Laguna de Sonso Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia.
The reserve encompasses 2,045 hectares of wetlands, marshes, and lagoons along the east bank of the Cauca River at 935 meters elevation.
Established in 1978, this protected area preserves the last substantial natural wetland remnant in the Cauca River Valley of western Colombia.
Local communities participate in conservation initiatives through sustainable practices, including guided tours and educational programs at the Buitre de Ciénaga Environmental Education Center.
The reserve lies 65 kilometers north of Santiago de Cali, accessible via the Buga-Mediacanoa road with a left turn before the Cauca River crossing.
The wetlands host 186 bird species, including the region's only remaining population of horned screamers, plus 39 plant species and five endemic fish species.
Inception: 1978
GPS coordinates: 3.87000,-76.03694
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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