Unidos por el amor a los andes
Oswaldo Toro Valencia
Birdwatching Guide, Mountain Guide & Founder of Montes Andinos
Oswaldo Toro Valencia is a Colombian nature tourism professional, birdwatching guide, and mountain guide with over 10 years of experience leading expeditions across the Central and Western Andes of Colombia.
His passion for birds began at the age of nine, when a biologist visited the rural property where his father worked as a forest ranger. During that encounter, he observed his first unforgettable species—the Blue-necked Tanager (Tangara cyanicollis), a moment that marked the beginning of his lifelong connection with birds.
Since then, Oswaldo has dedicated his career to exploring and interpreting Colombia’s extraordinary bird diversity, guiding both national and international travelers—especially birdwatchers from the United States and the United Kingdom—through unique and meaningful experiences in nature.
In addition to his work as a birding guide, he is an experienced mountain guide and active climber, with a strong connection to high mountain environments in the Andes. This combination allows him to design and lead expeditions that integrate birdwatching with trekking and high-altitude experiences in a safe and professional way.
He is the founder of Montes Andinos, a nature travel company focused on birdwatching, trekking, and outdoor education. His work is driven by a deep commitment to conservation, local communities, and the creation of transformative experiences in the wild.
Beyond guiding, Oswaldo is also a musician who plays traditional wind instruments such as the Andean quena and enjoys singing. Music is an essential part of his connection with the Andes, often enriching the experience of being in nature through sound, culture, and storytelling.
As a certified professional guide with wilderness first aid training, Oswaldo ensures that every expedition is safe, well-organized, and deeply enriching.
Montes Andinos: Una Aventura Guiada con Pasión y Seguridad
Para nuestras expediciones de montaña y actividades de disfrute de la naturaleza, el montañismo en Montes Andinos es mucho más que explorar paisajes; es una experiencia donde cada detalle importa. Contamos con un equipo de trabajo comprometido que nos permite brindar seguridad, confianza y, sobre todo, amor a cada uno de los exploradores que nos acompañan en esta aventura.
Arrieros, cocineras, equipo logístico, guías y conductores forman parte de esta gran familia que trabaja unida para que cada experiencia sea inolvidable. En Montes Andinos, no solo entendemos el valor de la naturaleza, sino también la importancia de cada persona que hace posible que el montañismo se convierta en una oportunidad para vivir y aprender del entorno que nos rodea.
11 años creando experiencias memorables
Calidad Certificada
Certificado de calidad turística CO Colombia
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Relación directa con las comunidades
Tours para Grupos
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