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Área Natural Única Los Estoraques

TIME : 2016/2/19 15:02:02

This 6-sq-km protected area, one of Colombia's smallest, is an otherworldly delight of eroded and weathered brownstone rock formations sprouting skyward – columns, pedestals and caves – that have formed over time due to rainfall and tectonic shifts. If you use your imagination, it's vaguely reminiscent of Cappadocia (without all the folks living in fairy chimneys). The park is 350m north of where the pavement ends on Carrera 3.

Technically the park was closed at the time of research, but you can still go in. A few guides hang around working for tips only and can guide you on a walk through the area. Beware of the snakes!