Natural wonders, Adventure destinations and outdoors in Colombia
Colombia is a nature destination par excellence. Quite simply, it’s one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity on the planet! Colombia’s flora and fauna are quite simply exceptional, and can be discovered all over the country.
Its geographical location and topography make it one of the countries in the world with the greatest variety of landscapes: mountains, oceans, jungles and forests, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, deserts, canyons, and so on.
Adventure activities abound, and you can enjoy a wide range of mountain and jungle treks, rafting, paragliding, scuba diving and more.
Colombia is the number 1 birdwatching destination in the world! It’s the country where you can observe the greatest variety of birds on the planet. A paradise for birdwatchers.
Colombia Birdwatching travel guide: where to do birding in Colombia
Flamingos watching at Los Flamencos Wildlife Sanctuary
Deserts in Colombia
natural wonders and Adventure destinations
Despite its location on the edge of the equator, Colombia has several desert zones on its territory. Spectacular landscapes that contrast with the usual “green” of Colombia’s mountains and jungles.
Our Chicamocha Canyon travel guide: one of the natural wonders of Colombia
Guajira Desert in Colombia: what you need to know before you go
Macuira National Park travel guide: at the edge of the Guajira desert
Visit Cabo de la Vela travel guide: Best things to do in the Guajira Desert
Visit Tatacoa Desert travel guide: one of the natural wonder of Colombia
Visit Punta Gallinas travel guide: best things to do in the Guajira desert
Guajira desert 4-day Tour: our travel guide and feedback
Mountains in Colombia
natural wonders and Adventure in Colombia
Colombia is criss-crossed by the Andes and boasts the world’s highest coastal mountain range, the Sierra Nevada, near Santa Marta.
El Cocuy National Park travel guide: some of the most beautiful treks in Colombia
Visit the Laguna de Guatavita Travel Guide
Lost City Trek: our travel guide to the Ciudad Perdida
Paramo de Oceta travel guide: one of the best hikes in Colombia
Cocora Valley Travel Guide: hiking in one of the most beautiful landscape of Colombia
Seydukwa, the cultural experience with indigenous Arhuaca family of Sierra Nevada
Los Nevados National Park travel guide: best trekking in the coffee region
Chingaza National Park travel guide: hiking the Siecha Lagoons path
Visit Minca travel guide: things to do in the Sierra Nevada
Waterfalls and fresh water
natural wonders of Colombia
Colombia is one of the countries with the most freshwater resources in the world. Lakes, rivers, waterfalls and sinkholes, the possibilities are endless.
Visit Las Gachas and the village of Guadalupe travel guide
Visit Nueva Venecia travel guide: the stilt villages of Cienaga Grande
Visit Juan Curi travel guide: the most beautiful waterfall in Santander?
Scuba diving in Colombia
natural wonders and Adventure destinations
With access to two oceans (Atlantic and Pacific), Colombia is a world-class diving spot.
Scuba diving on the Pacific coast
The 7 best scuba diving spots in Colombia travel guide
Scuba diving in Santa Marta (Taganga)
Rafting and paragliding
natural wonders and Outdoors activites
Mountains are synonymous with torrents and rapids, ideal for rafting, but also for paragliding from the peaks to enjoy spectacular scenery.
Visit San Gil travel guide: best things to do in the outdoors activities capital
Rafting in Medellin: an opportunity to discover the forgotten region of eastern Antioquia
Paragliding in San Gil travel guide: flying above Chicamocha Canyon
Sea and ocean
natural wonders and Adventure destinations
On the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, Colombia offers a variety of wild or more touristy landscapes.
Visit Punta de los remedios travel guide: farniente en la Guajira
Visit Rincon del mar travel guide: best things to do and see
Playa Blanca on Baru Island travel guide (and why not to go!)
Whale-watching in Colombia travel guide: where to see humpback whales in the pacific coast
Top 9 best and most beautiful beaches in Colombia
What are the best beaches in Cartagena de indias ?
The most beautiful beaches in Tayrona National Park: the ultimate guide
Mucura and Tintipan Islands travel guide: the San Bernardo islands
Visit Arusi travel guide: a quiet Pacific village in the Nuqui region
Visit El Valle travel guide: first time in the Pacific coast of Choco (Bahia Solano)
Nature destinations
natural wonders of Colombia
The Guaviare and Casanare rivers are two exceptional destinations, and discovering them is a real adventure.
Visit Hato Berlin travel guide: Natural reserve in Casanare
Visit Hato Las Gaviotas travel guide: Natural reserve in Casanare
Visit San José del Guaviare travel guide: the gateway to Amazonia
Visit Casanare travel guide: wildlife Safari in the heart of the Llanos
Punta Brava travel guide: 3 days in paradise on the pacific coast of Choco
Visit Hato Los deseos travel guide: natural reserve in Casanare
Visit Minca travel guide: things to do in the Sierra Nevada
