Tatacoa Desert
The otherworldly Tatacoa Desert lies in the Huila Department of Colombia, about 320km south of Bogota. Even though it is called a desert, the Tatacoa is actually a tropical dry forest. And it covers 330 square kilometers around the town of Villavieja.
The landscape of the Tatacoa is formed of rocky canyons with sporadically placed cacti and green bushes. Its walls are slowly being eroded by rainwater, creating interesting lines and patterns on this unique landscape. It also has two distinctive colors: the area around Cuzco is tinted deep ochre, and the area around Los Hoyos is ash-grey. The Cuzco area is especially beautiful around sunset time.
There are many accommodation options in the desert itself. Visitors can choose between sleeping in a hammock or in a tent. Some bigger places will have private rooms and restaurant service.