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Colombia: Cultural Landscape

10 months ago By The Editor

Colombia's cultural landscape is woven together by the vibrancy of its indigenous heritage, Spanish colonial influences, African traditions, and contemporary expressions. This South American nation stands out for its diverse cultural practices, spanning various arts, literature, music, cuisine, and festivals. The richness of the country's cultural heritage reflects the intricate interplay of historical legacies and modern innovations.

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Amacayacu National Natural Park (Colombia)

2 years ago By The Editor

Amacayacu National Natural Park is a national protected area of Colombia, situated along the Amazon River in the south of the country, in the Amazonas Department. It is the country's only protected area that conserves the flooded forests of the Amazon River.

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Bahía Portete - Kaurrele National Natural Park: A Coastal Eden at the Edge of Colombia

3 months ago By The Editor

Located on the La Guajira Peninsula, at the northernmost tip of Colombia, the Bahía Portete - Kaurrele National Natural Park boasts a stunning coastline. It sits between Cabo de la Vela and Punta Gallinas and is known as the northernmost National Park in South America. This sanctuary is where the Caribbean Sea meets the arid La Guajira Desert, creating a unique and beautiful natural landscape.

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Caño Cristales: Serranía de la Macarena National Natural Park (Colombia)

3 years ago By The Editor

Caño Cristales is a river in Colombia's Serranía de la Macarena, known for the striking colors that occur in its waters. Serranía de la Macarena National Natural Park, one of Colombia's best-protected, is at the confluence point of the Orinoco Basin, Guiana Shield, Amazon Rainforest, and Andean ecosystems.

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Chicamocha Canyon: Chicamocha Canyon National Park (Colombia)

2 years ago By The Editor

The Chicamocha Canyon, located within the Colombian Andes, is among the largest in the world. Chicamocha National Park, also known as Panachi, is a major tourist attraction due to is spectacular landscape and the variety of outdoor activities that it offers.

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Chingaza National Natural Park (Colombia)

2 years ago By The Editor

Chingaza National Natural Park is in the Cordillera Occidental of the Colombian Andes. Situated within the Orinoco River basin, it contains numerous natural glacial lakes and is an important source of drinking water.

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Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta Biosphere Reserve: Isla de Salamanca National Natural Park (Colombia)

5 years ago By The Editor

The Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta Biosphere Reserve is located in northern Colombia and contains one of the largest coastal wetlands in Latin America. It comprises Isla de Salamanca National Natural Park as well as the Flora and Fauna Sanctuary of the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta.

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Cinturón Andino Biosphere Reserve and Protected Areas (Colombia)

5 years ago By The Editor

The Cinturón Andino Biosphere Reserve is located at the Macizo Colombiano in the Andes of southern Colombia. It comprises three National Parks: the Cueva de los Guácharos National Park, the Puracé National Park, and the Nevado del Huila National Park.

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El Tuparro National Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve (Colombia)

5 years ago By The Editor

El Tuparro National Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve is located in the eastern plains of Colombia, a flat area bounded by four major rivers. The landscape undulates with a series of small valleys and streams. A few areas are permanently flooded during parts of the year.

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Exploring Colombia's Andean Wonders: The Cocora Valley and Los Nevados National Natural Park

3 weeks ago By The Editor

Nestled within the rugged terrain of the Colombian Andes lies the Cocora Valley, a picturesque landscape where the iconic Quindío wax palms sway gracefully amidst verdant hillsides. Surrounding this natural wonderland lies Los Nevados National Natural Park, a captivating expanse of biodiversity and geological marvels that is a testament to the dynamic forces that have shaped the region.

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Island of Gorgona: Gorgona Natural National Park (Colombia)

3 years ago By The Editor

Situated off the Colombian Pacific coast, the island of Gorgona once hosted a notorious prison. Today, it is a National Natural Park of Colombia, designated to preserve its endemic species, the richly varied tropical forest wildlife, and the offshore coral reefs.

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