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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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Responsible Travelers and Nature Reserves in Colombia
Coffee and Birding Top 5 Destinations in Colombia
Birding around the main cities of Colombia: Know the Best Spots
Did you know birds can be saved by the coffee you drink?
Simple Guide to the Best Sport Fishing in Colombia
Sport fishing in Colombia is an activity that is gaining more popularity among locals and tourists. Also known as recreational fishing, it consists of fishing for pleasure or competition. The…
Complete Guide to the Best Eco lodges in Colombia
The best eco-lodges in Colombia are listed in this guide. When thinking of an eco-lodge in Colombia, or anywhere else, the idea of a place in the middle of nature is not…
Best Things to Know Before Visiting Los Nevados National Natural Park
If you are traveling to Colombia and like the combination of nature + adventure, Los Nevados National Natural Park is your ideal destination. The park is of great ecosystemic value since it protects 3 of the glaciers left in the country, which reach…
Top 5 Tips Before Traveling to Cabo de la Vela, La Guajira, Colombia
An off-the-beaten-track destination that has slightly become a must-visit in the Colombia travelers’ lists – this is Cabo de la Vela. Cabo de la Vela is a small coastal village in…
What to do at El Cocuy National Natural Park in Colombia
Precious glaciers, snow-capped peaks and paramo ecosystems are some of the jewels to find at El Cocuy National Natural Park in northeastern Colombia. Mountain climbers and nature lovers will love paying a…
What you should consider when you visit Chingaza National Natural Park
All travelers staying in Bogota should devote a day or two to visit “the great source of water” – Chingaza National Park. This huge park offers the most stunning views just a…
Discover the Chicamocha Canyon, the Largest Canyon in Colombia
The Chicamocha Canyon, is perhaps the best known and one of the largest canyons in Colombia, with 227 kilometers. Unique species grow there, such as the Chestnut Bellied Hummingbird (Amazilia castaneiventris), the…
Remote Birding Hotspot in Putumayo: La Isla Escondida, Colombia
For me, La Isla Escondida Reserve ranks in the top 5 of any sites I’ve ever birded in the Neotropics! After my first 6 months traveling through parts of Colombia and the Brazilian Amazon in…
#1 Birding Destination in Cesar: Cerro Pintado and Perijá Mountain Range
The Perijá mountain range is located in the north of Colombia and is a territory of great biological importance for the country and humanity due to its unique characteristics and…
Ecotourism at Otún Quimbaya Flora and Fauna Sanctuary
Just 50 minutes outside Pereira lies the well-known, famed for its many rare and sought-after species, Otún Quimbaya Flora and Fauna Sanctuary. Clearly, this Sanctuary should be put on the birding map…
Visit the Mana Dulce Reserve, 50 years Conserving a Humid Enclave in the Tropical Dry Forest
The Tropical dry forest represents 22% of the forests in South America. In Colombia, the tropical dry forest was originally distributed in the regions of the Caribbean plain and the…
#1 Colombia Mid-Magdalena Valley Birding Hotspot: Rio Claro Reserve
The Mid-Magdalena Valley is a biogeographical area of very high interest. Not only does it mark a species limit border for mainly Central American species, but it is also itself…
The Specific Glossary for Birders: The Birding Lingo
Birders and ornithologists have an interest in describing things as accurately as possible. Whether it be giving directions to find a bird, or describe it, in order to get somebody’s help identifying…
Brief Overview about Bird Photography for Beginners
This blog entry does not address the ambitious and advanced bird photographer, nor the complex technical aspects of the topic. It’s a more basic, personal approach from a birder, who likes…
Best Time to Visit Tayrona Park to Avoid Crowds and Bad Weather
Tayrona is one of the most important, and probably the most famous, National Natural Park in Colombia. Most tourists coming to Colombia pay a visit to this park that boasts spectacular beaches apt for adventure…
5 Things you Should Know Before Visiting the Mavecure Hills in Colombia
All travelers visiting Colombia should visit the Mavecure Hills, a marvel of the Colombian Amazon region that remains unknown for many people. In this post, you will find all the information…
#1 Rafting and Natural Pools Destination in Colombia: The Güejar River
Many foreign travelers and even Colombians have no idea about the hidden treasure that the Canyon of the Guejar River is. Nestled in a remote zone of the Meta department, in the Colombian Llanos, the canyon formed by…
Ecotourism in Colombia: Birding, Whale Watching, Hiking and Safaris
Being a megadiverse country and having a system of protected natural areas has allowed Colombia to start ranking as a worldwide ecotourism destination. In fact, regarding destinations for ecotourism, Colombia has…
Exuberant Fauna and Flora to Discover During a Wildlife Tour in Colombia
As we have said so many times before, Colombia is the country with most bird species in the world. Well, this also applies to orchids! What we haven’t mentioned is…
When and Where to Go to See Humpback Whales in Colombia
The second half of the year is the best time to see whales in Colombia. Here you can witness an astonishing show sponsored by nature: the migration of humpback whales from cold…