Camping Amazilia

No doubt you’ll want to spend most of your time here soaking up the sights and sounds of the forest, so set off along one of the trails through the reserve – with local guides available to show you the hidden spots well off the tourist trail. One of the recommended spots is a 12-metre waterfall that’s about half an hour’s walk from the campsite and often pretty much deserted. More well known are the natural pools at Pozo Azul, but by staying close by you’ll be able to get up early and beat the crowds. Beyond all that, there’s a trail that will take you all the way to Minca for some of the trappings of urban life including fresh coffee and artisanal bread. If you’d like to see where some of that coffee might have come from, stop by at La Victoria plantation (near Pozo Azul) or organise a trip to La Candelaria Farm (20 minutes’ drive), which also grows cacao for chocolate.