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All you need to do is wake up early to enjoy a wonderful birdwatching tour<\/strong> at Huacarpay Lagoon, one of the most important wetlands in Cusco and southern Peru. Thanks to its biological richness and diversity, this natural haven was added to the Ramsar List in 2006.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A habitat for endemic birds<\/strong> and a temporary home for many migratory species<\/strong>, Huacarpay (3050 m a.s.l.) is one of the top birdwatching destinations<\/strong> in the Cusco region. If you\u2019re looking to connect with nature in a different way, join us for this early morning excursion<\/strong> that truly \u201ctakes flight\u201d at dawn.<\/p>\n\n\n

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We\u2019ll pick you up at your hotel in the Historic Centre of Cusco at 04:30 hours<\/strong>, so we can reach the lagoon before sunrise. It\u2019s essential to arrive early to take advantage of the birds\u2019 daytime activity<\/strong> and try to spot as many of the 108 registered species<\/strong> as possible in this mirror-like body of water, located in the district of Lucre (province of Quispicanchi).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walk, pause, observe\u2026 and always keep silent. Absolute silence<\/strong> is key so as not to scare away the bearded mountaineer hummingbird<\/strong> (Oreonympha nobilis<\/em>), the rusty-fronted canastero<\/strong> (Asthenes ottonis<\/em>), or the majestic giant hummingbird<\/strong> (Patagona gigas<\/em>), a species endemic<\/strong> to Peru and a favourite among birdwatchers<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the experience \u2014before heading back to Cusco<\/strong>\u2014 a local breakfast will be waiting for you. Take this opportunity to chat with your fellow bird lovers<\/strong> and reflect on the beauty of Huacarpay, a stunning natural observatory for Andean birdlife<\/strong>, just 30 km from the \u201cHistorical Capital of Peru\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n

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