Colombia, a wonderland of 37 National parks, 12 Flora and Fauna sanctuaries and 4 other natural reserve areas.

The most popular parks are Parque Nacional Corales del Rosario (1 hour away from Cartagena) and the Parque Nacional Amacayacu in the Colombian Amazon.

During 2008, Colombia was awarded best mountain destination in the world by The National Geographic Magazine.

Important national parks in Colombia

Parque Nacional Amacayacu

Located in the Colombian Amazon.

Accommodation – The Yewae visitor centre is able to accommodate up to 45 people in bunk beds or hammocks. Ask for the Aviatur’s Floating House-Boats, navigate and sleep over on the Amazon River.

Activities – Visits to indigenous communities, canoe trips, trekking, wildlife spotting, handicrafts shopping or take a canopy tour through the trees top

Parque Nacional Tayrona

Located nearby Santa Marta.

Accommodation – Ecohabs (cabins) for 2-4 people in Cañaveral or Arrecifes cabins for 6 people. There are camping sites in both locations.

Activities – Beach walking, hiking to ‘Pueblito’(A Coguis indigenous community), relaxing.

Parque Nacional Los Flamencos

Located in the department of La Guajira.

Accommodation – Los Mangles visitor center has 5 cabins as well as hammocks and camping available.

Activities – Bird watching in the estuary, especially the flamingos which give this special park its name, shopping for handicrafts and visits to the Wayúu community.

Parque Nacional Mc Bean Lagoon and Old Providence

(UNESCO Seaflower Biosphere Reserve)

Located north-east of Providencia Island, in the Caribbean Sea.

Activities – Snorkelling and scuba diving the coral reefs, sun & beach and cultural immersion.

Parque Nacional Corales del Rosario

Located south-east of Cartagena.

Accommodation – There are many Eco–hotels in Baru and the Rosario Islands to choose from such as the beautiful Hotel San Pedro de Majagua located on Isla Grande.

Activities – Snorkelling and scuba diving the coral reefs, sun & beach and flora and fauna sightseeing.

Malpelo Island (World heritage site)

Located in the Colombian Pacific, 330 km from the shore and to the west of Buenaventura port.

Activities – This island is exclusive for certified scuba-diving only and is one of the top dive sites in the world.

Parque Nacional Gorgona

Located 2 hours away from the municipality of Guapi.

Accommodation – Rooms 4-8 people.

Activities – Hike the island’s trails, cruise around the island in a motorboat, sun & beach, snorkelling and cultural immersion.

Parque Nacional Santuario de Iguaque

Located in the Boyaca Department 185 km from Bogota.

Accommodation – Furachiogua visitors center, can take up to 47 people with up to 6 people in each room.

Activities – Walking up to Furachiogua visitors center, historical sites and cultural history.

Parque Nacional El Cocuy

Located in the deparments of Boyaca, Casanare and Arauca.

Accommodation – Camping.

Activities – See spectacular alpine peaks, walking, trekking around lakes and valleys

Parque Nacional Los Nevados

Located near Manizales City.

Accommodation – El Cisne Visitor center, in bunk beds and camping sites.

Activities – See snowcapped Andean volcanoes and cloud forests.

Reserva Natural Purace

Located 1 hour away from the city of Popayan.

Activities – A colorful Mountain Park with waterfalls and hot springs.

For any additional information on the Colombia National Parks visit: http://parquesnacionales.gov.co

(Please note that only 12 of the parks provide accommodation and food, with the majority offering camping.)

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