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5 ideal places to camp in Colombia
If you want to discover new destinations, love adventure, and want to try new activities on weekends or long weekends, or if you are looking for plans for Easter, don't hesitate to consider camping.
We present 5 ideal places to live an adventure camping in Colombia:
1. Tayrona National Natural Park
We start the list with one of the most important tourist attractions in Colombia. Tayrona National Natural Park has more than 14 beautiful beaches right next to the dense jungle of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, making it a breathtaking sight where you can also see different species of animals and birds during your stay.
In the park there are several authorized camping areas where travelers can spend the night, either in tents or hammocks (chinchorros), typical of the region and available for rent. One of the most popular camping areas is Cabo San Juan, as the camping zone is right in front of the beach where swimming is allowed.
2. La Tatacoa Desert
The La Tatacoa Desert is definitely one of the emerging destinations in Colombia, becoming very popular among travelers who enjoy being in contact with nature. Also known as the Valley of Sorrows, La Tatacoa Desert is characterized by its beautiful red, terracotta, and orange hues that contrast with the green cacti and blue sky, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a night under a meteor shower at the local observatory.
Just 40 km from Neiva, La Tatacoa Desert offers several lodgings and a hotel for tourists to spend the night. However, it remains one of the most famous areas in the country to camp and experience Colombia’s natural wealth up close.
3. Tota Lagoon
Tota Lagoon is located in the department of Boyacá. It is the largest lagoon in Colombia and the third in Latin America, and the second highest navigable lagoon in South America after Lake Titicaca. This paradise is not only stunning because of its blue waters and white sands, but also because its surroundings feature countless onion and potato crops, offering travelers beautiful landscapes before reaching the lagoon.
Around the lagoon there are several camping sites, the most popular being those near Playa Blanca, where travelers can relax, swim, fish, and enjoy water sports.
4. Chingaza National Natural Park
Chingaza National Natural Park, located just a few hours from Bogotá, is considered a true water factory since it houses the great Chuza reservoir, which supplies water to the country’s capital. Its landscapes are characterized by the presence of many frailejones, cloudiness, and lagoons. As in many national natural parks in Colombia, visitors can go hiking and ecological walks. It has 4 internal circuits of varying difficulty and several viewpoints to enjoy its stunning views.
You can take day trips or spend the night in the camping area, which has facilities including parking, electricity, potable water, and hot showers.
5. Calima Lake
Calima Lake is considered the largest artificial lake in South America. This reservoir is located in the department of Valle del Cauca, about 100 km from Cali. Around the lake there are many camping sites, hotels, cabins, and various places offering activities such as fishing and water sports, especially Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Sailing, and Regattas, since the area enjoys strong winds throughout the year.
We invite you to visit these and many other places Colombia has to offer, where you can not only camp, but also connect with nature, experience our landscapes up close, and breathe pure air.
