Among the forests of the Central Range of the Colombian Andes lies the home of the majestic Antioquian Warbler (Lipaugus weberi), an endemic bird of the country, critically endangered.
With the aim of protecting this species, ProAves created the Arrierito Antioqueño ProAves Reserve in 2006 for the conservation of this bird, which inhabits only small fragments of forest in this mountain range and has seen its habitat affected by gold mining and large-scale deforestation for pasture establishment.
The Arrierito Antioqueño ProAves Reserve is located in the village of El Retiro, municipality of Anorí, department of Antioquia, 148 kilometers from the city of Medellín.
Public transportation:
Take a bus from the COONORTE company to the municipality of Anorí at the Northern Transport Terminal in Medellín.
The Natural Reserve is located 18 km before reaching the municipal seat of Anorí, so you must get off before reaching the municipality. The entrance to Arrierito Antioqueño is located on the main road.
Estimated travel time: Approximately 4 hours.
Private transportation: Any vehicle is suitable for reaching the Natural Reserve.
Route: Medellín – Bello – Barbosa – Porce – El Retiro Village – Arrierito Antioqueño ProAves Reserve.
November, 2006
Anorí, Antioquia
18 °C
Subtropical, cloud forest
Bimodal climate
1,400 - 1,850 m.s.n.m