Discovering Colombia:

This country, Colombia is located in the northwestern part of South America and described as a country of diverse landscapes and high cultural heritage. Colombia borders the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Pacific Ocean on the west with totally amazing environments from the lush Amazonian rainforest to the great Andes mountains culminating into lively coastal regions. The capital is Bogotá, an exciting urban center that stitches modernity with history; Medellín arose from a highly tormented past to become the type of metropolis touted as a hub of innovation and culture. The country specializes in outstandingly good coffee, lively rhythms like cumbia and vallenato, and colorful festivals including the ones in Barranquilla. Beautiful landscapes of nature, warm hospitality, and staying experience of their own culture will undoubtedly keep a place very attractive for tourists; hence it will certainly turn out to be a place very desirable for adventure as well as cultural experience seekers.Colombia is living a boom in tourists, and the travelers show deep interest in its natural beauty and cultural experiences. Furthermore, tourism in Colombia has been characterized by the growth of sustainable tourism practices, which focuses on environmental protection and support for local communities. The country also boasts its gastronomy culture and becomes better known for renowned chefs worldwide.

The Natural Wonders of Colombia:

Geographical and climatic characteristics have made Colombia a country that possessed a rich stock of natural resources. It is a country with many climatic zones and, therefore, has weather patterns. The lowland areas are tropical while the mountainous regions are temperate. This feature makes the country one of the “megadiverse” countries in the world that is ranked number two in the world with regards to the number of bird species only and fourth in total biodiversity.

The Amazon Basin forms a large part of southern Colombia and contains unique environments where thousands of organisms including pink river dolphins and jaguars can flourish. The Andean region is highly dominated by huge white-topped mountains and vast high paramo regions. Both have endemic vegetation and examples include the Andean condor, as well as other flora and fauna which exist in high levels such as frailejones. There are also extensive coastal regions on both the Caribbean and Pacific oceans, supporting different ecosystems and coral reefs respectively.

Colombia is home to many unique wonders; in fact, more than any other country, with ecological reserves and areas rich in biodiversity, such as the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the highest coastal mountain range in the world.

Cultural Influences in Colombia:

Colombian culture is therefore a rich and complex entity formed by its history, people, and customs. Culture in Colombia is particular in reference to practices, peoples, and arts, where European, African, and indigenous influences have come together. Life in Colombia follows the buoyant trend of its cumbia, vallenato, and salsa. In addition, the Barranquilla Carnival held every year and labeled by UNESCO as the ‘second most important’ can be grouped as parades filled with mash up of music and dance. Colombian gastronomy is rich in diversity of these dishes seen in arepas, bandeja paisa, sancocho amongst others which differ from every other region made according to local sources and culture. Visual art is another sphere to pride the country since the world art view has been feasted by works from artists like Fernando Botero. Religious and Culture carrying events are found everywhere in Colombia like Eater Festivities-Semana Santa and the famous Flower Festival-Feria de las Flores. Warmth, persistence, and a strong belief in community are some of the prominent values that dictate the Colombian spirit rendered through its captivating and dynamic culture.