Backpacking: From Bogotá to Cali via the Tatacoa desert

Departure from Bogotá

We began our adventure in Colombia's dynamic capital, Bogotá. My backpacking adventure with my fiancée Florence was already looking promising. Bogotá, with its bustling streets, colorful markets and fascinating museums, was the ideal starting point for a journey full of discovery.

Hiking in the coffee plantations

After a few days in Bogotá, we headed for the countryside to immerse ourselves in one of the country's richest assets: its coffee plantations. Hiking through coffee fields is a unique sensory experience. The intoxicating aromas, the vast green expanses and our encounters with local producers connected us deeply with Colombian culture.

Adventure in the Tatacoa desert

Another unforgettable stage of our trip was the Tatacoa desert. Imagine arid expanses, spectacular rock formations and perfectly clear night skies ideal for astronomy. We spent a few days exploring and riding through these lunar landscapes. It was a stark contrast to the green coffee plantations, but just as bewitching.

Welcomed with open arms

Finally, our journey came to an end in Cali, a city renowned for its salsa and warm atmosphere. Throughout our trip, we were touched by the hospitality of the Colombian people. Everywhere we went, people were incredibly welcoming, often going above and beyond to help us or simply share an authentic moment with us.

Conclusion

Crossing Colombia from Bogotá to Cali, via coffee plantations and the Tatacoa desert, was an enriching and varied experience. Between the natural wonders and the human encounters, this trip will stay with us for a long time. If you have the soul of an adventurer, Colombia is calling you.