Colombia's untapped wonder: The Mavecure Mountains
The Mavecure Mountains in Colombia are a stunning natural wonder featuring three towering rock formations that rise dramatically from the Amazon jungle. This area, sacred to local Indigenous groups, is becoming increasingly popular for tourism as Colombia's peace efforts have led to a surge in international visitors. Despite its potential, Mavecure remains relatively undiscovered compared to other Colombian tourist destinations due to limited access and infrastructure.
- ▪The Mavecure Mountains consist of three massive buttes that rise about 2,000 feet from the jungle floor.
- ▪Colombia received a record 3.1 million international visitors in the first eight months of 2025, making tourism a key part of the local economy.
- ▪Many locals have shifted from gold mining to tourism-related jobs, improving their quality of life.
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The Americas Colombia's untapped wonder: The Mavecure Mountains Updated May 30, 20266:00 AM ET Originally published May 30, 20266:00 AM ET By John Otis Sunset casts a warm glow over Colombia's remote Mavecure Mountains, where three towering rock formations rise above the Amazon jungle. John Otis/NPR hide caption toggle caption John Otis/NPR MAVECURE, Colombia – It's barely sunup in the Amazon rainforest but the sound of howler monkeys, parrots and frogs serve as nature's alarm clock. Along with a couple of friends from the U.S., I'm in eastern Colombia, a stone's throw from Venezuela. All around the landscape is green and pancake-flat to the horizon. Or so it seems. For as we start hiking, we spot three massive rock formations dramatically jutting up some 2,000 feet from the jungle floor.
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