They can enter the reserve since it is publicly accessible because it is considered the property of the government of Quindio.
La Patasola Nature Reserve comprises an area of 150 hectares of plantations, which makes it the second reserve with the highest bird watching in Colombia, which is why it is considered of great international importance for bird conservation, the preservation of endangered species extinction, and the home of exotic Colombian flowers.
La Patasola is part of the buffer zone of the Los Nevados National Natural Park, which is why you will find different types of forests, waterfalls, and landscapes.
How to get to La Patasola Nature Reserve?
To get to the reserve from Salento, you must go to the village of La Boquía located 11 minutes from Salento on the road to the south. Once you cross the bridge over the Quindío river, you will find the path, you are guided because you will see restaurants, country inns, and camping areas. As soon as you cross the bridge, you must turn right and continue along that road until you find a "Y", there you must take the path to the left, which will take you right to the entrance of the reserve.
You can go to La Patasola Reserve by car, motorbike, bicycle, or on horseback, on the sidewalk, they rent them for group horseback riding. The route is in very good condition and near the reserve is the ranger's house where you can leave your means of transport. Remember that you can't camp in the reserve, so it's a plan to do it in one day.
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