{"id":79397,"date":"2024-04-29T10:54:54","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T15:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tomplanmytrip.com\/?page_id=79397"},"modified":"2026-01-30T09:06:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T14:06:11","slug":"gateway-amazon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/gateway-amazon\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Amazon&#8217;s Gateway"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-607bc25b destHeader\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ef7ef055 destSectionContainer\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-23c44a2d\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-326e7c7e destHeaderMask\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Amazon-Gateway-Cerros-de-Mavecure-from-the-Communidad-El-Remanso-side.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Gateway - Cerros de Mavecure - from the Communidad El Remanso side\" class=\"wp-image-79549\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Amazon-Gateway-Cerros-de-Mavecure-from-the-Communidad-El-Remanso-side.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Amazon-Gateway-Cerros-de-Mavecure-from-the-Communidad-El-Remanso-side-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Amazon-Gateway-Cerros-de-Mavecure-from-the-Communidad-El-Remanso-side-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-78fa79b2\">\n<p>[tpmt_breadcrumb]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading destHeaderTitle light has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6b79559eb9f464e7e23e10d271c382d8\">Colombia Travel Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading destHeaderTitleSub has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ad55b708748e907cb3f539b9b5a7f708\">Amazon&#8217;s Gateway<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading destHeaderTitleSubSmall has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f478c108d1ce4f0b524242644049b1dc\">Colombia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"destHeaderText has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1ab875b5ce54e28ab50982b539a2a9c8\">This vast region, backed by the Andes mountain range, includes the departments of Putumayo, Caqueta, Guaviare, and Guainia. It is teeming with rivers and waterfalls and boasts an incredible diversity of ecosystems, blending vast forests, plains, and astonishing geological formations. It&#8217;s a magnificent playground for nature lovers, outdoor activities, and wildlife and flora observation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-23e84385 destSectionContainer normal\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fb46d96e postHeaderAccordion gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1e294904 postHeaderAccordionPanel gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2ec74e2a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-2ec74e2a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Why trust TOM PLAN MY TRIP?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-b0893f7b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b0893f7b\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3f988422 postHeaderAccordionPanelContent\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bd22543f postHeaderAccordionPanelContentInfos\">\n\n<p>We are on a quest across Colombia to discover<strong> the top local agencies<\/strong> to establish a trustworthy <strong>network of experts<\/strong> and gather <strong>unique, valuable insights<\/strong> for each destination. 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To make you<strong> fall in love <\/strong>with Colombia <strong>effortlessly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"787\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"118543\">Learn more about us<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<br> <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"118520\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/EnCjuyU3DGgQcWM39\" data-type=\"link\" 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It is part of the natural region of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/amazon\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3336\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"82819\">Colombian Amazon<\/a><\/strong> and also borders the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/llanos-orientales\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3334\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"82820\">Eastern Llanos<\/a><\/strong> (with the departments of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/gateway-amazon\/san-jose-del-guaviare\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8885\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"82821\">Guaviare<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/gateway-amazon\/cerros-de-mavecure\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"79400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"82822\">Guainia<\/a><\/strong>) and the <strong>Andes<\/strong> <strong>Region<\/strong> (the departments of Caqueta and Putumayo). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This region is both isolated from the rest of Colombia and relatively accessible by road or by plane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The total area of <strong>the four departments <\/strong>is approximately 240,000 km\u00b2, about the size of the <strong>United Kingdom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-03a7c52c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-32502fa0 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-32502fa0\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Why visit this region<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-2d0c7c63\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2d0c7c63\">\n\n<p>Thanks to its geographic location, this region is a <strong>haven for nature enthusiasts<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll likely be among the few tourists experiencing this incredible flora and fauna, as it has only <strong>recently become accessible to tourism<\/strong>. The area is also crisscrossed by <strong>powerful rivers<\/strong> and situated at the edge of the <strong>Guiana Shield<\/strong>, providing stunning views. The <strong>indigenous population<\/strong> is prominent, shaping the local relationship with nature and the common use of traditional medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, <strong>this area is perfect for<\/strong> adventurers who want to explore the Amazon&#8217;s biodiversity and culture while also enjoying various landscapes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d81f3b98 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c3f0cf06 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c3f0cf06\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Best time to visit this region<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-e357eeb3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e357eeb3\">\n\n<p>This region is consistently<strong> hot and humid<\/strong>. Typically, <strong>it rains much more between April and October<\/strong>. Key periods include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mini-version of Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/strong>: June &#8211; November<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mavicure<\/strong> and its white sand beaches: December &#8211; March<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flooded forest of Guainia<\/strong>: May &#8211; October<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0d9e04f1 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-328c0d6b gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-328c0d6b\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How many days are enough to enjoy it fully<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-a2778b4d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a2778b4d\">\n\n<p>Since these departments have recently become accessible to travelers, there are <strong>limited tourism infrastructures.<\/strong> The easiest way to fully enjoy your trip (and save time and money) is to <strong>book through a local agency<\/strong>, which will take care of you from your arrival. <strong>Usually, 4 to 5 days <\/strong>are enough to explore the destination thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b4626f37\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-2e183a9c gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/san-jose-del-guaviare\/#postWhat\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"82823\">Best Guaviare Trips<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-90916390 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Amazon-Gateway-Mocoa-Tom-and-Adrien-on-the-top-of-Fin-Del-Mundo-waterfall-1.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Gateway - Mocoa - Tom and Adrien on the top of Fin Del Mundo waterfall\" class=\"wp-image-80955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Amazon-Gateway-Mocoa-Tom-and-Adrien-on-the-top-of-Fin-Del-Mundo-waterfall-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Amazon-Gateway-Mocoa-Tom-and-Adrien-on-the-top-of-Fin-Del-Mundo-waterfall-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Amazon-Gateway-Mocoa-Tom-and-Adrien-on-the-top-of-Fin-Del-Mundo-waterfall-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d8b4b756 postItineraryBox us\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c86b1e0d postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c87ca1306a776b7ea9c51a1a756a9d94\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Our secret to actually enjoying your Colombia vacation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fb919e6128a2217dc926075b21747671\">AI and social media have turned travel into a frantic race. Everyone follows the same itineraries, rushes from one tourist spot to another for fear of &#8220;missing out,&#8221; without ever stopping to truly experience the country.<br><br>We refuse that for your Colombia trip. No more superficial, exhausting travel.<br><br>In 11 years of passionate exploration, we&#8217;ve meticulously handpicked our favorites\u2014places, experiences, hotels\u2014then organized them in a logical and optimized way. The goal? 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Near <strong>Mocoa<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll find iconic waterfalls such as <strong>Cascada Fin del Mundo<\/strong> and <strong>Hornoyaco<\/strong>, and near <strong>Florencia<\/strong>, you can enjoy the view from <strong>Cascada Anayacito<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-73e55c86 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-fc5ba44d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-fc5ba44d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Plan awesome water activities<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-1a2d4b66\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1a2d4b66\">\n\n<p>Rafting and tubing are not as common as around <strong>Medellin<\/strong> or <strong>San Gil<\/strong>, but there&#8217;s still some fun to be had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Former FARC members in <strong>San Vicente del Caguan<\/strong> offer rafting on the beautiful <strong>Rio Pato<\/strong> (<em>edit 2024: not doable at the moment for security reasons<\/em>), and from <strong>Florencia<\/strong>, you can go tubing on a section of the <strong>Caqueta River<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf2d7417 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c4ff2bd7 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c4ff2bd7\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Rivers as beautiful as they are unique<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-79aa4d81\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-79aa4d81\">\n\n<p>Trust me, there&#8217;s a river for every taste. Water and erosion have crafted stunning and mysterious canyons like <strong>Mandiyaco<\/strong> and <strong>Portales de la Fraguita<\/strong>, along with natural pools such as the <strong>pozos naturales de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/gateway-amazon\/san-jose-del-guaviare\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8885\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"82824\">San Jos\u00e9 del Guaviare<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that&#8217;s not all! At <strong>Ca\u00f1o Sabana<\/strong>, the well-known aquatic plant <strong>Macarenia Clavigera<\/strong> (the same one found at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/llanos-orientales\/cano-cristales\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8890\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"82825\">Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/a><\/strong>) turns the riverbed red during the rainy season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Rio Atabapo<\/strong> (near <a data-lasso-id=\"82826\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/gateway-amazon\/cerros-de-mavecure\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"79400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Inirida<\/strong><\/a>), the water itself is clear and red due to the tannin from tree roots. This area of Colombia is also where three massive rivers meet to flow into the <strong>Orinoco<\/strong>, forming the phenomenon known as the <strong>Estrella Fluvial<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25cfa41b\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-22dd3af9 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0b581585\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Amazon-Gateway-San-Jose-Del-Guaviare-cano-Sabana-Adrien-1.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Gateway - San Jos\u00e9 Del Guaviare - ca\u00f1o Sabana -Adrien (1)\" class=\"wp-image-80966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Amazon-Gateway-San-Jose-Del-Guaviare-cano-Sabana-Adrien-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Amazon-Gateway-San-Jose-Del-Guaviare-cano-Sabana-Adrien-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Amazon-Gateway-San-Jose-Del-Guaviare-cano-Sabana-Adrien-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9f373bf9 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-08324014 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ad428c755dda7f5e48fe497409f42ca7\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Nature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fa726965128a71b418e17cca9fb6971c\">A biodiversity unique in the world.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-30532df8 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2615789a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e7af2e40 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-e7af2e40\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Birdwatching<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-68f99c4d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-68f99c4d\">\n\n<p>There are <strong>more than 1,000 bird species<\/strong> in <strong>Caqueta and Putumayo<\/strong> alone (that&#8217;s 10% of the planet&#8217;s species). I don&#8217;t know of any lodges specializing in bird watching in this region yet, but some local guides are starting to gain excellent knowledge and have a precise list of species that can be observed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on what you&#8217;re looking for and your level of Spanish, <strong>the easiest way is to arrange an excursion with an agency in Bogot\u00e1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-21c5fe4d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-715ab876 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-715ab876\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">CEA de Corpoamazon\u00eda<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-a72615bf\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a72615bf\">\n\n<p>It\u2019s not easy to spot animals in the jungle, and I don&#8217;t like highlighting places where they are kept in captivity. However, <strong>the CEA of Corpoamazon\u00eda <\/strong>(an institution dedicated to protecting the Amazon), <strong>near Mocoa<\/strong>, is different. They care for animals that are <strong>victims of illegal trade<\/strong> or hunting and cannot be released back into the wild. That&#8217;s where I saw my first tapirs and the Pirarucu\u2014the world&#8217;s largest-scaled river fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are scheduled tours, museums, and informative panels to help you learn more about this incredible flora and fauna\u2014all in Spanish.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-95eccad4 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-73dfe2b4 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-73dfe2b4\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Breathtaking landscapes<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-71a292ba\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-71a292ba\">\n\n<p>This is a region of Colombia where the <strong>Andes<\/strong>, the <strong>Eastern Plains<\/strong>, the <strong>Guiana Shield<\/strong>, and the <strong>Amazon<\/strong> converge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the great rivers winding through the lush jungle, you&#8217;ll find famous tepuis (high plateaus with steep cliffs), such as the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/gateway-amazon\/cerros-de-mavecure\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"79400\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"82828\">Cerros de Mavecure<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong>Chiribiquete National Park<\/strong> (closed to the public).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These unique soils have also given rise to distinctive rock formations, some of which resemble abandoned cities or deep, unexplored caves, like those in the <strong>Los Guacharos National Park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-228bf6d4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4df6d96a postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-567226c0\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Amazon-Gateway-Cerros-de-Mavecure-Red-river-close-to-los-3-cerros-1.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Gateway - Cerros de Mavecure - Red river close to los 3 cerros\" class=\"wp-image-80954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Amazon-Gateway-Cerros-de-Mavecure-Red-river-close-to-los-3-cerros-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Amazon-Gateway-Cerros-de-Mavecure-Red-river-close-to-los-3-cerros-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Amazon-Gateway-Cerros-de-Mavecure-Red-river-close-to-los-3-cerros-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f3b20923 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6393a67 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a73fdc870a5cbe229e9c803208a73c80\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Culture &amp; history<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a8a97e320550e7742d9127296eafd1e3\">A strong indigenous culture.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-95435ca1 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a20a91c2 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-9baeadf3 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-9baeadf3\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Native communities<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-5a55c37d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5a55c37d\">\n\n<p><strong>The indigenous people<\/strong> of the region have <strong>faced many challenges<\/strong>, from rubber trafficking and ideological massacres to ecclesiastical missionaries and coca cultivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some communities live in isolation and have little interaction with others (as seen in <strong>Guaviare<\/strong>), while others have established programs <strong>to preserve their traditions <\/strong>and share them with visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was pleasantly surprised by the activities I participated in during my stay in the <strong>Cerros de Mavecure<\/strong> (learning traditional hunting and fishing, making yuca flour) and by the strong connection the <strong>people of Putumayo<\/strong> have with ancestral medicines.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d9e12f96 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-6ec2b524 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-6ec2b524\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Ancestral medicines<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-b4a05cd9\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b4a05cd9\">\n\n<p>The indigenous peoples of the Amazon have always had a deep connection with nature. Some, known as <strong>Taitas<\/strong>, know how to perform plant-based treatments to cleanse the body and mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These treatments might involve ceremonies with <strong>Yage<\/strong> (Ayahuasca), <strong>Mambe<\/strong> (tobacco), or <strong>Kambo<\/strong> (applying frog poison to the skin). It&#8217;s crucial to view these ancestral medicines<strong> as a means of introspection<\/strong>, not as recreational activities, and to participate with trusted individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Sibundoy Valley<\/strong> in <strong>Putumayo<\/strong> is frequently mentioned as a site where these ceremonies occur.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-172b9fe3 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-3da0835b gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-3da0835b\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Inspiring career changes<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7b697ba5\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7b697ba5\">\n\n<p>Because of their isolation, these departments have been heavily affected <strong>by the illegal coca trade<\/strong>. Only since the <strong>2015 peace accords<\/strong> have travelers been able to visit safely. Consequently, many peasants and former guerrillas returned to &#8220;normal life&#8221; almost overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The government has initiated <strong>several programs <\/strong>to assist them in launching responsible tourism projects to create new sources of income for the region. Though these programs have been hindered by corruption and inefficiency, there have been some notable successes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Noteworthy examples include the ex-FARC members who started a rafting business in <strong>San Vicente del Caguan<\/strong> and the various <strong>fincas<\/strong> (farms) that now host tourists in <strong>Guaviare<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4a84bda5 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-8a8ea4be gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-8a8ea4be\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Deciphering rock paintings<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-3191e747\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3191e747\">\n\n<p>The area around <strong>San Jos\u00e9 del Guaviare<\/strong> is home to stunning rock paintings that, according to initial studies, <strong>date back 12,000 years<\/strong>. Animals and scenes of daily life are clearly visible. The most well-known sites are <strong>Cerro Azul<\/strong> and <strong>Nuevo Tolima<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bc563b2e\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9aaf16a3 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0a15b2fb\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cerro-Azul-H.jpg\" alt=\"Cerro Azul San Jose del Guaviare Amazon - Adrien\" class=\"wp-image-80737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cerro-Azul-H.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cerro-Azul-H-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cerro-Azul-H-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0b5de862 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-89ef52d0 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aa70a6fc4d8bd9599807439a48bb0a0a\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">MULTI-DAY EXCURSIONS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-35d01f718d96edaa36a5b8ac9b4bbfe7\">To fully experience each department, it&#8217;s best to rely on a local agency that arranges everything.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c6d42d96 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-71a4589e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1c15f51a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1c15f51a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Explore San Jos\u00e9 del Guaviare and around<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-203757aa\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-203757aa\">\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/san-jose-del-guaviare\/#postWhat\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83866\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"82829\">Expeditions around San Jos\u00e9 del Guaviare<\/a><\/strong> vary depending on whether<strong> it&#8217;s the rainy or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/san-jose-del-guaviare\/dry-season-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83874\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"82830\">dry season.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year-round adventures include hikes through private nature reserves to see waterfalls, mysterious rock formations (like <strong>Puerto de Orion<\/strong>, <strong>Ciudad de Piedra<\/strong>, and <strong>Los Tuneles<\/strong>), and ancient rock paintings (<strong>Cerro Azul<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/san-jose-del-guaviare\/wet-season-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83871\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"82831\">I prefer visiting during the rainy season,<\/a><\/strong> as you can also witness the pink river of <strong>Ca\u00f1o Sabana<\/strong> and take a dip in the <strong>pozos naturales<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-de063d98 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-5b666703 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-5b666703\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Explore the Cerros de Mavecure and around<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-c5e05476\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c5e05476\">\n\n<p>To this day, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/gateway-amazon\/cerros-de-mavecure\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"79400\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"82832\">Cerros de Mavecure<\/a><\/strong> remains<strong> one of the best expeditions<\/strong> I&#8217;ve experienced in Colombia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These impressive<strong> black granite mountains<\/strong>, rising several hundred meters high, are isolated in the midst of an endless jungle and accessible only by boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The itinerary includes <strong>ascending the smallest Cerro<\/strong> to admire the view, boat excursions on magnificent rivers, <strong>cultural activities<\/strong> within the Indigenous community, and relaxation on white-sand beaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These spectacular landscapes <strong>made me feel like I was on another planet<\/strong>\u2014absolutely breathtaking.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-42274895 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7b97a41c gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7b97a41c\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Explore Mocoa and around<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-4edb9c12\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4edb9c12\">\n\n<p><strong>Mocoa<\/strong> is a <strong>true haven for waterfall lovers<\/strong>\u2014though, between us, I prefer the ones in the <strong>Meta<\/strong> department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local agencies offer <strong>3 to 5-day tours<\/strong> to explore popular spots like <strong>Cascada Fin del Mundo<\/strong>, <strong>La Honda<\/strong>, <strong>Salto del Indio<\/strong>, the <strong>Donde se Oculta el Sol<\/strong> nature reserve, and <strong>Mandiyaco Canyon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep things interesting and avoid a repetitive itinerary (waterfalls are great, but I&#8217;m no fish), I suggest adding nature-based activities such as visiting the <strong>CEA<\/strong> or the <strong>Mariposario de Paway<\/strong> (butterfly house).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c48bd000 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1a6ab790 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1a6ab790\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Explore Florencia and around<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 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would be a shame not to include the <strong>rafting activities<\/strong> offered in <strong>San Vicente de Caguan<\/strong>. Besides exploring impressive canyons, the local population will <strong>share stories<\/strong> about the 50-year armed conflict in Colombia. Alongside these emotionally rich encounters, you&#8217;ll stop at the stunning <strong>Anayacito<\/strong> waterfall (190 m) and the intriguing <strong>Portales del Frag\u00fcita<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Edit 2024: rafting at San Vicente de Caguan is currently not possible for safety reasons.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6b45c2f2\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-f9a1ad27 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/san-jose-del-guaviare\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"82833\">Best Guaviare Trips<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b5f839b6 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6a309428\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cerros-de-Mavecure-Inirida-Amazon.jpg\" alt=\"Cerros de Mavecure Inirida Amazon\" class=\"wp-image-80756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cerros-de-Mavecure-Inirida-Amazon.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cerros-de-Mavecure-Inirida-Amazon-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cerros-de-Mavecure-Inirida-Amazon-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-662c9e49 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5cba621d postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-430312a851ce7a7e79d80707e614972e\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">WHERE TO STAY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-419e7644465d9bc6802076712c4c5bdc\">From classic city hotels to eco-hotels in the wilderness.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a5a1cfd7 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-36bb7b71 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-30a4773f gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-30a4773f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Camping<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-52c9d59d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-52c9d59d\">\n\n<p>Certain destinations are so far off the beaten path that <strong>there are no hotels<\/strong>. Travelers sleep in communities where <strong>tents with mattresses<\/strong> have been arranged for them. This was the case for me at <strong>Cerros de Mavecure<\/strong>. A few meters away, we had a bucket for a shower and functional toilets\u2014most of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These accommodations are <strong>quite adequate<\/strong>, especially given the geographic location. However, you&#8217;ll need to set aside some of your usual comforts for a few days.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-83a6953c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2a34ab60 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-2a34ab60\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Hotels in cities<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-15622b2b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-15622b2b\">\n\n<p>The major cities in this region are beginning to offer comfortable hotels, though they are not yet on par with the superb boutique hotels found in other, more touristy regions of Colombia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When local agencies offer multi-day tours, <strong>they typically include a &#8220;standard&#8221; hotel in the package<\/strong>, but travelers can opt for an upgrade at an additional cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are sensitive to heat and humidity, <strong>an air-conditioned hotel<\/strong> might be more comfortable.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-86e77e27 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d96f580e gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-d96f580e\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Peaceful ecohotels<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-62e5818a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-62e5818a\">\n\n<p>I particularly enjoyed the hotels around <strong>Mocoa<\/strong> (the <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"82834\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/posada_dantayaco_mocoa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dantayaco cabins<\/a><\/strong>, <a data-lasso-id=\"82835\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pawayputumayo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Paway cabin<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>Posada de Porta del Sol<\/strong>) and the ecolodges around <strong>San Jos\u00e9 del Guaviare<\/strong> (<strong>Nukak<\/strong> and <strong>Playa Guio<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e2f09120 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c44d1b2a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c44d1b2a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Ecolodges<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-fc3b15c2\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc3b15c2\">\n\n<p>Since 2016, this team has been running the ecolodge<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-isla-escondida.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"194624\"> La Isla Escondida<\/a><\/strong> (for tourists and scientists) in the foothills of the Amazon. They are surrounded by primary forest and offer good accommodation and food. The lodge is often overlooked because it is not near romantic places like Tayrona or Leticia. Or because Putumayo has a bad reputation. But the area is very safe and also very beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>This is not a place I have had the opportunity to visit yet. But I find it&#8217;s always interesting to get off the beaten path, and this option seems very appealing to me!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ee241903\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-60ea41d4 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7f70606a\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/9a-Amazon-Gateway-Horizontal-1.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Gateway - Florencia Caqueta\" class=\"wp-image-80957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/9a-Amazon-Gateway-Horizontal-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/9a-Amazon-Gateway-Horizontal-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/9a-Amazon-Gateway-Horizontal-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ce272a88 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-eb0d8032 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d7ba962d6c29647ce2b0e49467464540\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">EATING AND DRINKING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f64026e5fd97da59acc072a90ab467b1\">Expect to find mainly Amazonian specialties there\u2014refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/amazon\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3336\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"82836\">our guide on the Amazon<\/a>.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cbf42c9b\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e078a65f postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4abd7fbe\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Food-in-Kenke-Reserve-in-Inirida-Amazon-Gateway-Colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"Food in Kenke Reserve in Inirida Amazon Gateway Colombia (1)\" class=\"wp-image-80956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Food-in-Kenke-Reserve-in-Inirida-Amazon-Gateway-Colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Food-in-Kenke-Reserve-in-Inirida-Amazon-Gateway-Colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Food-in-Kenke-Reserve-in-Inirida-Amazon-Gateway-Colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bb616c0a postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d7b01e53 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-44af1b828e91966653e0a3267c3e01b5\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">TRANSPORTation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eedd7f03932f7f97e046ddfffb9a5d54\">A remote area, though significantly more accessible than the rest of the Amazon.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-01e1db29 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5311658e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-9d91736c gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-9d91736c\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Getting by plane<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-c12e324f\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c12e324f\">\n\n<p>It\u2019s the<strong> fastest and easiest way<\/strong> to reach the capitals of these departments. Only small airlines serve them, and <strong>there aren\u2019t flights every day<\/strong>. The websites of these companies have improved significantly compared to a few years ago, but you may not be able to access them if you&#8217;re outside of Colombia. This is inconvenient because it\u2019s best to<strong> book these tickets in advance<\/strong> to ensure availability and get the best prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To reach <strong>Florencia<\/strong>: flights from <strong>Bogot\u00e1<\/strong> and <strong>Cali<\/strong> with <strong>Satena<\/strong> &amp; <strong>Clicair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To reach <strong>Villa Garzon<\/strong> (Mocoa): flights from <strong>Bogot\u00e1<\/strong> with <strong>Satena<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To reach <strong>San Jos\u00e9 del Guaviare<\/strong>: flights from <strong>Bogot\u00e1<\/strong> with <strong>Satena<\/strong> and <strong>Clicair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To reach <strong>Inirida<\/strong>: flights from <strong>Bogot\u00e1<\/strong> or <strong>Villavicencio<\/strong> with <strong>Satena<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-56f54787 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-91861fd4 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-91861fd4\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Getting bys bus<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-dc0efd4f\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dc0efd4f\">\n\n<p>Except for <strong>Inirida<\/strong>, the major cities in this region are <strong>fairly well connected <\/strong>by the road network. You just need to be prepared for <strong>long hours on the bus<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a cheaper and more environmentally friendly option than flying. <strong>Overnight buses<\/strong> will save you a lot of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mocoa<\/strong> is accessible from <strong>Bogot\u00e1<\/strong> and <strong>Medell\u00edn<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Florencia<\/strong> is accessible from <strong>Bogot\u00e1<\/strong>, <strong>Cali<\/strong>, and <strong>Medell\u00edn<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>San Jos\u00e9 del Guaviare<\/strong> is accessible from <strong>Bogot\u00e1<\/strong> and <strong>Villavicencio<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1f27130a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-9ec9b391 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-9ec9b391\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Getting around<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-3c310e1c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3c310e1c\">\n\n<p>As soon as you move away from the big cities, the roads quickly <strong>turn into dirt tracks.<\/strong> The public transport used to connect villages is <strong>the jeep<\/strong>, where everyone piles into the back. If you want to get to specific places, you&#8217;ll need to use <strong>private transportation<\/strong>. This could be a <strong>tuk-tuk<\/strong> if the destination isn&#8217;t too far or a jeep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another common option is <strong>taking a boat.<\/strong> These trips are usually more expensive (they consume more fuel) but are much faster and more enjoyable. I used boats frequently during my stay in <strong>Guainia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s never easy to find private transport at the last minute, so it&#8217;s advisable to visit the region with a local agency.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-130ab8a3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-266aa073 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2550ec6c\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Airport-Leticia-Amazon-Colombia.jpg\" alt=\"Airport Leticia Amazon Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-80868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Airport-Leticia-Amazon-Colombia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Airport-Leticia-Amazon-Colombia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Airport-Leticia-Amazon-Colombia-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-e981b3d9 destSection destExperience\" id=\"destExperience\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center destTitle has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1edf3b294b02c4a7584e84bf9a5ff8da\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Favorite excursions in This Region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center destIntro has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a104bb6a190588939f4217dee4b84888\">Directly contact the best local agencies for these trips<\/p>\n\n\n<p>[tpmt_activities_carousel region=10]<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6523c558 destMore\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc9fc63f destMoreContainer\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3bce46af destMoreIllu\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-4d0e9ffd\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"591\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-4d0e9ffd\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-adrien-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"tom-adrien-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-adrien-1.png 747w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-adrien-1-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cd3650fe\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading destMoreTitle has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19d9e8387353123fe2493a1f80826ce3\">Looking for more activities? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"destMoreInfos has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25e95048211a5240b3a0ee8e64a4fb2d\">We personally select and test the best tours in Colombia\u2014to help you make the right choices.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-98ff1c2c gb-button-text destCta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/\" data-lasso-id=\"82837\">See all tours<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-ddbeb640 destSection destReviews\" id=\"destReview\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-61de140b destSectionContainer\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center destTitle\">Traveler Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"French couple who traveled to Colombia with Tomplanmytrip | Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hagp-BVnn2g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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