The most beautiful national parks in Colombia

Breathing clean air, discovering new ecosystems, marveling at the natural expanses of landscapes and contributing to the protection of the country's biodiversity through responsible and sustainable tourism are just some of the benefits of visiting Colombia's national natural parks. Let's talk about some of them.

Serrania de la Macarena.

The Sierra de la Macarena National Natural Park is very much loved by travelers from all over the world, also because it is here that Caño Cristales is located, which many calls “the most beautiful river in the world”.

This is an unusual area due to its isolated mountainous environment, so a unique variety of flora and fauna can be found here. You can also see archaeological finds on the Duda and Guayabero rivers, where there are petroglyphs and pictographs of the indigenous cultures that inhabited the area.

Los Nevados National Natural Park.

The Los Nevados National Natural Park is a favorite place for athletes and hikers, hikers and high mountain lovers. It is located in the heart of the Coffee Axis, in the northern volcanic complex.

The protected area was established in 1974 to contribute to the conservation of world-wide important ecosystems such as three of the country's remaining glaciers, superparamo ecosystems, heathlands, Alto Andean wetlands and Alto Andean forests.

Gorgona National Natural Park.

Travelers and nature lovers find many attractions in this place: there are trails of ecological interpretation, rich flora and fauna, beautiful beaches, archaeological sites, historical ruins. Here you can go snorkeling and scuba diving, in addition, the park has interesting cultural offerings, and the gastronomy is varied and exquisite.

Utria National Natural Park.

Few places combine so much mystery and beauty at the same time as Ensenada de Utria, located on the north coast of the Colombian Pacific Ocean, in the department of Choco, where the landscape changes with the ebb and flow of the tides.

One of the most attractive elements of the beauty of Ensenada de Utria National Natural Park is that it is where humpback whales congregate to give birth to their young between July and November, a sight that visitors from all over the world do not want to miss. This is a place for humpback whales, a kind of birthing ward, which is part of the water and underwater plants that make up snorkeling and diving.

Canoeing among the mangroves is another unforgettable experience not to be missed, as well as seeing waterfalls by the sea, swimming in magnificent hot spring wells and visiting beaches such as Nuki Beach, which for many is the most beautiful beach in all of Colombia.

Tayrona National Park.

Colombia's Caribbean is one of the most visited regions by travelers from all over the world, and among its most attractive destinations is Santa Marta, naturally magical, with a privileged location and dozens of beaches with many attractions, many of which are in El Tayrona, one of the most visited national natural parks.

Here the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the highest coastal mountain in the world, plunge into the sea like the fingers of a giant hand, between which are formed bays of extraordinary beauty: Chengue, Gayraca, Chinto, Neguanye, Concha, Guachakita, with their white sandy beaches, bounded by mountains. Because of the mangroves or forests washed by the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. They are part of the many attractions offered by the park.

Chingaz National Natural Park.

The magic of the mountains of the Chingaz National Park holds secrets and thoughts inherited from the Muisca and Guayup, the indigenous peoples who guarded the area, as well as from the peasant communities that inhabited the region less than 40 years ago.

People visit the park to discover this unique ecosystem, explore mostly untouched lands and enjoy nature and fresh air.

Uramba Bahia Malaga National Natural Park.

The beauty and diversity of the landscapes of Bahia-Málaga and its catchment area is an important offer for ecotourism and environmental education. The annual arrival of humpback whales is an additional incentive for ecotourists to visit these places.