Birding lodge
A birding lodge is a specialized accommodation located in prime wildlife areas, designed specifically for birdwatchers, offering comfortable lodging, expert local guides, and amenities like feeders and trails to help guests easily observe and photograph diverse bird species in their natural habitats
100+
bird species
presenter
Viseted by
Nigel Marven
years
reforestation
25+
Highlighted bird species
Steller's
Jay
Golden-browed
Warbler
Common
Chlorospingus
Brown
Creeper
White-eared
Hummingbird
Rivoli's
Hummingbird
Rufous-browed
Wren
Blushy-crested
Jay
White-breasted
Hawk
Rufous-crowned
Peppershrike
Collared
Forest-Falcon
Sparkling-tailed
Hummingbird
Blue-throated
Motmot
Rufous-collared
Thrush
Slate-throated
Redstart
Guatemalan
Pygmy Owl
Guatemalan
Flicker
Mexican
Violetear
Amethyst-throated
Hummingbird
Wilson's
Warbler
Yellow-throated
Brushfinch
Spot-crowned
Woodcreeper
Azure-crowned
Hummingbird
Garnet-throated
Hummingbird
Emerald
Toucanet
Flamed-colored
Tanager
Chestnut-capped
Brushfinch
Brown-backed
Solitaire
La Burbuja is a birding lodge where forest, silence, and habitat invite birds to arrive and stay. With over 150 species recorded, it is the most remarkable birdwatching destinations in Chalatenango.
Birding lodge sanctuary
As seen for Nigel Marvels wildlife TV presenter
Resident Birds
of La Burbuja
Photos taken by S.r Burbuja
The Story Behind
La Burbuja stands apart because of its slow and conscious transformation. Once affected by deforestation, the impacts of El Salvador’s civil war, and irresponsible human intervention, the land was understood as a space of possibility rather than scarcity. Over time, thousands of trees were planted, restoring the forest and creating a living refuge for life to return.
The Experience
La Burbuja offers an experience of deep calm, presence, and reconnection with nature. No rhythm is imposed; instead, the reserve invites observation, breathing, and stillness, allowing each visit to unfold at its own pace.
The forest is alive with birdsong, and the reserve has become a refuge for birdlife, making birdwatching a natural part of the experience. Trails and the birding lodge offer quiet spaces to observe without disturbance, while streams, open skies, and the surrounding forest encourage rest, introspection, and a deeper connection with the natural world.
