The Magdalena River, Colombia's main waterway, rises here; hot springs beside an active volcano
Area
830 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1961
Declared in 1961, Puracé protects the source of the Magdalena River, the most important waterway in Colombia, which runs almost the length of the country from south to north before reaching the Caribbean. The Puracé volcano, still active, is home to one of the few successful Andean condor reintroduction programmes in Colombia, a bird that had all but disappeared from the country by the middle of the 20th century.
Location
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Puracé: 24 documented species
Mammals9Birds14Amphibians1
Threatened:
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Colombia, where Puracé lies.
Tropical rainforestSavannahMarine / coastal
Experiences in this park
Birdwatching
Wildlife you can see now
What is worth looking out for this month in Colombia?
Now is a good time: Humpback whales on the Colombian Pacific coast (July to October (best sea conditions from late July to September))
Now is a good time: Best time to see Amazon river dolphins (June to November (low-water season))
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