A Guide to Your Next Trip to the Coffee Region

Healing Birds: A Field Trip for Children and Adults 

A visit to the Santa Rosa de Cabal Hot Springs has always been synonymous with relaxation, water, nature, and well-being. But it also holds another treasure that transforms both body and mind: the opportunity to go birdwatching in one of Colombia’s most biodiverse regions. Colombia is recognized as the country with the greatest diversity of birds in the world, with more than 1,900 species. 

Risaralda is home to about 50% of the country's total bird population, and in Santa Rosa de Cabal alone, according to the eBird platform, more than 226 species, many of which are unique to the region.

This stunning setting not only offers extraordinary scenery, but also an activity with well-documented benefits for young and old alike: birdwatching.

Benefits for adults: calmness, focus, and emotional well-being

Birdwatching isn't just a nice thing to do—it's an activity that genuinely improves mental health.
A study published in the journal *Bioscience* showed that birdwatching significantly reduces levels of anxiety and depression.

The simple act of pausing, breathing, and taking in the movement and colors of the forest has a restorative effect on the mind.

In addition, research published in the *Journal of Environmental Psychology* indicates that listening to birdsong increases the ability to concentrate, improves memory, and helps restore focus lost due to routine, stress, or overexposure to screens.

Walking through the forest to observe them, even at a leisurely pace, also counts as moderate, mindful exercise—ideal for those seeking well-being without intense exertion.

Benefits for Children: Learning, Cognitive Development, and Connection to Nature

For children, birdwatching is a life-changing experience.
Identifying colors, sounds, and behaviors strengthens memory, attention, and cognitive skills such as spatial intelligence. The activity also promotes essential values: patience, observation, curiosity, and environmental awareness.

Following instructions during the tours, walking along nature trails, and learning to respect the environment turn the experience into an educational setting full of positive stimuli. 

For them, birdwatching is a way to learn through play, connect with nature, and develop a sensitivity that lasts a lifetime.

Enjoy an experience that's good for you

Birdwatching at Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal isn't just a tourist activity—it's an invitation to enjoy a moment of calm, learning, and a genuine connection with nature.

Whether you're looking to improve your mental health, stimulate children's development, or simply enjoy a unique experience, this is the perfect plan for families, couples, solo travelers, and anyone else seeking an authentic experience of natural well-being in the Coffee Region.

The birds are here, waiting for you.
Would you like to get to know them?