Santa Rosa de Cabal is famous all over Colombia for two things – chorizo and hot springs. Both are worth the trip! Santa Rosa is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia.
The magical Cocora Valley is the home of Colombia’s national tree and symbol, the wax palm. This tall endangered palm dots the landscape of this extension to Los Nevados National Park, which is a popular day trip from nearby Salento.
Santa Cruz and Savaneta are two districts making up the central part of Aruba. They feature some popular natural and historic attractions.
Arikok National Park covers almost 20% of Aruba. It protects the original natural landscape of Aruba as well as important cultural and historical sites. The park was officially established in 2000.
San Nicolas is the southernmost region of Aruba as well as the island’s second largest city. It’s a great place to immerse yourself in local culture and enjoy some beautiful beaches.
Paradera is a district that makes up the north central section of Aruba east of Oranjestad. It’s known mostly for beautiful natural features.
Noord is the northernmost district of Aruba. It’s the tourist zone and where you’ll find the biggest resorts and some of the best restaurants. There are also lots of attractions in the area. I’ll list them here starting from the north and working my way south.
Hierapolis (Ἱεράπολις) is an ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage site atop the travertine terraces of Pamukkale in Turkey. The closest town is Pamukkale.
Dalyan is a small resort town in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. It’s a great place to base yourself for a relaxing holiday.
