Colombia is home to more hummingbird species than any other country, and the Eastern Andes near Bogotá are a global hotspot for these spectacular birds.

Just a short journey from the bustling streets of Bogotá lies a world of mist-shrouded peaks, sacred lakes, and unique wildlife: Chingaza National Natural Park. This high-altitude sanctuary is the crown jewel of the Eastern Andes and a must-visit for any nature lover. As specialists in authentic, off-the-beaten-path expeditions, we at Andes EcoTours want to share why our Chingaza National Park tours offer an unforgettable adventure into the wild heart of Colombia. Why is Chin

Chingaza is home to 27 families of orchids and 109 species.

Trying to figure out what you might realistically be able to see during your visit to Chingaza? We've got the answer!

The guide details 176 species found in the city and gives you all the information you need to enjoy birdwatching at 32 different locations

Andes EcoTours partnered with Fundación XYE to develop a week of environmental activities for students at the rural school in Aguadulce.

This trail is an off-the-beaten path alternative to the heavily visited La Chorrera waterfall...

For the past few years of my life, I have been living and experiencing man-made places. I live in New York City, a place where every inch has been planned and built. In its own way, places like New York City have their own majesty. From the ground, looking up at high buildings, a person can feel overshadowed by rows of towering skyscrapers. The Andes are different in every single way. Its high mountain peaks tower too, but manage to make you feel more a part of the beauty of

I slowly woke from my reverie to a whole different type of dream; the wonderful music of the birds and insects surrounding me. It is such a simple and exceptional pleasure that we so easily forget when living in the city. We headed a little way down the road to Miguel’s farm, a gentleman farmer. After retiring from a government job in Bogotá, he decided to return to the land of his grandparents and set up his own small coffee producing farm. As we crossed his gate, we discove

On Monday I got the privilege of joining Andes EcoTours for an ecotourism trip to Tibacuy, a little town roughly two hours out of Bogota where a collective of families still produce coffee in the most traditional of ways. While it is certainly far away it is more than worth the trip especially when the driving time seems to just slip right on by thanks to Andres’ extensive knowledge of Bogota and its surroundings. This time we found ourselves heading South West, straight th

As I have mentioned in my previous blog posts, Colombia is a country rich in culture and in diversity. Luckily for all visitors, me...

I woke up early and prepared myself a solid breakfast of eggs, an Italian bread roll, and avocado all topped off with a nice warm cup of fresh Colombian coffee. Shortly later I was in Andres’ 4x4 with three other Americans on our way to Chingaza National Park’s páramo. While it was some one-hour and such away by car, our tour began well before then. Along the way Andres made sure to share his knowledge and delight use with some facts about the surrounding area. If you know

Since arriving in Bogotá roughly a week and a half ago I have been more than happily surprised about how easy it is to get around the city. Part of this simplicity is due to the block system that Bogotá uses and which is essentially the same as Manhattan. Carreras run parallel to the mountain whereas Calles run perpendicular. From a central point these streets are numbered making it very easy to get from one place to the next without getting lost. I have personally enjoyed

As a European, when I think of gold, I think first and foremost about its monetary value; I think of the greed it creates in men, and of...

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The most magical parts of this unique and fragile ecosystem can be found in the details. Each time I visit the páramo I am rewarded with...

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I believe Colombia is an unique country: apart from having a huge variety of plants and animals, it also has an incredible cultural and...