Colombia is one of the 10 countries in the world with the greatest biodiversity. It concentrates almost 70% of all the planet’s ecosystems in just 10% of its territory, thanks in part to its 2 oceans, the Andes and Amazonia.
The Otún Quimbaya Flora and Fauna Sanctuary is located on the western flank of the Cordillera Central, in the department of Risaralda, in what is known as the Coffee Triangle.
Almost 90% of the protected area consists of humid Andean jungle vegetation. Fog often covers the peaks and slopes of the adjacent Los Nevados Natural Park, giving the area an enigmatic and mysterious character.
The park is home to a wide variety of bird, butterfly and small mammal species. The topography is highly varied, with slopes featuring crystal-clear rivers and thousands of wax palms. The wax palms regularly reach 30 meters in height, and can sometimes exceed 50 meters. They are one of Colombia’s national symbols.
