Santuario Del Picaflor

Still Partially Open - and Worth the Trip from Arica

OK the Sanctuario del Picaflor (from now on: Hummingbird Sanctuary) in Azapa Valley (about 20-25 minutes drive from downtown Arica) is OPEN...BUT only along the main (dirt) road. There is no admission...

Something different

We went just before lunch at the end of February. Only saw a couple of hummingbirds in nests - we were a bit out of season. No mosquitos. The place is operated by people who obviously love the animals...

A place to relax and enjoy

A bit hard to find but once you are there, you will enjoy this peaceful setting and of course lots of hummingbirds. A small restaurant as well to. Plan in for a few quiet hours and just relax.

Santuario del Picaflor, Arica

Excellent place to visit - the name of the place is a little ambiguous - these are wild, in some cases migratory hummingbirds, that are attracted here by the garden. You are guided through the garden ...

Yes, there are hummingbirds but bring mosquito repellant!

The sanctuary is a lovely place with lots of gorgeous plants and birds. I was advised to either go in the morning or the evening as this was supposedly when the hummingbirds were most active. I arrive...