Amacayacu National Park - Far, far from civilization in the Amazon rainforest, a huge national park explorable via boat, full of strange monkey-infested islands and pink dolphins.
Catedral de Sal, Zipaquira - Located in Zipaquira, which is about 40 minutes by car from the capital Bogota, the Catedral de Sal is a church built underground in a former salt mine. Exquisite sculptures line the passages. They mark the Stations of the Cross and also depict other significant religious figures and symbols. Over the altar in the cavernous nave, a radiant cross rises.
Ciudad Perdida - A pre-Colombian city located in the Colombian jungle close to Santa Marta. Built between the eighth and the fourteenth century by the Tayrona Indians. Nowadays only stone circular shaped terraces covered by jungle remain.
Parque Nacional de los Nevados in Caldas
Cocuy National Park - Trek between high altitude lagunas and snow covered peaks.
Corales del Rosario - a scenic archipelago a short boat journey from Cartagena.
Isla Gorgona - This former prison island in the Pacific Ocean is now a nature reserve open for visitors. There is abundant wildlife like monkeys, snakes, whales and sea turtles. It offers excellent diving conditions.
Mompos - A UNESCO world heritage town on the Magdalena river.
Providencia - an idyllic, remote Caribbean Island found halfway towards Jamaica. With the Western hemisphere's second largest barrier reef, beautiful Providencia Island has been designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Guatape - Very pretty, small, lakeside town near Medellín offers a variety of outdoor activities, including climbing to the top of a massive rock with amazing views.
There are many groups and agencies offering eco-tourism and it is very usual to find trekking plans (locally named 'caminatas' or 'excursiones') on weekend; many groups (named 'caminantes') offers cheaper one day excursion, special trips (on long weekends or during periods of vacation time (January, Holy Week, July, August, October, December) to different places in the country.
Some recommended groups in Bogotá are: Viajar y Vivir, Fundación Sal Si Puedes, Caminantes del Retorno; there are many other. Patianchos in Medellín; Rastros in Bucaramanga. They usually offer guidance and transportation to the place; on long trips include lodging and other services. The recommendation is asking if the guide has the official certification.
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