Ecotourism

Colombia is known to be one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity in the world.

Among them are 1,921 birds, 26,177 plants, 803 amphibians, 537 reptiles, 492 mammals, 3,435 fish, and 9,153 endemic species.

This wealth of flora and fauna, combined with its beautiful landscapes and varied climates, makes Colombia one of the most visited tourist destinations for nature tourism. And although there are different types of nature tourism, such as adventure tourism or rural tourism, the most practiced in Colombia is ecotourism, which, unlike other types of nature tourism, is practiced in protected natural areas.

These figures represent an important opportunity, as the country currently has 59 natural areas that are part of the National Natural Parks System of Colombia; all of them with an appeal that makes them unique for unforgettable tourist experiences.

WHERE TO PRACTICE ECOTOURISM IN COLOMBIA?

Colombia is the ideal destination for all travelers seeking to explore and get to know the natural wonders of the world up close. Although there are many sites, these are the most visited:

• Los Nevados National Natural Park
• Gorgona Island
• Amazonas
• High Guajira
• Utría Bay
• Puracé National Natural Park
• Tayrona National Natural Park
• Iguaque Fauna and Flora Sanctuary
• Cueva de los Guácharos National Natural Park
• Corales del Rosario and San Bernardo National Natural Park

WHY PRACTICE ECOTOURISM IN COLOMBIA?

• There are more than 3,000 species of butterflies.
• It is home to the largest expanse of páramo in the world (in the Andes and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta).
• It is home to the greatest diversity of birds in the world, with 20% of the total species on the planet.
• Between June and November of each year, the Colombian Pacific offers the opportunity to see newly born golfina turtles and humpback whales.
• Gorgona National Natural Park is home to the blue lizard, an animal that is unique in the world because of its striking blue color.
• Colombia is home to the largest number of bat species.
• The waters of the Corales del Rosario National Park are home to unique marine species in the world.
• It is the second country with the highest diversity of butterflies worldwide.
• It has coasts on the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.