Colombia’s Rainbow River

The Cano Cristales river in Colombia is sometimes referred to as the ‘river of five colors’ or the ‘liquid rainbow’ because of its multicolored appearance. At certain times of the day, you can see greens, yellows, red and purples in its waters. The river is made even more stunning by the fact that it contains many rapids, waterfalls and pits known as ‘giant’s kettles’.

The Cano Cristales is located in a national park and you can only access it by taking a tour. A lot of people stay in the nearby town of La Macarena and book a tour from there. You can also book tours from Bogota.

The Uyuni Salt Flats are located in Bolivia and are known to be the largest salt flats in the world. At certain times of the day, these salt flats have a mesmerising reflective quality that makes it feel like you’re standing in the sky. This can make for some truly surreal photos.

To visit the salt flats, you need to take a guided tour. You can book day tours from the city of Uyuni. There are also multi-day tours that allow you to explore a greater area.