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Follow Enrico in his Sabbatical leave, a true life journey.
Enrico Bergamelli
M&A Vice President
01 Lima
Start of the adventure
02 Vinicunca mountain
also called Montana de Siete Colores. This beautiful formation, located at an altitude of 5200 metres, offers breathtaking views.
03 Arequipa
the second largest city in Peru and located to the south near the border with Chile, at the foot of the volcano El Misti. It is a city with a Catholic tradition and was formerly closer to the Spanish crown than the Inca
04 Colca Canyon
One of the deepest canyons in the world (4160 metres deep)
05 Paracas National Reserve
Peru's second largest city, it is located to the south near the border with Chile and lies at the foot of the volcano El Misti. It is a city with a Catholic tradition and was formerly closer to the Spanish crown than the Inca
06 Huaraz
Trekking to Laguna 513 at 4431 metres above sea level and the foot of Hualcán Mountain
07 Fortuna waterfall
Small national park where the Fortuna waterfall is located surrounded by greenery
08 Parco Nacional Arenal
Night walk in the forest near the Arenal National Park where there are incredible reptiles and amphibians
09 Parco Mistico Arena
Famous for its suspension bridges and wildlife.
10 Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve
11 Liberia
Costa Rica's second largest city by population and close to the border with Nicaragua.
12 Isola di Ometepe
Island in the middle of Lake Cocibolca
13 Parco Nazionale Manuel Antonio
Forest overlooking the ocean where wildlife is very active
14 Puerto Viejo
Village on the Caribbean coast with a very Criolla and Jamaican energy and culture.
15 Boca del Toro
Enrico's first scuba diving certificate
16 Panama City Canal
17 Cartagena
A quintessential colonial city renowned for the slave trade, with a well-preserved historic citadel, though the vendors can be overly persistent.
18 Santa Marta & Ciudad Perdida
After Cartagena, I headed to Santa Marta, the starting point for the stunning 4-day trek to Ciudad Perdida and a fascinating encounter with the Kogi and Wiwa tribes.
19 Parco Tayrona & Palomino
After returning to Santa Marta, I visited Tayrona Park and Palomino, before stopping again in Santa Marta for the Colombia-Argentina Copa America final, enjoying the atmosphere despite the loss.
20 Medellín & surroundings
Medellín offers a mix of industrial history, narcoterrorism legacy, Botero's art, and contrasts between revitalized and developing areas, plus exciting football and trips to Piedra del Peñol and Guatapé.
21 Bogotà
Bogotá, often underestimated by travelers, is actually quite interesting with its colonial architecture in La Candelaria, Botero and Gold museums, and residential areas like El Retiro.
22 Eje cafetero
In the coffee region, known for its high-quality coffee, I spent 4 days exploring Salento, Filandia, and the Cócora and La Carbonera valleys, famous for their wax palms and a 25 km downhill ride.
23 Cali
Although it is a bit dangerous, being the capital of salsa makes it extremely lively.
24 Quito
Quito, Ecuador's capital at nearly 3,000 meters and crossed by the equator, is a clean city surrounded by mountains. I spent two enjoyable weeks there and saw a Copa Sudamericana match.
25 Otavalo
Named after the indigenous community famous for its wool production and traditional ponchos.
26 Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi, the world's third-highest volcano at 5,872 meters, provided 3 days of relaxation and trekking; bad weather stopped the summit attempt, but lower hikes like Pasochoa were rewarding.
27 Baños
Baños is famous for its natural hot springs and adventure sports; I spent 3 days rafting and biking the scenic Ruta de las Cascadas.
28 Cuyabeno National Park
After three days in isolation at the Ecuador-Colombia-Peru border, I explored the Amazon, unsuccessfully searching for an anaconda, visiting the Siona community, and appreciating the rainforest's timeless beauty.
29 Cuenca
After 2 days in the city known for its well-preserved colonial architecture and UNESCO status, I still preferred Quito.