From the jungle I hear a cacophony of sounds of animals. They wake up in the immense greenery, while the morning dew surrounds the forest like a veil. I am on the edge of Tayrona National Park.
I lie in my hammock and look out over the estate in front of me. In the corner of my eye I see a hummingbird snacking honey from an elegant dispenser attached to the edge of the veranda. I'm at Hacienda Bambusa in Colombia.
Deep in the Colombian Amazon, lies the intimate Calanoa Jungle Lodge. For over 30 years Marlene and Diego Samper have welcomed their guests here. It is a wonderful place where you can really get acquainted with the nature and cultures of the Amazon.
In my constant search for unique places, I have seen Kura Design Villas in Costa Rica pass by several times. I wanted to go there once. November 2018 I got the chance to visit this beautiful place myself.
Ever since I was a child, I consider the Amazon to be something mystical, something magical. I do not miss any opportunity to visit this nature reserve. This time I visit the Amazon in Colombia.
Isla Palenque is a small island, overgrown with tropical rainforest. During my stay I make walks, go kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. However, I enjoy the serene tranquillity that reigns in this beautiful place most of all.