Etiopía

The traveler can be overwhelmed by a particular feeling when approaching the lands of Ethiopia: fascination. A territory of strong geographical, climatic and cultural contrasts, and the cradle of an incredible diversity of populations, Ethiopia's identity is based on myths and legends that are still deeply ingrained in the collective unconscious. Considered the cradle of humanity since Lucy's discovery in the Omo Valley, contemporary Ethiopia is home to more than eighty different peoples, each with its own language and culture, and one of the richest ethnic amalgams in the world. In this incredible diversity, the country has been able to develop a national culture and forge close ties between its peoples. Ethiopia's richness also lies in the diversity of its geographical and historical heritage: the monolithic churches of Lalibela and Tigray, the impressive landscapes of the Simien and Bale massifs, which reach almost 4600 m, the medieval castles of Gondar, the desert and the lunar regions of Danakil...