Salento Colombia Travel Guide
Valle del Cocora is a protected area. Stay on marked trails, avoid littering, and respect wildlife.
Reduce plastic use with reusable bottles. Dispose of waste properly. Be mindful of water usage.
Choose accommodations and tour operators committed to sustainable practices.
Your travel choices directly shape the local environment and community.
Seek accommodations that demonstrate environmental responsibility, like waste reduction and energy efficiency.
Select tour operators committed to sustainable practices, minimizing impact on trails and ecosystems.
Consider offsetting your flight environmental impact through credible carbon offset schemes. This assists in lessening your environmental footprint from air travel.
Support efforts that work to protect the wax palms and the cloud forest. Do not pick plants or disturb animals.
Balance your travel footprint by contributing to carbon offset projects.
Terrapass.comAlways stay on designated paths, avoid littering, and support local conservation efforts.
Make choices that foster positive local impact.
Prioritize guided tours and things to do directly benefiting local communities and supporting small, family-owned businesses.
Purchase coffee directly from farms practicing fair trade. Buy handicrafts from local artisans.
Eat at local restaurants, stay in locally-owned guesthouses, and hire local guides.
Be aware of activities that might exploit people or animals. Avoid illegal drugs or irresponsible animal interactions.
Shop sustainably with brands like Patagonia or Package Free Shop. Consider ethical tour operators.
Choose reusable products to minimize your environmental impact.
PackageFreeShop.comIf donating, choose reputable local NGOs or community projects over direct giving to beggars for better impact.
Cultivating positive and lasting interactions.
Be polite, open-minded, and patient. Learn basic Spanish phrases to show respect for the local language.
Always ask for permission before taking photos of people. Do not offer money for photos; this can create a transactional relationship.
Be aware of activities that might exploit local people or animals. Refrain from taking part in criminal acts.
Engage in conversations with genuine interest. Respect local traditions and ways of life.
Choose partners committed to responsible tourism and conservation.
Contribute to rainforest protection and global conservation efforts.
The Rainforest SitePurchase handmade crafts directly from local creators.
Avoid any activities that exploit local people or animals, including irresponsible animal interactions.
Approach local interactions with politeness, an open mind, and a genuine interest in their way of life.
