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While big cities like Cartagena and Bogotá have always been popular Colombian vacation spots, there are entire regions of this diverse and vibrant country that remain untouched by tourism and relatively unknown to travelers.

Now, nearly four years following the historic peace accord, areas of Colombia previously considered too dangerous to visit are opening up to visitors, and are becoming more accessible than ever.

True Colombia Travel (TCT), a locally-owned and led tour operator offering custom cultural, culinary and environmental tours throughout Colombia, specializes in experiences designed to delve deep into under-explored territories through its immersive “Untouched Colombia” collection.

In an effort to ensure Colombia grows sustainably as an emerging destination, TCT partners with local communities in every region they operate within to build thoughtful travel experiences that showcase Colombia’s biodiversity, heritage and culture in a respectful and responsible way.

“There’s a lot of potential for tourism to make a positive impact in these former ‘no-go zones,’ but for that to happen, we need to raise awareness among visitors that they’re open for business,” says Brian Schon, founder and president of True Colombia Travel. “It’s also important that tourism is developed in the right way. We want to help make sure these communities are directly benefiting from opportunities created by tourism.”
To find out more about True Colombia Travel’s tours, go to www.truecolombiatravel.com