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COLOMBIA
Its diversity, complexity and specificity make Colombia a country quite apart. Its surface area ranks Colombia in 4th place among the largest countries in South America. The country is bordered by both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The neighbouring countries are Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Venezuela. Colombia's geography is diverse, with plains and mountains of the Andes Cordillera. Its culture, fauna and flora invite you to come and explore it.
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Colombia is the second largest biodiverse country in the world, after Brazil, which is ten times larger, and one of the 17 "megadiverse" countries. It has the highest number of species per area in the world, including more bird species than all of Europe and North America combined.
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We have for you 3 different Routs and Itineraries, how to explore Colombia. In each of them you get high to the Andes Mountains and down to the Ocean (Atlantic or Pacific) and meanwhile between these areas you will see many other wonderful ecosystems of this diverse country.
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ITINERARIES
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GALLITO DE ROCA
PERLA DEL PACÍFICO
LOS LLANOS
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The aim of the expeditions is to get to the throughout different parts of Colombia by car. There are also many activities how to enjoy the local landscapes; such as PARAGLIDING, TRIPS while RIDING THE MULAS & HORSES, KAYAKING or RAFTING, transporting on the motor BOATS.
Connecting with the local people and getting know their unique culture and its customs and traditions such as dance, handicraft arts, spirituality & Beliefs, tasting local gastronomy and especially be surrounded by this unique fauna and flora.
Regions of Colombia
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Colombia is located near the equator, at the northern end of a continent that was formed over millions of years of seismic activity. Not too surprisingly, therefore, the country is characterized by diverse climates.
The coastal areas are warm and humid. The lowlands give way to immense tropical forests with heavy rainfall. The largest of these is in the Amazon basin in the south, and in the Chocó region near the border with Panama.
Inland are the Andes, sometimes called the Colombian Cordillera. The country is crossed by 3 main ranges south of Ecuador. These mountains are mostly dormant volcanoes, many of which are covered with snow all year round. Most of Colombia's major cities are located in the central mountainous highlands, including the capital Bogota, which is one of the most populated cities on the continent.
Northern Colombia is characterized by vast hot deserts. In the east, there are sprawling grasslands called Los Llanos that stretch for miles. So Colombia is made up of mountains, deserts, jungles, and grasslands... What else is there? Ah, let us not forget that the country is also home to very large rivers that flow into the Caribbean Sea, the Pacific Ocean, the Amazon Basin and the Orinoco Basin, making Colombia one of the richest water suppliers in the world.
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Colombia also has one of the most important ecosystems in the world called Páramo. At 2,640 meters above sea level, Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, is home to more than eight million people who depend on the surrounding mountains for their water supply. It is home to the páramos, an amazing landscape that is part of a natural environment that has protected Bogotá for centuries. This ecosystem is now under threat from mining, cattle ranching and large-scale agriculture and the lives of millions of people would be at risk if it were not preserved.
Ecological Diversity in Colombia
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If the geography of Colombia could be described in one word, we would probably say "diverse". The climate is characterized by alternating extremes of heat and cold, humidity and drought, and abundant vegetation. In fact, Colombia is officially considered a country of "mega diversity". Believe it or not, about 10% of all living species in the world are found in Colombia. This is astonishing, and explains why Colombia is the country with the world’s greatest biodiversity. Colombia's ecological diversity is the result of its many ecosystems, most of which have remained intact for a long period. In Colombia, you can find a wide variety of interesting animal species, such as caimans, jaguars, poison dart frogs, as well as rare species such as the Andean condor and the spectacled bear - the only species of bear native to South America.
The Map of Perla del Pacífico
