Pure nature, ancestral culture and unique landscapes: these are the parks that every traveler should know.
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Colombia is a country of contrasts that surprises locals and visitors. In a single territory, temperate, cold and hot climates coexist; mountains that touch the sky, deep jungles, deserts, fertile valleys and snow-capped peaks that seem straight out of a postcard. It is no coincidence that it is known as the country of beauty.
This natural diversity, one of the largest on the planet, is reflected in its National Natural Parksprotected territories that protect unique ecosystems, emblematic species and landscapes that leave you speechless. According to the official portal Colombia Travelthese are five national parks that capture the natural and cultural essence of the countryideal for adventurers, lovers of biodiversity and those looking for a real connection with nature.
Los Nevados National Natural Park: where water is born and the mountains rule
Located in the heart of the Coffee Region and more than 4,050 meters above sea levelthe Los Nevados National Natural Park is one of the highest and most imposing mountain refuges in Colombia.
Here they mix glaciers, moors and Andean forestsessential for the production of water and oxygen that supplies millions of people. In the upper part of the Otún River basin there is a system of wetlands with lagoons and peat bogs that play a key role in environmental conservation.
This park is a paradise for those who enjoy the hiking, mountain biking, observation of fauna and floraand even ice and rock climbing. Routes like the Nevado del Ruiz wave Otún Lagoon allow you to spot emblematic species such as the Andean condorhe spectacled bear and the unmistakable frailejón.
Gorgona National Natural Park: the living treasure of the Colombian Pacific
In the middle of the Colombian Pacific there is a true Eden of biodiversity: the Gorgona National Natural Parkmade up of the Gorgona and Gorgonilla islands. This territory is considered one of the most valuable sites in the country for scientific research and marine conservation.
Its ecosystems include tropical rainforest, coral reefs and an impressive variety of marine speciesin addition to being a key point for migratory birds. Not for nothing is it classified as one of the best diving destinations in the Pacific and the world.
Visitors can tour ecological trailsenjoy almost virgin beaches, see historical vestiges and practice snorkeling and scuba diving. Added to this is a unique cultural and gastronomic offer in Guapiwhere Afro-Colombian heritage adds flavor and rhythm to the experience.
Chingaza National Natural Park: the guardian of water and ancestral memory
Between Cundinamarca and Metathe Chingaza National Natural Park is a natural and spiritual sanctuary in the center of the country. Its mountains keep the memory of indigenous peoples such as the muiscas and guayupesand today they are consolidated as one of the main biodiversity refuges in the region.
Its ecosystems high Andean, sub-Andean and paramo forests They house a wealth of flora and fauna that can be seen through guided walks and authorized trails.
Gaps like Chingaza and Siechaconsidered sacred by indigenous communities, offer landscapes of silence and reflection, ideal for those seeking responsible and conscious nature tourism.
Sierra de la Macarena: the park where the river is painted in colors
Talking about the Sierra de la Macarena National Natural Park is talking about Crystal Spoutthe river that seems painted by a rainbow and that has become one of the natural symbols of Colombia before the world.
In this magical corner they coexist humid jungles, Amazonian savannahs, flooded forests and scrublandscreating a landscape as diverse as it is impressive. The park offers unique experiences through the hiking, river and waterfall toursand walks through terrain that seems from another planet.
Furthermore, it is a space to know and respect the indigenous cultures that inhabit the region, and to live nights under a starry sky that is difficult to forget.
Serranía de Chiribiquete: the sacred sanctuary that is protected from a distance
With more than 4 million hectares in the Amazon rainforest of Guaviare and Caquetáthe Serranía de Chiribiquete National Natural Park is one of the largest and most mysterious protected territories in the country.
This park, closed to the public for conservationis home to exceptional biodiversity and an invaluable cultural treasure: cave paintings more than 20,000 years oldtestimony of the ancestral human presence in the region.
Although it cannot be entered, travelers can explore nearby destinations such as Serranía de la Lindosathe Stone Cityhe Blue Hillthe Waterfall of Delightsthe Black Lagoon and several natural wells around San José del Guaviaresustainable options to connect with the magic that Chiribiquete radiates.
The National Natural Parks of Colombia are not only tourist destinations, but reserves of life, history and culture. Visiting them with respect is the best way to understand why Colombia continues to enchant the world with its natural wealth.
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