia on this small group trip to some of the country's most spectacular reserves and national parks. Mammals we're likely to see include cotton-top tamarin, giant anteater and mountain tapir, with bird species including buffy helmetcrest, Santa Marta endemics and hummingbirds. Find out more about Wild Colombia’s Mammals & Birds

  • Price (inc. flights): 17 days from £6,995
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • F
    • M
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Hotel Termales del Ruiz

Hotel Termales del Ruiz is 34 miles from Manizales. A stay here includes breakfast in the restaurant, and an array of activities can be enjoyed, including hiking, birdwatching and mountain biking. The views are fantastic, and surrounding birdlife includes six endemics or near-endemics. Find Out More about Hotel Termales del Ruiz