2017 peace agreement in Colombia promotes shift from coca cultivation to eco-tourism.

Colombia's jungle heartland is shifting from coca cultivation and deforestation to eco-tourism, offering new livelihoods for many residents. This change follows the 2017 peace agreement between the government and FARC, which reduced conflict and illicit activities. Former coca farmers are now guides, highlighting attractions like ancient cave paintings at Cerro Azul and vibrant pink aquatic plants in Cano Sabana, located southeast of Bogotá in San Jose del Guaviare.

October 16, 2024
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