Journey Colombia 67

2The Caribbean coastRomantic Cartagena is a walled city fortified against pirates but nowadays a centre for the country's prolific cultural life. It dominates the Caribbean coastline where cobalt waters are dotted with coral islets. Nearby, Tayrona National Parkhas jungle-fringed sandy beaches.PHOTO ON PREVIOUS PAGE: HEMIS / ALAMYPROEXPORTISABELLE MAZILLEECOGUIAS68 ColombiaColombia at a glance3Pacific coastIsolated by impenetrable virgin forests, the wild, rain-swept Pacific coastline's new tourist eco-lodges are accessible by air via Nuquí. Flora and fauna are abundant and whales may be viewed from June to October.1PROVIDENCIAThis tiny volcanic island with an English colonial heritage, coves and laid-back villages is a unique wind-down destination with good walking, snorkelling and diving. Access is by air via the island of San Andrés. 234156 Islas del RosarioECUADORCOLOMBIABRAZILCOSTA RICAPANAMANICARAGUAPACIFIC OCEANCARIBBEAN SEASanta Marta.Tayrona National Park..Cali.Popayán.CartagenaNuquí..Santa Fe de AntioquiaArmenia..Pereira.Tabatinga (Brazil).BogotáSAN ANDRÉS ARCHIPELAGO.Villa De Leiva.HondaLeticia.Medellín.Manizales..BarranquillaPERU.Providencia.San Agustín