Tatacoa

Tatacoa is a dry forest tropical ecosystem in Colombia that has the appearance of a desert but with vivid flora and fauna that is surrounded by the the Cordillera Central mountain range- a truly spectacular and unique landscape. It’s most famous for its grey (Los Hoyos) and red (El Cuzco) deserts that give the impression of traveling from the moon to Mars. A guide is best for exploring this area as we did see quite a few lost travelers trying to get through the surreal labyrinth of El Cuzco. To get to Tatacoa, there are direct flights to Neiva from Bogota (only 35 minutes!) and then it’s a little less than 1.5 hours into the “desert.” There are many basic lodging options available with the most modern being the Bethel Bio Luxury Hotel. This is an incredible trip that is absolutely worth doing for two to three nights- be prepared for the heat and spectacular views.

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