<strong>Coffee plantation visit:</strong> Colombia is known for its high quality coffee. A visit to a coffee plantation is a must.
Coffee plantation visit: Colombia is known for its high quality coffee. A visit to a coffee plantation is a must.
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<strong>Horse riding at Cafetal de la Trinidad: </strong>Cafetal de la Trinidad is a family-run farm where visitors can trek across the stunning countryside on horseback.<br />
Horse riding at Cafetal de la Trinidad: Cafetal de la Trinidad is a family-run farm where visitors can trek across the stunning countryside on horseback.
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<strong>Swimming with bioluminescent plankton: </strong>At beautiful Isla Múcura, swimmers can take a nighttime dip among the coastal mangroves and otherworldly bioluminescent plankton.
Swimming with bioluminescent plankton: At beautiful Isla Múcura, swimmers can take a nighttime dip among the coastal mangroves and otherworldly bioluminescent plankton.
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<strong>Scuba diving in Cartagena: </strong>Just a short boat ride away from Cartagena, Isla Tierra Bomba is a jumping off point for scuba diving.
Scuba diving in Cartagena: Just a short boat ride away from Cartagena, Isla Tierra Bomba is a jumping off point for scuba diving.
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<strong>Birdwatching in Serranía del Perijá: </strong>Colombia is home to more than 1,900 bird species -- the highest number in the world. The country is rich with birdwatching opportunities.
Birdwatching in Serranía del Perijá: Colombia is home to more than 1,900 bird species -- the highest number in the world. The country is rich with birdwatching opportunities.
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<strong>Salsa dancing in Cali: </strong>Colombian salsa dancers perform during a parade in the Colombian city of Cali. Cali is the Colombian capital of salsa.
Salsa dancing in Cali: Colombian salsa dancers perform during a parade in the Colombian city of Cali. Cali is the Colombian capital of salsa.
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<strong>Whale watching: </strong>Humpback whales migrate annually from the Antarctic Peninsula, arriving along the Colombian Pacific Ocean coast.
Whale watching: Humpback whales migrate annually from the Antarctic Peninsula, arriving along the Colombian Pacific Ocean coast.
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<strong>Hunting for a glimpse of 'pink' dolphins: </strong>Guests staying at Calanoa Jungle Lodge in the Amazon Rainforest can take a private speedboat to try and glimpse unusual pink dolphins.
Hunting for a glimpse of 'pink' dolphins: Guests staying at Calanoa Jungle Lodge in the Amazon Rainforest can take a private speedboat to try and glimpse unusual pink dolphins.
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<strong>Lost City trekking: </strong>La Ciudad Perdida -- or Lost City -- is Colombia's answer to Machu Picchu, but cheaper and with fewer tourists.
Lost City trekking: La Ciudad Perdida -- or Lost City -- is Colombia's answer to Machu Picchu, but cheaper and with fewer tourists.
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<strong>Stargazing in Tatacoa: </strong>Tatacoa may look like a desert, but it's in fact an ancient dry tropical forest. It draws stargazers from all over to its Mars-esque landscapes.
Stargazing in Tatacoa: Tatacoa may look like a desert, but it's in fact an ancient dry tropical forest. It draws stargazers from all over to its Mars-esque landscapes.
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