This looks like a fantastic adventure.
I supervise the Minnesota Biological Survey (have mostly plant ecology and botanical training). I have been to central and south america many times-often on my own or with small tours. The ecotours rarely feature plants or ecological systems specifically. Do you have suggestions about potential contacts in Columbia with whom I could either assist with collecting or merely get a small tour?

Thanks for you help, sincerely carmen converse

I recently hiked up the east slope of the andes (Ven) with andestropicales-very enjoyable but little botanical interpretation. Your suggestions would be appreciated.