Culture and Nature Trip
CULTURE AND NATURE
Nature and Culture in Colombia
Cultural and Natural Journey through Southern Colombia – 2025
Bogotá - Tatacoa - San Agustín - Popayán - Silvia - Pasto
A transformative 21 days experience among rituals, archaeology and living nature.
Would you like to connect with ancestral cultures, walk among millennia old statues and share rituals with indigenous communities? This itinerary takes you to Colombia’s deep south far from commercial routes, close to what matters.
From the Tatacoa Desert to the Puracé volcano, via Silvia and San Agustín, you’ll live a cultural journey with high emotional impact, surrounded by virgin nature, living history and authentic cuisine.
- Archaeological trip with a local guide
- Indigenous ritual in Puracé National Park
- Stargazing and the Tatacoa Desert
- Colonial cities, local cuisine and roots music
- Private transport, eco lodgings and 24-hour support
Colombia isn’t just traveled: it’s honored, listened to, felt.
Welcome to the most authentic cultural trip in South America.
Travel Highlights
→ What to do in Colombia’s Tatacoa Desert?
Explore reddish formations in the country’s second most important desert. Ideal for photography, canyon walks and stargazing under one of the clearest skies in the world.
→ Why is San Agustín the archaeological epicenter of South America?
In this UNESCO World Heritage Park, more than 500 pre-Hispanic sculptures are preserved. Ideal for hiking, interpreting ancestral symbols and connecting with vanished civilizations.
→ What will you experience in Puracé National Park with indigenous peoples?
You’ll ascend the active volcano accompanied by Yanacona guides. You’ll take part in traditional rituals, spot the Andean Condor and have lunch at the home of a traditional healer.
→ Silvia and Popayan: living tradition between looms and gastronomy
Silvia connects you with Misak culture, its weaves, language and indigenous market. In Popayán, you’ll discover Colombia’s traditional cuisine, recognized by UNESCO, and white colonial architecture.
→ What to do in Cali beyond dancing salsa?
Learn the basic steps with local instructors, visit art collectives in emerging neighborhoods and explore the historic center with rhythm and resilience.
→ Why is ending the trip in Pasto a great idea?
Located near the Ecuadorian border, Pasto is the capital of one of the world’s most colorful carnivals (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos). Surrounded by lagoons and volcanoes, it’s a perfect cultural and natural finale.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need a visa to take a cultural trip through Colombia from Spain, Mexico or Argentina?
If you are from the US, Canada, Australia or the UK, we have good news! You do not need to apply for a visa to enter Colombia as long as your trip is for tourism or business. You can stay up to 90 days, with the possibility of extending your stay if you fall in love with the country.
2. Is it safe to tour southern Colombia in 2025?
Yes. The routes and destinations included have tourist infrastructure and local support. We recommend not traveling to remote areas after dark.
3. What vaccines do I need for this trip?
We recommend yellow fever (important for Tatacoa and rural sectors), as well as being up to date on tetanus, hepatitis A/B and flu.
4. What fitness level do I need?
Moderate level: desert walks, ascent to Puracé volcano and archaeological tours. The itinerary can be adapted to your pace and condition.
5. Is it suitable for teens and older adults?
Yes. The trip is designed for multigenerational families, with accessible lodgings and cultural activities suitable for all ages.
6. How do you ensure the trip is sustainable?
We use eco-certified lodgings, responsible transport, zero-plastic practices and local consumption. We also devote part of the fee to community projects.
7. How do you connect with indigenous communities?
Experiences are co-designed with Misak and Yanacona leaders. They include rituals, respectful visits and direct economic support to the communities.