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Columbia is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, and if you’re curious about what this beautiful country has to offer, you are in for a real treat. From its bustling city streets, snow-capped Andean mount peaks, and one of the many tropical rainforests there is to see, your experience is guaranteed to be unforgettable.
Starting with Bogota, here is what you should see on your trip to Colombia:
The Gold Museum
In the heart of Bogotá has a very special place, The Gold Museum with over 34,000 gold pieces, the largest collection in the world, all made up of pre-Hispanic gold work.
It is a very large part of the Columbian cultural identity and is a must see when visiting this south American beauty.
Discover complete collections of goldsmith pieces and pottery from the indigenous cultures of the pre-Columbian period, a heritage worth preserving. These dearly protected pieces, that reflect immense culture and history are wort visiting during your stay in Bogota.
Bogota’s Botanical Gardens
The José Celestino Mutis Jardn Botánico de Bogotá was named after a Spanish botanist, mathematician, and priest in 1955. The Botanical Garden, which spans more than 20 hectares, focuses on the Andean and páramo ecosystems. It is Columbia’s largest Botanical Garden, and it is used for both research and recreation.
Some noteworthy features of the garden include the rose garden, waterfall, Andean Forest, herb garden, indigenous settlement, exotic plant collection, and, of course, the Cattleya trianae orchid, Colombia’s national flower.
If you’re a plant enthusiast, this is the place for you since here you can appreciate the beauty of many plants from different climate, altitude, and region of the Columbia.
Los Soches Agropark
Los Soches Agropark, on the southeastern side of the Bogotá savannah, is one option for a rural outdoor experience while touring Bogotá.
It has a modern process implemented that improves agricultural and livestock practices developed over the years which promotes the region’s sustainability. The park contains a village with people going about their lives within. The park is treated and recognized as a symbol of sustainable urban and environmental tourism, and it is the ideal venue for a rural experience in the capital city.
The Agroparque Los Soches contains ecosystems such as the cloud forest, a tropical fantasy full of adventure that you and your family will certainly enjoy. You can go horseback riding, paragliding, even camping under clouds of trees, an undeniable experience in our books.
Eastern Hills
The Eastern Hills of Bogotá protect the city, shape Colombia’s eastern mountain range, and represent the country’s biodiverse wealth in the city.
Exploring the city’s Eastern Hills on horseback or on foot will allow you to discover a natural refuge of incomparable beauty: magical landscapes, diverse fauna, vegetation with abundant forests, and rustic trails, these are just the beginning of an adventure that will captivate you.
Columbia is not new to diverse, gorgeous landscapes, the country is adorned with them offering tourists curious admiration from all over the country. You can learn of the ancient folktales, myths and legends that scored these mountains in the past ages.
The mountain ranges itself has extraordinary viewpoints, some will say you almost connect spiritually to these terrains, it feeds your hopes and dreams by being so majestic.
