None of the geographical gems on Colombia's north coast purify the skin quite like El Totumo mud volcano, close to Cartagena de Indias. Have a mud massage from an experienced local and drift off into a hippo-like state of well-being.
Rising 15 metres from the ground like an oversized anthill, El Totumo is a classic example of a messy mud volcano that has been created by natural gases emitted by decaying organic matter underground. As the mud is pushed upwards by the gas, it deposits and hardens above ground. As more mud oozes out and spills over the edge, it grows in size and gradually forms what you can see today - a miniature volcano with a rich, creamy mud crater at the top.
After wallowing in the mud, you can wash yourself off at the nearby lake.
After wallowing in the mud, you can wash yourself off at the nearby lake.
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