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4 Reasons why it’s amazing working with an eco-sustainable tour operator in Bogotá

After two weeks as intern with Andes Ecotours, I’ve started to think about the positive aspects of working here in Bogotá. Here are my...

Behind the Scenes in Choachí

As I’ve probably mentioned before on this blog, working with local communities is one of my favorite parts of the ecotourism industry. ...

Coffee Farmers Explore Tourism as a Means For Sustainable Living

Located at the base of the sacred Quininí Mountain Forest Reserve, a collective of 15 families joined efforts 2 years ago to create the...

Ciao, Bogotá!

As my final day as an intern with Andes EcoTours winds down, I am finding myself increasingly nostalgic about the time I have spent in...

The Development Connection

At Andes EcoTours we are more than hikers with strong calves chiseled from trekking mountains. We are a passionate bunch that not only...