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YEAR-ROUND ADVENTURE IN COLOMBIA
An Adventure Seeker^ Guide
(December 8, 2011- Miami)- More companies than ever are seliingi Colombia asi a travel
product. From the country's rich tourism Offerings both in nature and culture, Colombia is a
transformed destination that is attracting global visitors. Jumping from 12 to 21 Cpiombian
tour Operators this past year, Colombia is enjoying a sharp rise in its tourism infrastructure.
"We are proud to show that Colombia is climbing the global ranks as a premier tourism
destination," said Maria Claudia Lacouture, President of Proexport GOlOrnbia. "Tour operators
are a chief influencer in the tourism world, and by Offering more exciting packages for our
visitors we will continue to enjoy our tourism growth." '
Colombia's rugged topography contains numerous environments that are ideal for exploring
year-round. The destination's varied landscapes, rich in flora and fauna, invite all to
experience its adrenaline pumping thrills. In Colombia, adventure is waiting for everyone:
Bird watching: Containing the world's largest collection of amphibians, butterflies and
flowers, Colombia also holds the title of containing the world's second highest number of
bird species (1,865 bird species). Colombia is a paradise for birdwatchers, with countless
options in the Andes Mountains, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the jungles of the Amazon
and Choeo regions, the Eastern Plains, the lowlands of the Caribbean region, and the inter-
Andean valleys. From June to November the country turns into the homes of hundreds of
birds that take rest on their migratory journey.
Diving: Colombia is one of the world's diving marvels thanks to the privileged features of
its two oceans- The Atlantic and Pacific oceans, considered true living laboratories. Due to
the unique, adaptations of the.fauna, the vegetation is home to a wealth of endemic: species,
Diving in Colombia involves visiting natural parks, traveling across extensive virgin beaches
and jungles, and getting to know Indian villages and communities that preserve their
ancestral traditions.
Rafting: With strong currents that run down the various mountains of Colombia, there are
exciting opportunities for engaging in the thrilling sport of river rafting, an activity with
remote origins in southern Africa yet relatively new in Colombia. The best places for rafting
include: the Magdalena River near the municipality of San Agustin (in Huila); the Rio Negro
(in Cundinamarca); the Barragan River in the Cafe Triangle, and the Suarez, Chicamocha,
and Fonce Rivers (in Santander).
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