When you think of traveling in Colombia, highlights like Tayrona, Salento and Medellín quickly come to mind. But actually Colombia is known for something few tourists see: páramo. Indeed, the most beautiful páramo in the …
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Hiking in Colombia | Day trip from Bogotá to Chingaza: Lagunas de Buitrago
by SabineEast of Bogotá you will find one of Colombia’s most famous national parks: Chingaza. A natural wonder where you can enjoy páramo at its most beautiful. This extraordinary high-altitude ecosystem (above 3,200 meters) is a …
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Hiking in Colombia | To glacial lakes in Chingaza National Park: Lagunas de Siecha
by SabineOne Sunday we get in the car and drive a familiar route. Only now we turn left at the “Lagunas de Siecha” sign. Suddenly there is little left of the fine dirt road. For five …
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Hiking in Colombia | Trekking to glacier Santa Isabel in Los Nevados
by SabineIt seems like we are on a roller coaster. Just a little more intense. The car drives on a muddy road full of rocks and potholes. For about 2 hours we are shaken up. My …
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Looking for black bears and FARC ruins in Parque Natural Vista Hermosa
by SabineAfter a piece of Dutch cheese, we get into the car on our way to our next destination. Cheese farm HolaAndes behind us we drive further and further into the mountains. We were already very …
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Day trip Popayán: enter a world of frailejones and hike at high altitude through spectacular páramo
by SabinePopayán is a fantastic city where you can easily spend a few days. However, if you have the time, it is more than worthwhile to explore the department of Cauca. Consider a visit to Indian …
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Close to the clouds in Parque Ecológico Pionono in Sopó, Colombia
by SabineAbout 35 kilometers north of Bogotá, is a wonderfully beautiful nature reserve called Pionono. Not only does this natural park offer impressive vistas, but you will also find the extraordinary páramo. For that reason alone, …