Salento Birdfair

Septiembre 12-14
2025

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2nd Version / September 12-14 / 2025
Salento BirdFair
Ancestral Essence:

Welcome to the second edition of the Salento BirdFair! Where nature, culture, and memory soar together.

We’re thrilled to welcome you to the second edition of the Salento BirdFair in the magical town of Salento, Colombia.

In the heart of Quindío, amidst páramos, mountains, and cloud forests, a unique gathering blooms: the Salento BirdFair 2025. Here, the wisdom of the land, the memory of its people, and the sacred flight of birds come together to guide us toward a more conscious and connected future.

Here, every dawn chorus tells ancient stories. Every trail is a path of learning. Every guide, a weaver of knowledge. Because we understand that birdwatching is not only a natural experience, but also an act of reverence—a connection to ancestry and a profound respect for life.

In this edition, we celebrate diversity in all its forms:
🕊️ Biodiversity as the sacred expression of the Earth
🌿 The living culture that weaves together generations and territories
🔥 The spirituality that honors and protects what sustains us

The Condoritos Club, our young Guardians of the Birds, lead with enthusiasm and commitment, reminding us that the future is already here—flying with clean wings and an awakened heart.

Come to listen, to learn, to share, and to celebrate.
At Salento BirdFair 2025, we recognize that ancestral wisdom is a map guiding us toward the future we wish to build.

Registration
Registrations open
Presale Discounts

You can now reserve your spot for the birdwatching outings and the talks at the Salento BirdFair 2025. Until July 30th, enjoy special early bird rates and get ready for a profound experience with biodiversity and the wisdom of the land.

In addition to the birding routes and talks, you’ll be able to take part in inspiring experiences such as the “Inmersive Concerts,” “Bird Illustration Workshop”, “Bird Photography Workshop” and “Ceramics Workshop”, spaces where art, science, and conservation intertwine.

Register today and be part of this celebration where every activity is an invitation to observe with intention, learn with the heart, and share the flight with others.

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Birdwatching at the Salento BirdFair
Routes

Embark on a journey through the living landscapes of Salento, where every trail reveals the richness of the páramos, misty forests, rivers that whisper stories, and even urban corners pulsing with wildlife.

Our birdwatching routes have been designed as paths of connection—between species, knowledge, and territories. On every outing, the birds lead the way with their songs, their flight, and their sacred presence.

Explore the biodiversity of Quindío, connect with the wisdom of the land, and let yourself be amazed by the beauty that lives in every wing.
Register and add your sight towards a transformative experience.

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this was the
Salento Birdfair 2024

The Salento Birdfair 2024 was an unforgettable celebration for bird and nature lovers. For several days, Salento came alive with birdwatching tours, inspiring talks, workshops, and a vibrant fair.

Endless thanks to every organization, reserve, and individual who believed in this dream! Your support made this unique experience possible. To all participants, thank you for your enthusiasm and passion for conservation. And, of course, eternal gratitude to nature for sharing its magic in every corner.

This first edition made its mark and established Salento as a must-visit destination for nature tourism. See you at the next one!

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Conservation

Birds have always been masters of balance: guardians of ecosystems, messengers between worlds, and spiritual symbols for many ancestral cultures. Their presence in myths, rituals, and traditional knowledge speaks of a deep relationship between Indigenous communities and the nature that surrounds them.

In this edition of the Salento BirdFair – Ancestral Essence, the academic component will be a space to explore that sacred connection from a contemporary and urgent perspective: conservation as an act of memory, respect, and continuity.
Through conferences and dialogues, we will delve into how Indigenous worldviews recognize birds as allies in the care of the land, how their songs live on in the music and oral traditions of the people, and how this traditional knowledge can strengthen today’s strategies for biodiversity protection.

This conversation is enriched by the enthusiasm of the Condoritos Club, young Guardians of the Birds who lead with commitment, tenderness, and action. Their participation shows that conservation is also inherited, nurtured, and lived from childhood, with clear sight and an awakened heart.

In this gathering, science walks alongside spirit, knowledge is heard through many voices, and the future is built with deep roots and open wings.

“ In rural Colombia, and in many parts of the world, coffee is essential to local culture and the livelihoods of farmers. For birds and other wildlife species, the places where coffee grows are equally essential.”

Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute

“ "Livestock for Birds: A Song for Sustainability" invites farmers to use birds and their needs as a navigational route when planning their farms.”

Audubon Americas

“ Audubon's Regenerative Agriculture Strategy aims to bring bird-friendly practices to 4.7 million hectares of productive land in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the goal of expanding habitat and connectivity across landscapes. ”

Audubon

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Team
Edna Patricia López París

Edna Patricia López París

CEO
Jorge López Rendón

Jorge López Rendón

Project Consultant
Camila Marín López

Camila Marín López

Consultora financiera y comercial
Jay Rodrigo Martín Tapiero

Jay Rodrigo Martín Tapiero

Special Events Coordinator
Jinneth Acosta

Jinneth Acosta

Creative Team Leader
Pedro Bernal

Pedro Bernal

Creative Team
Marthayo Montoya Caviedes

Marthayo Montoya Caviedes

Education and Conservation Leader
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