Colombia's Cloud Forest Treks

Lost Waterfalls of the Sierra Nevada

von Mary M Slessor

82 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Colombia's Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta rises like a miracle above the Caribbean coast-the world's highest coastal mountain range, a place where cloud forests breathe mist and waterfalls roar through hidden valleys. In this immersive first-person narrative, the author journeys deep into one of South America's most sacred landscapes, following forgotten trails to cascades that remain invisible on maps and little-known beyond the villages that guard them.From the foothills of Minca to the high slopes of the Aracataca River, the trek passes through coffee fincas, dense rainforest alive with monkeys and toucans, and Wiwa villages where time seems to slow. Along the way, the waterfalls reveal themselves: thunderous giants plunging into mist, delicate veils shimmering like silk, secret pools glowing emerald beneath shafts of sunlight. Each discovery is not only a spectacle of nature but also a lesson in humility, patience, and respect for the Indigenous guardians of the Sierra Nevada.More than a hiking book, this is a story of cultural encounters, ecological wonder, and spiritual reflection. It is about walking slowly through a mountain that is alive with memory, listening to rivers that have carved their way for millennia, and learning that the true "lost" things we recover on the trail may be parts of ourselves.

• ISBN: 9798266800199
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 23.09.2025
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp