TATACOA DESERT
The absolutely stunning Tatacoa Desert is the second largest arid zone in Colombia. It is rich in fossils and the landscapes seem to come from another planet, making it a great tourist destination.
It has two distinctive colors: ocher and gray. It is actually not a desert, but a tropical dry forest.
During the Tertiary Period , it was wetter, with thousands of flowers and trees, but it has been gradually drying up to become a desert.
Now the area is heavily eroded and crossed by dry canyons. Because of some rainy periods the landscapes are constantly changing.
The Tatacoa desert is also possibly the best destination in the Americas for astronomical observations.
So, stargaze by night and go on an adventure in the fascination and unique formations of the desert in the daytime!
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INFORMATION
Population: 1550 inhabitants
Altitude: 50 masl
Average temperature: 31 °C
Best time to visit: All year round
Population:
1550 inhabitants
Altitude:
50 masl
Average temperature:
31 °C
Best time to visit:
All year round
AVAILABLE TOURS
Tatacoa Desert Tour
Let yourself be amazed by the astonishing and peculiar scenery of the prehistorical Tatacoa desert.
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Infinito La Casona
Hotel Infinito La Casona is located in the center of Villavieja. This is the town closest to the entrance of the desert.
The hotel was built before colonial times and therefore officially declared cultural heritage. It is even said that Simon Bolivar resided in the house while he was liberating Colombia with his army.
The big rooms are all differently decorated and come with a mosquito net and private bathrooms.
The hotel has a swimming pool in its spacious patio and has its own restaurant where you can try out different flavours.
Check out the hotel here.
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