Bioparque Ukumarí is a huge nature complex just outside Pereira in Colombia’s Coffee Region. It houses all of the animals from the old Matecaña City Zoo in Pereira, which closed in mid-2015.
Santa Cruz and Savaneta are two districts making up the central part of Aruba. They feature some popular natural and historic attractions.
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.
Hobart is a friendly town in Northwest Indiana. It has a pleasant, small downtown worth checking out if you’re in the area. There are also some great family-friendly activities a short drive from downtown.
Chicamocha National Park (Parque Nacional del Chicamocha), also known as Panachi, is a theme park centered around the spectacular Chicamocha Canyon in the Santander department of Colombia.
The National Aviary (Aviario Nacional) is Colombia’s premier bird sanctuary. It features over 1,800 birds from 138 different species and is the largest aviary in the Americas. It’s the best place to see some of Colombia’s rarest birds in one place.
Not too far outside Pereira is a great park for both kids and adults. Parque Consotá is a huge recreational area with sports fields, several swimming pools, a spa, nature trails, fishing ponds, paddle boats, a small zoo, restaurants, and a hotel. We took Marisol’s 6 year old nephew, David, to enjoy the park for a day.
Cerrillos is a small village in New Mexico. It sits along the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, not too far from Santa Fe.