Göreme is the main tourist center in Cappadocia, Turkey. It sits at the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Göreme Historical National Park (Göreme Tarihî Milli Parkı).
Üçhisar Castle (Üçhisar Kalesi) is a large rock castle in the town of Üçhisar in Cappadocia, Turkey. It sits within the boundaries of Göreme Historical National Park (Göreme Tarihî Milli Parkı) and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia.
Pigeon Valley (Güverçinlik Vadisi) connects the towns of Göreme and Üçhisar in Cappadocia. It sits within the boundaries of Göreme Historical National Park (Göreme Tarihî Milli Parkı) and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia.
Devrent Valley (Devrent Vadisi) is one of the popular stops within Göreme Historical National Park (Göreme Tarihî Milli Parkı) in Cappadocia. It’s included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia.
The infamous Nevado del Ruiz erupted on November 13, 1985. Landslides and avalanches caused by the eruption killed over 23,000 people and wiped out the village of Armero. Villages around the volcano, which is 5,321 meters high, remain on constant alert to this day.
Mount Gerizim is a mountain on the outskirts of the city of Nablus, Palestine. Its highlight is the Samaritan village of Kiryat Luza.
Qasr al-Yahud is the traditional site of the baptism of Jesus on the Jordan River. It’s located in Palestine southeast of Jericho.
While in Coveñas, we decided to take a day trip to the San Bernardo Islands (Islas de San Bernardo). These islands are part of the Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Park in Colombia. Tours leave from Tolú.
Chicamocha National Park (Parque Nacional del Chicamocha) is a large theme park in Colombia centered around the spectacular Chicamocha Canyon. It’s got lots of different attractions that are great for families, several good restaurants, and is good for a half or full day visit.
If you’re in Villa de Leyva and want to get into nature, I would consider visiting the Iguaque Flora and Fauna Sanctuary (Santuario de Flora y Fauna Iguaque). This national park features a difficult hike through the forest to a páramo containing the sacred Lake Iguaque (Laguna de Iguaque). There are plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife, but most people go to see the lake.