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You’ve Seen It in Encanto—Now Hike the Real Colombian Valley With the World’s Tallest Palm Trees
If you’re dreaming of lush landscapes and surreal natural beauty, let me introduce you to one of Colombia’s most magical ...
The Unknown Enthusiast on MSN8d
This Adorable Colombian Village Is Surrounded by Lush Coffee Farms, Colorful Buildings, and Giant Palm Trees
Out of all the places we visited during our trip to Colombia, Salento was *probably* our favorite spot (Cartagena makes it a ...
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'Living corpses': Why Colombia's national tree is at risk
The Cocora valley in Colombia is one of the few places where the Quindío Wax Palm grows "They are essentially ... government to declare the area a national park, but so far with little success.
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Environmental Activists Warn Mining Is Putting Colombia's National Tree in Danger
The wax palm of Quindío is a vulnerable species native to Quindío, Colombia, and is also the country's national tree. The palm is protected by various measures put forth by the Colombian government ...
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Colombia’s valley of the palms
Beyond the Cocora Valley’s postcard-perfect palm trees is an ever-changing peaceful hikers’ playground that houses a host of little surprises. Images of Colombia’s Cocora Valley are ...
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Colombian President sentenced to 5 days' house arrest
As per the ruling, Duque should serve 5 days under house arrest for disavowing the Supreme Court's Labor Branch decision to declare Los Nevados National Natural Park as a subject of rights.
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Colombia’s valley of the palms
Beyond the Cocora Valley’s postcard-perfect palm trees is an ever-changing peaceful hikers’ playground that houses a host of little surprises. Images of Colombia’s Cocora Valley are ...