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Wildfire erupts in Colombia’s Chingaza National Park, arson suspected

By The City Paper Staff - January 15, 2025

A wildfire in Colombia’s Chingaza National Park is threatening a high-altitude wetland that supplies Bogotá with water amid ongoing rationing. Suspected arson, hot weather, and strong winds complicate containment efforts by emergency crews, the military and local authorities.

Authorities warn FARC dissidents encroaching on Colombia’s Sumapaz

By The City Paper Staff - April 26, 2023

Colombia’s vast Sumapaz is back in the spotlight after locals who reside in this remote region south of Bogotá claim that FARC is encroaching into the high-altitude wetland, including the 53 Front of the dissident guerrilla.

Bogotá residents barred from leaving capital for three consecutive long weekends

By The City Paper Staff - June 11, 2020

Residents of Bogotá will not be able to leave the capital during the next three consecutive long weekends. Police will enforce controls on all departmental roads.

Colombia’s Caño Cristales reopens to tourism after six month closure

By Taylor Lennox - July 15, 2019

With the return of rainfall to Los Llanos Orientales, the natural wonder of Caño Cristales reopens to tourism, but with strict environmental regulations.

Close to Bogotá hotspots for rainy day escapes

By The City Paper Staff - May 18, 2018

Escape Bogotá rain with these mountain destinations that almost guarantee warm sunny days all year round.

Big Picture: Long journey across the Llanos Orientales

By Richard Emblin - January 25, 2018

Step into the captivating world of Colombia’s Eastern plains horsemen, as documented by photographer Carlos Pineda in his remarkable coffee table book, ‘Faena de Llano.'”

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