Acacias, Colombia - a place where the simplicity of rural life meets an extraordinary commute.
Imagine starting your day with a flight across treetops. Groceries in tow, children alongside, the locals of Acacias navigate a half-mile cable, transforming hours into seconds.
Suspended over 1300 feet above the Rio Negro, this zip line isn't just a mode of transportation. It's a lifeline, cutting travel times and connecting communities.
Two fixed cables, a makeshift harness, and a wooden triangle for braking. This ingenious setup carries villagers and their essentials across 800 meters in 30 seconds.