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Andean Region of Colombia: culture and nature
Learn more about the biodiversity of the Andean region of Colombia.
The Andean Region, one of the six natural regions of Colombia, is located in the center of the country and features a wide range of thermal floors and the largest number of natural parks.
Through this welcoming region of Colombia pass the three Andean mountain ranges: the western, central, and eastern ranges. Here, the geographical diversity is immense: climate, vegetation, fauna, water bodies (the main rivers, Cauca and Magdalena), types of relief (valleys, canyons, plateaus), landscapes, among others.
Additionally, it is the region with the largest population and the highest economic activity in the country. Definitely, it is a region worth exploring, as within it lies Colombia’s capital, Bogotá, Cundinamarca; the city of eternal spring, Medellín, Antioquia; the coffee axis, Caldas, Risaralda, Quindío, and Tolima; the place where they prepare the best Cuy and host one of the most important festivals in the country, the Black and White Carnival, Pasto. Among other departments of the Andean region, all with their own unique characteristics, will surprise you.
The climate of this region is temperate and mountainous, with great climatic diversity and natural resources, such as minerals lying beneath the surface (copper, emeralds, oil, and silver), wild animals, and more.
Wild Animals Inhabiting the Andean Region
Andean Condor of Colombia – Source: PROCOLOMBIA
The mountains crossing this region are the habitat of the condor, an emblematic bird on the flag of Colombia. The Andean region also hosts hundreds of other bird species, such as larks, partridges, guans, ducks, hummingbirds, green toucans, cockatoos, cranes, storks, and occasionally migratory geese from North America.
This region is also home to faras, squirrels, wild rabbits, curies, borugas, foxes, and deer. Likewise, exotic species such as the paramo tapir, night monkey, howler monkey, and crested eagle are found here.
Among the wild animals are some of South America’s largest mammals, including the jaguar, puma, tapir, peccary, anteater, sloth, armadillo, and various species of monkeys and deer. In tropical regions, many varieties of snakes inhabit.
Andean National Natural Parks
The network of Andean national natural parks consists of Iguaque Natural Park, El Cocuy Natural Park, Otún Quimbaya Natural Park, Los Nevados Natural Park, Cueva de los Guácharos Natural Park, Los Estoraques Natural Park, Chingaza Natural Park, and Puracé Natural Park.
El Cocuy National Natural Park
Find more information here about the natural parks, wildlife, tourist sites, and people of the Andean Region.
