Orchidaceae

Western Andes Cloud Forest

Orchidaceae

Bogotá Botanical Garden


The cloud forests of Colombia’s Western Andes are a very special place for biodiversity, especially when it comes to orchids. The climate here is ideal for a wide variety of tropical plants, with mountain peaks enveloped by the mist that forms when warm air meets chillier mountain currents. Its remoteness also make it an ideal location to discover new species.

Why save Colombia's cloud forests?