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.
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.
The city of Armenia is the capital of the Quindío department and part of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia.
Tayrona National Park (Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona) is one of the most beautiful natural areas in Colombia. It sits just outside of Santa Marta.
While in Mompox, we decided to take an ecological cruise down the Magdalena River to the Ciénaga de Pijiño, a large swamp.
The San Bernardo Islands (Islas de San Bernardo) are an archipelago in the Caribbean Sea in Colombia. They’re a popular tourist destination.