The garden is recognized as a strategic site for the sighting of the endemic or near-endemic Gorgeted Woodstar (Chaetocercus helianthea).
The property utilizes over 30 individual sugar-water feeders to sustain the dense local hummingbird population.
It is situated on the transition zone between the Andean cloud forest and the warmer valley slopes of Cundinamarca.
The garden does not use chemical pesticides, ensuring a thriving insect population that complements the hummingbirds' nectar-based diet.
Jardín Encantado is a private ecological reserve in San Francisco, Cundinamarca, dedicated to the observation of wild hummingbirds in their natural habitat. The garden functions as a sanctuary where dozens of hummingbird feeders are maintained to attract over 20 different species of the bird, including the rare Gorgeted Woodstar. Visitors observe the birds from a stationary wooden deck equipped with seating, designed to minimize disturbance to the avian activity. The site operates within the cloud forest ecosystem at an elevation that supports high biodiversity. Because the garden is a residential property adapted for ecological tourism, it maintains a controlled, quiet environment for birdwatchers and photographers. The facility focuses on conservation education rather than being a traditional public park.
The main wooden terrace provides the most direct line of sight to the primary cluster of hummingbird feeders.
Bring a camera with a high shutter speed to capture the rapid wing movements of the birds.
Stay very still on the viewing deck to encourage hummingbirds to hover closer to your position.
Use neutral-colored clothing to avoid startling the birds.
Do not attempt to feed the birds with your own hands or bring food into the observation area.
Closed on Wednesdays.
Maintain silence, do not use flash photography, and avoid wearing strong perfumes that may interfere with the birds' scent-based nectar identification.
