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Colombia Tatacoa Desert Cycling
Huila Department, Colombia · Colombia
Moderate4 daysSouth America~£300 est.
Overview
Cycle through the Tatacoa Desert — Colombia's driest region, a labyrinth of ochre and grey badlands between Neiva and the confluence of the Magdalena and Cabrera rivers — through a landscape with more in common with the Atacama than the lush country that surrounds it. The astronomical observatory at the heart of the desert offers exceptional stargazing; the red badlands and grey cactus zone are different enough to warrant separate visits. Cycling the loop tracks between the two colour zones takes a full day; fossils of Miocene megafauna emerge from eroded gullies.
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Prefilled for 1 December 2026 — the next best-season window. Search on partner sites — opens in a new tab.
