I N   T H I S   I S S U E - Colombia

Our flagship destination invites you to discover a captivating country that is now projecting itself to the world as a benchmark for creativity, diversity, and natural beauty. Colombia offers international travelers an unforgettable experience where art, culture, music, and landscapes intertwine with authentic hospitality.

The list of up-and-coming tourist destinations is extensive and diverse: Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, and Cartagena stand out for their urban dynamism and historical richness; Barranquilla for its vibrant culture; Santa Marta for its connection between sea and mountains; San Andrés for its crystal-clear waters; Bucaramanga for its natural surroundings; and Pereira and Manizales for the charm of the coffee region. And the list goes on, with many more places to discover that confirm Colombia as an unmissable destination in Latin America.

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Hello, and welcome to Ruta Pantera, a digital travel platform featuring North, Central, and South America. Please take a look around and check out our TravelDesk, Waypoints, and Experiences -- all reachable at the top and bottom of this page. To become a member, click here. To find out more About Us, click here.
   While this is our Current Issue, we have other issues too. See the list to the right to find our new Colombia Issue. Other issues are coming soon.

Happy travels, Chris Engholm - editor.

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Planning
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See how landscapes and species have changed through historical images paired with contemporary field stories.

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Meet and animals of the Americas through stories about their behavior, habitat and the landscapes they call home.

Urban Nature

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Atacama: The Sky that Could Go Out

The Reefs of Belize: How to Read a Coral Garden

What the Pantanal Looks Like when the Water Comes: A Season-by-season Guide

Cacao, Cloud Forest, and the Flavor of a Disappearing Ecosystem: A Journey through Oaxaca's Sierra Norte

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The Seasonal Calendar of the Andes: How Altitude, Ecology, and Human Celebration Have Always Moved Together

A Century of Jaguar Photography: How the Images Changed as the Animal's Territory Shrank

The Expedition that Photographed the Amazon Before Anyone Knew What Was There

Lost and Found: The Species that Have Disappeared from These Landscapes Since the First Photographs Were Taken

The Scarlet McCaw's Territory: A Flight Map over the Osa Peninsula

Everything a Sloth Is Doing while You Watch It Do Nothing

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