Colombia, the second most biodiverse country in the world, awaits you with an unparalleled natural and cultural richness. From the towering peaks of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the highest coastal mountain on the planet, to the mysteries of the Amazon, its landscapes invite you to explore territories where geography comes to life in every corner. Its vast network of rivers, golden beaches washed by the Caribbean and the Pacific, and extensive savannas provide the perfect setting to understand the relationship between humans and their environment.
But Colombia is not just exuberant nature. Its cultural diversity, with more than 80 indigenous peoples and a vibrant Afro-descendant heritage, reveals a unique human and territorial richness. The colorful colonial cities such as Cartagena and Popayán, along with modern metropolises like Bogotá and Medellín, offer a fascinating fusion of tradition and progress.
For geographers, Colombia is a living laboratory: a country where the challenges of territorial planning, environmental management, and peace are part of an ever-evolving narrative. For non-geographers, it is an opportunity to marvel at its landscapes, learn from its resilient history, and immerse themselves in the warmth of its people.
We await you in Santa Marta! Come and discover how Colombian geography paves the way toward peace, sustainability, and territorial justice.