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 town has 30.000 inhabitants.

Mocoa is known for its waterfalls and the most famous waterfall is 75-meter-high Fin del Mundo. This waterfall 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 and stay in one of the hostels or hotels in Mocoa. As this area is often skipped during a trip through Colombia. It is a real “off the beaten track” destination.

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