When travelers think of bears, their minds usually wander to the vast pine forests of North America or the frozen tundra. Yet, high in the misty, freezing mountains of Colombia, …
Fried Big Butt Ants: The Pre-Columbian Delicacy Defining Santander, Colombia
The Fried Big Butt Ants (a.k.a Hormigas Culonas) are far more than a bizarre exotic snack; they are a profound symbol of regional identity and a direct legacy of the …
Laguna de la Cocha: The Mystical Inland Sea of the Colombian Andes
Just 40 minutes from the southern city of Pasto (Nariño department), the rugged Colombian Andes landscape suddenly opens up to reveal a breathtaking surprise: a massive, deep-blue body of water, …
Tracking the Mountain Tapir: The Silent Architect of the Colombian Andes
High in the Colombian Andes, where the mist constantly embraces the ancient trees and the crisp air preserves a fragile ecosystem, dwells a silent giant. Elusive, prehistoric in appearance, and …