About
Valeria is the chief logistics since Birding Experiences was founded, and she has been actively working on developing the visitor experience for the company. She is also a professional musician from the Technological University of Pereira.
She has been connected to the world of birds thanks to her experience for the last 10 years near the protected areas surrounding the Otún River, its social processes, and ecotourism, which has led her to understand, appreciate, and become increasingly interested in birds and their conservation. She has been actively involved as chief logistics and, together with Juan Manuel, is responsible for designing and ensuring that our visitors have a truly unforgettable experience.
"Juan is one of the best birding experts I’ve had the honour to bird with. His knowledge of birds and their distributions, in addition to his keen ear for bird calls, is amazing. He was totally focused on showing us some incredible species and, at the same time, ensured that we had an extremely comfortable tour through Colombia. He made sure that the logistics were well arranged and took care of us like family. Can’t wait to go birding with him again."
Shreeram M. V. de India
"We spent three days with Juan Manuel on our Colombia birding trip, and it was one of the best parts of our trip. Juan Manuel has a love for birds and natural history, and is fantastic at finding birds and making sure his clients get the shot. I highly recommend hiring Juan Manuel if you're visiting Colombia!"
Mike Melton
"During my numerous birdwatching and photography tours in Colombia, Juan Manuel Cardona has proven to be without a doubt the best guide I’ve ever had. His extensive knowledge, patience, and ability to tailor his approach to the individual needs of his guests are truly exceptional. His knowledge of bird calls is particularly impressive – it helps immensely to identify species quickly in dense forests. Additionally, he has excellent didactic skills, so you gain a remarkable introduction to Colombia’s bird diversity in a very short time. This makes the tours so engaging that you hardly want to stop exploring. I can wholeheartedly recommend Juan Manuel Cardona – for me, he is one of the best birding guides in Colombia. If interested, I’d be happy to share more personal recommendations or details. "
