Puras National Park

Puras National Park is a natural park in Colombia.

The park is located in the Andean region, 44 kilometers from the city of Popayan.

The park was formed in 1968.

There are many volcanoes in the park, but the active ones are Puras, which is 4,758 meters high, and Sotara.

Park Puras is known for hiking routes, steep canyons, picturesque lakes and waterfalls, hot sulfur springs.

The vegetation of the park is diverse and abundant - wax palms, mansano, candela, more than 200 species of orchids and others. Large areas are occupied by vineyards.

The park is home to 150 species of birds and many animals.

The park is home to the ethnic group Coconuco, whose members are engaged in the conservation of the park and the development of tourism here.

Thanks to the work of the group, hotels and restaurants were built in the park.