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Home to world-renowned cities that span from the Caribbean to the heart of the Andes, Colombia has cemented itself as one of South America’s most dazzling tourist destinations since the dawn of the 21st century—and the nation’s meteoric rise is due in large part to its incredible opportunities for ecotourism. Adorned with two distinct coastlines, towering mountains and a sweeping plains district, this sprawling country is home to a truly staggering array of native flora and fauna, with no shortage of species that can be found nowhere else on the planet. As you plan your next foray into Colombia, be sure to save some room on the itinerary to visit these picturesque regions, each one boasting its own unique array of dazzling creatures.
Located just beyond the national capital of Bogota, the department of Cundinamarca offers ample opportunity for wildlife lovers without having to stray too far from the big city. During a visit, guests are welcome to explore the splendor of Parque Nacional Natural Chingaza, a sprawling preserve that earned protected status in 1977. For best results, guests should be sure to make the journey with an experienced guide, with Colombian company Caminatas Ecológicas Bogotá offering the perfect expedition. During a one-day trip, visitors can look forward to marveling at Cundinamarca’s picturesque high-altitude páramo ecosystem, while native fauna spans from the sword-billed hummingbird to the Andean condor to the spectacled bear.
The Colombian Caribbean has earned worldwide acclaim for its high-end resorts and scenic cities, but it’s not just humans that call this picturesque region home. Upon arrival in the historic city of Santa Marta, visitors can make their way southeast to the mountain village of Minca, an idyllic settlement that’s earned abundant acclaim for its incredible birdwatching opportunities. There are several hundred avian species that thrive across the region, with orange-winged amazons, red-billed emeralds and yellow orioles serving as a few particularly colorful residents—and for those hoping to get an up-close glimpse of them, Jungle Joe Minca is a top-tier tour group. While full-day birding tours are a popular option, the company is well-versed in all forms of outdoor adventure, with added opportunities to go mountain hiking and even visit a hidden waterfall deep in the wilderness.
Spanning just over 4,000 square kilometers in the western reaches of central Colombia, Risaralda provides visitors with a chance to explore the verdant beauty of the nation’s Coffee Triangle, a rural expanse of land that’s renowned for its agricultural prowess. During a visit to the charming town of Santa Rosa de Cabal, visitors can marvel at towering metal statues of local
A woman who was duct-taped to her seat on an American Airlines flight is facing a lawsuit from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Pisa attracts more than five million tourists yearly to see its world-famous Leaning Tower. But few realize this proverbial “half-day city” is the gateway to Terre di Pisa, one of Italy's newest and most exciting DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) wine appellations.
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In the ever-expanding wellness world, one of the latest trends is actually one of the oldest: soaking in, and sometimes drinking, therapeutic waters. In ancient Greece, physicians, including Hippocrates, prescribed mineral-rich baths to treat everything from skin diseases to insomnia. (According to one theory, the word “spa” is an acronym of the Latin phrase “sanus per aqua,” meaning “health by water.”) The practice has also been employed in Asia since at least the sixth century A.D., when nomadic Buddhists are said to have brought the concept of onsen (inns and bathhouses built around natural geothermal pools) to Japan from the Korean Peninsula. Now, with various forms of hydrotherapy, such as cold plunges and steam saunas, making a comeback, wellness entrepreneurs are debuting properties centered on bathing. Here, five places to take a dip.