As part of the celebration of the 30 years Corpoguajira, will be held on Wednesday, 11 September starting at 5:00 am, Montes de Oca Expedition, event that aims to engage in contemplation and passive recreation in the protected area. The activity will include representatives from government agencies, private enterprise and members of Node Ecotourism; who will have the opportunity to meet conservation targets of this beautiful Forest Reserve.

The expedition becomes a perfect opportunity for ecotourism. The event includes a forest trial with ten species of tropical dry forest, guided by professionals of the Corporation and a complete description of the processes and capabilities of the treatment plant that supplies water to the inhabitants of Maicao walks.

Additionally, participants will learn about the habitat required for the survival of wildlife populations and endemic or threatened species present in the area, as the green macaw, la loose, Partridge, the dove cardonera, inter.

The expedition has the support of the University of La Guajira, Cerrejón, Lenix and Comfaguajira Foundation.

The Forest Reserve Montes de Oca, comprises the northern end of the Serrania de Perija, on the international border with the Republic of Venezuela, in the jurisdiction of the municipalities of Maicao and Albania. It has approximately 200 plant species, 165 Bird, 63 mammalian and 45 herpetofauna (reptiles and amphibians). The protected area covers an area of 8.494 hectares and is one of the main providers of water in the region.

Expedition Itinerary Montes de Oca:

Date: September 11 the 2013

5:15- 5:30 a.m. Meeting point and departure, from the headquarters of Corpoguajira (Cra 7 No 12 – 25 – Riohacha).

7:00 – 7:45 a.m. Check Agricultural Institute Carraipía and Installation Expedition Montes de Oca. (BREAKFAST)

7:45- 7:50 a.m. WALK

7:50 – 8:15 a.m. Arrival at the weather station

8:15 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. WALK

8:35 – 9:00 a.m. Forest test 10 species of tropical dry forest.

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. WALK

10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Description of processes and processing capacities of the plant in the municipality of Maicao (SNACK).

11:15 – 11:30 P.m. WALK

11:30 – 11:50 Dam. Contemplation and passive recreation.

11:50- 12:20 p..m WALK

12:20 – 12:40 p.m. Terrazas Contemplation and passive recreation

12:40- 1:20 p.m. WALK BACK

1:20 -2:00 p.m. Treatment Plant (Lunch) 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Shuttle Parujano

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Shuttle bus to Los Remedios

3:00 – 5:00 Ecotourism Center p.m Remedies

5:00- 6:30 p.m. Return to Riohacha.