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Turn to the South Roadtrip

Turn to the South Of the colombian mountains

Colombia's biodiversity can be equivalent to 20% of the planet's total

Description of the Tourist Experience

A Colombia culture trip through the nation’s southern territories unveils a captivating mosaic of natural wonders, historical depth, and enduring customs. Over the course of 16 days, inquisitive explorers journey from Bogotá to Neiva, San Agustín, Mocoa, Pasto, Popayán, and Cali, then circle back to the capital. During this odyssey, travelers absorb the culture and traditions of Colombia, rooted in ancient pre-Columbian societies and flourishing local practices still observed today.

As part of your Colombia culture trip, the adventure commences in the remarkable Tatacoa Desert, where crimson-hued gorges and otherworldly rock formations evoke a surreal spectacle. Not far away, the colonial town of Villavieja further highlights the essence of a Colombia culture trip, revealing the region’s storied past and establishing a contemplative ambience for the days ahead. Deeper south, San Agustín presents its famed archaeological treasures: towering stone statues fashioned by an enigmatic pre-Hispanic civilization, all set against the mighty Magdalena River.

Continuing this Colombia culture trip, visitors descend into the verdant jungles of Putumayo, renowned for their dramatic waterfalls and largely untouched biodiversity. Adventurers next brave the infamous “Death Route” from Mocoa to Pasto, a steep and winding road that weaves through the Andes at heights reaching 3,200 meters. This Colombia culture trip proceeds to the serene Cocha Lagoon, the imposing Galeras Volcano, and the historic cities of Pasto and Popayán, where colonial architecture, indigenous heritage, and time-honored customs all highlight the culture and traditions of Colombia.


Why You Should Choose This Tour

Carefully designed for those who crave both cultural insights and energetic exploits, this Colombia culture trip breaks free from typical tourist paths. It offers genuine interactions with local communities, the chance to enjoy classic Colombian dishes, and forays into spellbinding natural environments. Whether trekking across Putumayo’s wild rainforest or scaling the rugged slopes of Cumbal Volcano, each endeavor enriches one’s understanding of the culture and traditions of Colombia.

Beyond panoramic vistas, this Colombia culture trip immerses visitors in Colombia’s artistic, musical, and culinary lineage. From exuberant Andean dance performances to hands-on lessons in indigenous craftsmanship, every stop unearths another dimension of this multifaceted country. Colonial avenues in Popayán, the bustling bazaars of Pasto, and vibrant local festivals encountered along the way recount a living tapestry of history and identity.

Throughout this Colombia culture trip, comfortable yet authentic lodgings and knowledgeable local guides ensure a well-balanced experience. Each day presents new opportunities to engage with Colombia’s cultural heartbeat rather than simply observe it. For travelers seeking a deeper, more resonant way to discover new horizons, this Colombia culture trip offers an unforgettable blend of historical insight, spectacular landscapes, and cultural richness—perfect for anyone eager to immerse themselves in the culture and traditions of Colombia.

Neiva

Tatacoa Desert 

Betania Dam

San Agustín

Bota Caucana

End of the world

Death Route

Fraile Paramo

Sibundoy Valley

The Cocha Lagoon

Galeras Volcano

Lajas Sanctuary

Lagoon of the Greens

Chiles Volcano and Cumbal

Popayán

Puracé

Neiva

Betania Dam

Bota Caucana

Death Route

Sibundoy Valley

Galeras Volcan

Los Verdes Lagoon

Popayán

Tatacoa Desert

San Agustín

End of the World

Fraile Paramo

The Cocha Lagoon

Las Lajas Sanctuary

Chiles & Cumbal Volcan

Puracé

We will Take you to:

  • Cross the entire south of the country by land, departing from Bogotá, passing through Neiva, San Agustín, Mocoa, Pasto, Popayán, ending in Cali to return to Bogotá.
  • Delight yourself with Colombian traditions. Along the way, we will make stops to get to know the culture, you will taste local food, many fruits and you can take photos.
  • Walk through the cozy town of Villavieja colonial houses. You will listen to their river stories, visit their paleontological museum and admire the species of ancient trees that exist in the place.
  • Visit the town of San Agustín. With the vestiges of an ancient culture, who were worshipers of the river as the mother of the territory. Its archaeological monuments as well as its nature of impressive waterfalls and the Magdalena River.
  • Delve into the beautiful and mysterious jungle in Putumayo.
  • Thrill with the impressive, narrow, jungle and sometimes risky road of death between Putumayo and Pasto that changes from 400 m and climbs up to 3200 m above sea level.
  • Visit the high mountains of southern Colombia in the department of Nariño, its volcanoes, lagoons and moors that reflect the ancestral culture of its indigenous people.
  • Enjoy the stories, culture, landscapes and gastronomy offered by Ciudad Blanca in Pasto.
  • Enjoy the stories, culture, landscapes and cuisine offered by Ciudad Blanca in Popayán.
  • Take ecotourism walks in the Putumayo jungle and in the mountains of Nariño. We invite you to ascend the Cumbal volcano to its 4,890 m and enjoy the surrounding paramo and lagoon.
  • Interact with local communities along the way.
  • Have a local guide in each of the places that are visited, to know the stories and local idiosyncrasy.

Duration:

16 days

Season:

All Year

Accommodation:

Comfortable mid-range Rural or City Hotels, a couple of higher-end rural options

LEVEL ACTIVITY

Journey Type

Tourist:  This trip is for relaxing, having fun or both. The type of activities included do not require any sort of physical preparation. It is available for all types of people and all ages.

Sportive-Active: These types of trips are more physically demanding. You need to be mentally and physically prepared for long range routes of some sort of adventure sport. You should be in good physical shape.

Active: This type of journey means a certain type of physical effort as well as physical preparation is needed. This is the first of the Active levels, so only basic and low physical preparation is required.

Expedition: Adventure trips which require varying physical levels of fitness. They are only suitable for well-prepared people, and you may face some uncertainness due to time or weather in the trip location.  Some situations will require mental as well as physical strength.

Activity Level

1 For people with physical disabilities.

2 For people who have never done any sort of physical exercise. 

3 For people who have done some exercise in the past but may have spent the last 2 years not moving a finger. 

5 For people who exercise every month of the year but not necessarily with great regularity. People with good health and travelling experience.  You will face every day activities which require average physical effort, such as short treks, or other types of activity which are not longer than 2 to 3 hours a day during the trip. 

5: Para personas que hacen ejercicio todos los meses pero que no necesariamente tienen una continuidad o una exigencia alta, con buena salud en general, experiencia viajando. Pueden enfrentar actividades con esfuerzo físico todos los días, pero en lugares sin pendientes, o trayectos cortos, que no pasen de 3 horas al día de actividad durante el viaje.

 

6 For people who like to do exercise, even with some discontinuity during the year, and are in good physical shape and good health. Those who have travelling experience, as well as camping experience. You can face 17kms (11Milles) hikes in one day, and changes in altitude of 800mts (265Ft) height at least once a week.

 

7 For people who exercise 3 to 4 times a week, are in good physical shape, have experience in adventure sports, as well as experience of camping for periods of 3 to 5 days. You can face a 20km (12mile) hike every day for 4 days with changes in altitude of 900mts (290Fts) or more. You know your rhythm, as well as how your body performs in difficult weather conditions. 

8 The same characteristics as 7, plus technical knowledge of some adventure sports.  

9  For specialized professional sports people. Routes carefully designed for high performance. Only by request.  




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LEVEL ACTIVITY

Journey Type

Tourist:  This trip is for relaxing, having fun or both. The type of activities included do not require any sort of physical preparation. It is available for all types of people and all ages.

Sportive-Active: These types of trips are more physically demanding. You need to be mentally and physically prepared for long range routes of some sort of adventure sport. You should be in good physical shape.

Active: This type of journey means a certain type of physical effort as well as physical preparation is needed. This is the first of the Active levels, so only basic and low physical preparation is required.

Expedition: Adventure trips which require varying physical levels of fitness. They are only suitable for well-prepared people, and you may face some uncertainness due to time or weather in the trip location.  Some situations will require mental as well as physical strength.

Activity Level

1 For people with physical disabilities.

2 For people who have never done any sort of physical exercise. 

3 For people who have done some exercise in the past but may have spent the last 2 years not moving a finger. 

5 For people who exercise every month of the year but not necessarily with great regularity. People with good health and travelling experience.  You will face every day activities which require average physical effort, such as short treks, or other types of activity which are not longer than 2 to 3 hours a day during the trip. 

5: Para personas que hacen ejercicio todos los meses pero que no necesariamente tienen una continuidad o una exigencia alta, con buena salud en general, experiencia viajando. Pueden enfrentar actividades con esfuerzo físico todos los días, pero en lugares sin pendientes, o trayectos cortos, que no pasen de 3 horas al día de actividad durante el viaje.

 

6 For people who like to do exercise, even with some discontinuity during the year, and are in good physical shape and good health. Those who have travelling experience, as well as camping experience. You can face 17kms (11Milles) hikes in one day, and changes in altitude of 800mts (265Ft) height at least once a week.

 

7 For people who exercise 3 to 4 times a week, are in good physical shape, have experience in adventure sports, as well as experience of camping for periods of 3 to 5 days. You can face a 20km (12mile) hike every day for 4 days with changes in altitude of 900mts (290Fts) or more. You know your rhythm, as well as how your body performs in difficult weather conditions. 

8 The same characteristics as 7, plus technical knowledge of some adventure sports.  

9  For specialized professional sports people. Routes carefully designed for high performance. Only by request.  




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