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Escape to Colombia

What to see when you visit the world’s second most biologically diverse country
  • Oct 31, 2013
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IT HAS THE LARGEST BIRD DIVERSITY in the world, it’s considered the second most biologically diverse country on the planet, and visits by Canadians have increased by more than 10 per cent in each of the last three years. In case you’re not already among those flocking to Colombia, here are some highlights that are capturing the attention of the growing number of southbound Canucks.

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