Mocoa

Mocoa: paradise for nature lovers

Mocoa is the capital of the department of Putumayo, in southwestern Colombia, an area bordering Peru and Ecuador. It is a -yet undiscovered- paradise for nature lovers, who can hike to the many waterfalls in the area.

The most famous waterfall is 75-meter-high Fin del Mundo, which is located in a nature reserve with even more waterfalls and natural pools. Backpackers en route from Colombia to Ecuador often make a stop in the town of 30,000 inhabitants and stay in one of the hostels or hotels in Mocoa. Furthermore, this area is often skipped during a trip through Colombia. It is therefore a real off the beaten track destination.

Behind the beautiful scenery in the Mocoa area, unfortunately lies a tragic history. In 2017, a landslide killed more than 250 people after it rained for days and mudslides inundated the town.