Lodge
El Dorado ProAves Reserve Lodge
Run by Fundación ProAves / Conservation.co
About
ProAves' lodge on Cerro Kennedy in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, an hour above Minca by 4x4. It is the standard base for the Santa Marta endemics, with 22 endemic species protected on the reserve, and wildlife photography is listed among its activities. Rooms range from Kogui-style cabins to rooms with balconies.
Open months
Year round or not stated
Light on 15 November
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:39 | Night |
| 05:39 | 05:56 | Blue hour |
| 05:56 | 06:22 | Golden hour |
| 06:22 | 07:24 | Soft |
| 07:24 | 09:24 | Medium |
| 09:24 | 13:58 | Harsh |
| 13:58 | 15:58 | Medium |
| 15:58 | 17:00 | Soft |
| 17:00 | 17:26 | Golden hour |
| 17:26 | 17:43 | Blue hour |
| 17:43 | 24:00 | Night |
2.9 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.1 h | 4.3 h |
| Feb | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.1 h |
| Mar | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.8 h |
| Apr | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.1 h |
| May | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.1 h |
| Jun | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.1 h |
| Jul | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 6.1 h |
| Aug | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.1 h |
| Sep | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| Oct | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.6 h | 5.4 h |
| Nov | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.0 h | 4.6 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.3 h | 4.0 h |
The lodge
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
- Species nearby
- Santa Marta parakeet, Santa Marta sabrewing, Santa Marta bush tyrant, Santa Marta antpitta, Golden-winged warbler, Cerulean warbler and Harlequin toads
For photographers
- Hides on site: Unknown
- Photo vehicles: Unknown
- Power and charging: Unknown
- Internet: Unknown
What the price covers
- Meals: No
- Transfers: No
- Guiding or tuition: No
meals, guiding and transport extra
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Bogota time (with summer time where it applies).
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 06:23– | 17:22– | 11h 33m11 h 33 min | 58° |
| Feb | 06:20– | 17:35– | 11h 47m11 h 47 min | 66° |
| Mar | 06:07– | 17:39– | 12h 4m12 h 4 min | 77° |
| Apr | 05:49– | 17:39– | 12h 23m12 h 23 min | 89° |
| May | 05:37– | 17:42– | 12h 38m12 h 38 min | 82° |
| Jun | 05:37– | 17:50– | 12h 46m12 h 46 min | 78° |
| Jul | 05:45– | 17:54– | 12h 43m12 h 43 min | 80° |
| Aug | 05:50– | 17:47– | 12h 29m12 h 29 min | 87° |
| Sep | 05:49– | 17:29– | 12h 11m12 h 11 min | 82° |
| Oct | 05:49– | 17:10– | 11h 53m11 h 53 min | 70° |
| Nov | 05:56– | 17:00– | 11h 37m11 h 37 min | 60° |
| Dec | 06:11– | 17:05– | 11h 29m11 h 29 min | 56° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026