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We have been travelling around Colombia to offer you first hand experiences of our destinations in our Nature Travel Blog.
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Where to Go for Spinning, Trolling and Fly Fishing in Colombia
Here you will find brief information about the main modalities of sport fishing and where you can practice them in Colombia. If you want to know more details about the…
Why Chiribiquete is called the Sistine Chapel of Colombia?
Serranía de Chiribiquete mountain range, and its surroundings, present a landscape in which strange forms rarely seen or even imagined stand out. Together with the enormous extensions of virgin forest,…
Ultimate Guide to Visit Guainía: Jungle, Rivers and Astounding Views
Two events have consolidated Guainía in the minds of travelers, the first, the signing of the peace agreement and the second, the launch of the Ciro Guerra’s film The Embrace…
Heliconias of Colombia: The Best Collections You Should Visit
Heliconias are plants of great ornamental beauty due to their colors, strange geometric shapes and their banana tree shape. The heliconias are known throughout the world as exotic tropical plants,…
Minca Ultimate Travel Guide, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Minca is a small town located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, 650 meters above sea level, and about 14 km from the center of the…
What Kind of Birder You Think You Are – Birding Colombia
Yes, we have been watching you. We want you to come and make a birding trip in Colombia, and that’s why we are interested in knowing what kind of bird…
Top Zoos, Aquariums and Bioparks in Colombia
Find here the top zoos of Colombia! In the past entries Can Zoos be Considered as Fair Ecotourism Destinations? and Zoos in Colombia and COVID-19 Crisis: Your Visit Can Help…
Zoos in Colombia and COVID-19 Crisis: Your Visit Can Help Them
Zoos in Colombia are very important, especially for animals that were victim of illegal trafficking. The colombian zoos function as sanctuaries and shelters, since animals they receive mainly arrive through…
Can Zoos be Considered as Fair Ecotourism Destinations?
Yes, I know, defending zoos or not is a thorny subject. And believe me, there is not a satisfactory conclusion for everybody. In the end it is up to you…
The Unique Wax Palm Forests Landscape Destinations in Colombia
Come to Colombia to meet the outstanding Wax Palm! As we mentioned in a past entry, the Wax Palm, Ceroxylon quindiuense (Karsten) Wendl, is an endangered endemic species of Colombia….
The Wax Palm and Why it is a Must to See When Visiting Colombia
According to the World Biodiversity Ranking, Colombia ranks third in the number of palm species (Arecaceae Family). The Andean region presents the richest flora of the palms in the country,…
Next Travel Ideas? Visit the Biosphere Reserves of Colombia
Did you know that Colombia has as many as 5 biosphere reserves? Biosphere Reserves are terrestrial and marine ecosystems protected by the Countries and by the World Network of Biospheres,…
Ultimate Guide to the Best Birding Lodges in Colombia
In our entry Complete Guide to the Best Eco lodges in Colombia, we tell you about the best eco-lodges with specialized services in Colombia, focused on sustainable development through the…
The Top Post-Covid-19 Destinations for Conservation Lovers in Colombia
Colombia bets on four new post-Covid-19 nature tourism routes! MinComercio, Colombia Productiva, and the Natural Wealth Program of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), with the support of the UNWTO,…
Colombia has 20% of the Butterflies in the World: The Butterfly Kingdom.
Colombia is a butterfly paradise. Our country is second in the world in butterfly species, after Peru, with around 3400 species. Besides this, Colombia is the first country, above Peru…
19 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint During a Nature trip to Colombia
Global warming is an issue that should concern everybody on this planet. Therefore, reduce your carbon footprint. Sadly, what we love the most, which is to travel, generates a significant…
The Richest Country in Orchids in the World: Colombia
Did you know that Colombia is very rich in orchids? Not only it is very rich, but it is the richest country in the world in orchids with 274 genera,…
The Most Awesome Nature Destinations to Visit in Cartagena
Cartagena de Indias has more than 5 island complexes around it which provide more than 20 beaches to visit and enjoy. But let me tell you that Cartagena is not…
Top 7 Unmissable Birding Spots in Risaralda in the Coffee Triangle
Find here the top 7 unmissable birding spots in Risaralda, a department with more than 800 species of birds, almost the same quantity of bird species in all North America,…
#1 Llanos Experience near to Bogotá: The Llanero Dawn Route in Meta
Also called the Meta River Tourist Route, the Ruta del Amanecer Llanero, or Llanero Dawn Route, is one of the four special destinations the Meta department has to offer to…
#1 Birding Hotspot in Meta: Bosque Bavaria. Only 5 min. from Villavicencio!
The Bosque Bavaria in Villavicencio is one of the main hotspots for bird watching in Colombia and the first hotspot in the department of Meta. It is considered a place…
9.5% of the Birds of the World: Main Spots for Birdwatching in Caldas
Find here why birdwatching in Caldas is a must! The greatest biodiversity of Colombia is concentrated on the slopes of the north of the Andes, between 1000 and 2000 meters…
Piedemonte Llanero: Birdwatching, Wellness and Horseback Experiences
The piedmont plains (also known as Piedemonte llanero) is one of the most interesting regions to visit in Colombia. The Piedemonte llanero is a geographic strip that limits the Andean…
The Ultimate Llanos Orientales of Colombia Bucket List
Over the last few years, Los Llanos Orientales has become a top favorite nature destination in Colombia. Travelers have fallen hard for the incredible landscapes, the safari experiences, the culture, and…
