Introducing North Peru and its Birds (1)
North Peru is rapidly gaining recognition in the birding fraternity as a "must go" region. With habitats ranging from coastal desert to …
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Stop a moment...!
Yes, time for to stop a moment and reflect a bit - probably a reality check although there's no shortage of those on a fairly, albeit irritati…
Mysteries, Challenges and Sugar!
These are just some of the ingredients of a hike with a local guide on the outskirts of Chachagüí village in an area known as La Joya, and that’s …
Love Hiking - Trekking? Read this!
Exploring the area around Chachagüí via the many trails that exist, is a rewarding experience - even for the most cynical out there. Although the …
Promoting Tourism with a Magazine
On Saturday, 25 April 2015, we launched a new magazine and directory to promote tourism around the village of Chachagüí and in the Nariño Departme…
Aerial Views Without Flying
Ever seen those postcards with the grand panoramas of a city and thought "Wow, I want to get at least one photo like that!"? I'm sur…
Why Chachagüí? (southern Colombia)
Chachagüí is a village about 25km north of Pasto, the capital of the department of Nariño in southern Colombia. At the edge of the village is also…
Enticement in Colombia
Many years ago when I was still a young boy, mention of Colombia conjured up images of jungles, forests and mountains for me. The chances of it no…
Paralysis in the Undergrowth
During my stay in Colombia so far, everyday has produced something incredible, great or just simply an amazing moment. Chachagüí, in Nariño depar…
Trekking Peninsula Mitre
Rutas del Universo
