Birds Take Flight as Colombia's Peace Deal Brings Stability and Tourism Boom Colombia has emerged from decades of conflict to become one of the most attractive destinations for birdwatching enthusiasts worldwide.
The country's peace deal with the FARC guerrilla group, brokered in 2016 after years of negotiations, has paved the way for a tourism boom that is having a transformative impact on the nation's economy and environment.
Understanding the Context of Colombia's Peace Deal The conflict between the Colombian government and FARC was ongoing since 1964, with periods of relative calm punctuated by periods of intense violence.