Colombian Wetlands

Vast wetlands sprawl over 20 million hectares of Colombia, their glassy lagoons and tangled mangroves a haven for wildlife and birdlife from jaguars, howler monkeys and caimans to Jabiru storks and the iconic scarlet ibis. The landscapes are just as diverse as their wildlife - in Los Llanos, winding rivers snake through wide open savannahs, tropical palm groves and dense forests.

Our top pick of places to stay here is Corocora Camp, where you can get truly off the beaten track and do some wildlife spotting and birdwatching, and have the unique opportunity to experience the life of the local llaneros (cowboys) by riding horses across the plains. In the evening, relax over a barbecue round the campfire while taking in the panoramic sunsets.