{"id":8890,"date":"2019-05-01T18:21:07","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T00:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tomplanmytrip.com\/?page_id=8890"},"modified":"2026-01-29T04:15:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:15:24","slug":"cano-cristales","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/llanos-orientales\/cano-cristales\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Ca\u00f1o Cristales"},"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\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Adrien-Tom-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84924\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Adrien-Tom-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Adrien-Tom-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Adrien-Tom-2-768x576.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-72edb5a5e2d3a454e17ed277f72bf4c4\">Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/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-aa8e793914d3750144a68e49991e42ab\">Ca\u00f1o Cristales, located in the Meta department, is famous worldwide as the river of five colors. 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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-2bee2c7a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2bee2c7a\">\n\n<p>Ca\u00f1o Cristales is located in the <strong>Meta department<\/strong> of Colombia, at the heart of the <strong>Serran\u00eda de la Macarena National Park<\/strong>\u2014which rises from the <strong>Guiana Shield<\/strong>, the oldest geological formation on Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>La Macarena National Park<\/strong>, encompassing <strong>629,280 hectares<\/strong>, is located at the junction of the <strong>Andes Mountains<\/strong>, the <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"81209\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/llanos-orientales\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3334\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eastern plains<\/a><\/strong>, and the <a data-lasso-id=\"81210\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/amazon\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3336\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Amazon rainforest<\/strong><\/a>. It is one of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/best-colombia-national-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"45629\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"196153\">Colombia&#8217;s 60 national parks.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This area is <strong>rich in biodiversity.<\/strong> It is home to various forests, rivers, rock formations, and numerous species of birds and wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Ca\u00f1o Cristales River <\/strong>extends for about <strong>100 kilometers<\/strong>, weaving through narrow gorges and stone terraces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"84927\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-in-La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-in-La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia-2-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-in-La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia-2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-in-La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia-2-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\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\">The story of Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/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>Ca\u00f1o Cristales has a history that is both rich and complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overlooked by the Spanish<\/strong> for more than three centuries, the Llanos region was difficult to reach because of the <strong>Orinoco River<\/strong> and the harsh climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In 1969<\/strong>, Colombian farmers discovered Ca\u00f1o Cristales, but it remained largely unknown until <strong>the 1980s<\/strong>, when a Colombian journalist reported on it. However, the armed conflict kept the region dangerous and inaccessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It wasn&#8217;t until 2009<\/strong> that the security situation improved, allowing the site to reopen to the public. Tourism began in 2010, and today, approximately <strong>20,000 tourists<\/strong> visit Ca\u00f1o Cristales each year.<\/p>\n\n\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\/04\/Los-Llanos-La-Macarena-Cano-Cristales.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-79331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Los-Llanos-La-Macarena-Cano-Cristales.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Los-Llanos-La-Macarena-Cano-Cristales-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Los-Llanos-La-Macarena-Cano-Cristales-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\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\">Why visit Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/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>Just two words: <strong>Unique experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The river is <strong>famous for its vibrant colors<\/strong>, thanks to the <strong>Macarenia Clavigera<\/strong>, an endemic aquatic plant that changes color depending on sun exposure. The riverbed displays hues of <strong>green, pink, red, purple, and brown<\/strong>, offering a breathtaking natural spectacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong>only see it in Colombia<\/strong>\u2014there are currently two other sites where you can admire this phenomenon, but they are less impressive (<strong>San Jos\u00e9 del Guaviare<\/strong> and <strong>Yarumales<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But that&#8217;s not all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ca\u00f1o Cristales is surrounded by waterfalls, impressive rock formations, a river with powerful rapids, the enchanting Llanera culture, and the exceptional biodiversity of the <strong>La Macarena National Park<\/strong>, where you can observe savannas, jungles, and a wide variety of birds and mammals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, by visiting Ca\u00f1o Cristales, you <strong>support responsible tourism<\/strong> that protects this natural site and makes a significant financial contribution to the <strong>local population.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun fact: <\/strong>Did you know that Ca\u00f1o Cristales appeared in the animated movie <strong>Encanto<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"86476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Adrien-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Adrien-3-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Adrien-3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Adrien-3-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1fb7fd0f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-6585964f gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-6585964f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Best time to visit Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/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-2de3dd8c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2de3dd8c\">\n\n<p>The park is open to the public precisely during this time of year, usually from <strong>mid-June to late November<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Access is regulated <\/strong>to preserve its natural beauty, with a maximum of <strong>300+ people per day<\/strong>. It&#8217;s advisable to make arrangements before arriving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To avoid crowds <\/strong>and increase your chances of being among the 300, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/best-time-to-travel-to-colombia-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3072\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"196154\">avoid weekends and public holidays<\/a><\/strong>\u2014which are quite numerous in Colombia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best months<\/strong> are <strong>July to September<\/strong>, with fewer cloudy or rainy days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Be prepared to sweat<\/strong>. The average temperature is 23 degrees in the evening and 28 degrees during the day. And, of course, it&#8217;s very humid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"84917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Piscina-Natural-Los-Llanos-Colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Piscina-Natural-Los-Llanos-Colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Piscina-Natural-Los-Llanos-Colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Piscina-Natural-Los-Llanos-Colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4904453a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-a389d71c gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-a389d71c\"><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-b2187a02\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b2187a02\">\n\n<p>There are<strong> packages of 3, 4, 5, or 6 days<\/strong> offered by agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Considering<\/strong> that a bit of luck is needed to fully enjoy <strong>Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/strong> (rain the day before and sunshine during the visit), that there are fun activities to do in the area, and that the highest costs are the park entrance fees and airfare, <strong>the ideal duration is 5 days.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>5 days<\/strong>, agencies include <strong>two visits<\/strong> to Ca\u00f1o Cristales (via different trails), and you won&#8217;t have to pay the park entrance fees again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a data-lasso-id=\"81213\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/los-llanos\/rainbow-river\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83906\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You can consider a 4-day package<\/a><\/strong> if you only have <strong>2 weeks in Colombia<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll still have a <strong>buffer day<\/strong> in case of bad weather. In any case, <strong>don&#8217;t choose the 3-day package!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you decide to do it yourself <\/strong>by hiring a certified guide in La Macarena and handling the administrative procedures, you should plan for at least <strong>6 days<\/strong>. Personally, we stayed for a <strong>week<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\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\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Pinos-Waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Pinos-Waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-3-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Pinos-Waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Pinos-Waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-3-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\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-fa794dd1 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/los-llanos\/cano-cristales\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81214\">Best Ca\u00f1o Cristales tours<\/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\/Colombia-Amazon-Gateway-Cano-Cristales-Tom.jpg\" alt=\"Ca\u00f1o Cristales Colombia - Amazon Gateway - Tom\" class=\"wp-image-80953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Colombia-Amazon-Gateway-Cano-Cristales-Tom.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Colombia-Amazon-Gateway-Cano-Cristales-Tom-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Colombia-Amazon-Gateway-Cano-Cristales-Tom-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? To give you beautiful, authentic experiences, away from the crowds, with minimal time wasted on transfers.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-41dcd792\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-cd4814c3 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-services\/tailor-made-trip-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"196562\"><strong>See our trips to Colombia<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f0e2270c 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\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono.jpg\" alt=\"Barichara - Salto del mono\" class=\"wp-image-96577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono-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-a617df28 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-933c6bc6 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0c943b7611ccc427b86f2de896815708\">HOW TO VISIT CA\u00d1O CRISTALES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17e3422717b42ce9087f365cfb06f683\">This is the star activity of your trip to La Macarena.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a48af8bb gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-de9bae4b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f7404484 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f7404484\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Why is it a rainbow river?<\/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-5457cfd1\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5457cfd1\">\n\n<p><strong>Macarenia clavigera<\/strong> is the star of <strong>Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/strong>. When the river\u2019s water level is low, it looks like a kind of creeping lichen, almost invisible, covering some rocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then the first rains come, the river swells, and the magic happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Covered with water, it starts to bloom. But be careful, <strong>Macarenia Clavigera is fragile. <\/strong>It must be <strong>exposed to sunlight while submerged<\/strong> to achieve its famous shades of <strong>red, pink, and purple<\/strong>. Those hidden by the shadow of trees turn <strong>green<\/strong>. And as soon as the water recedes, the plant dies and turns <strong>brown<\/strong>. Additionally, the color of the rock, typical of the region and the <strong>Guiana Shield<\/strong>, takes on a golden yellow hue when covered by water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, we witness an incredible spectacle where red, purple, pink, yellow, and green mingle in the riverbed deep in the Llanos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enjoy it, <strong>Cormacarena<\/strong> has <strong>marked 3 trails<\/strong>. Let\u2019s see which ones.<\/p>\n\n\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\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\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\">The trails to discover Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/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>The hike through Ca\u00f1o Cristales Park offers <strong>several marked trails<\/strong> to explore this unique natural site. <strong>Each trail reveals breathtaking landscapes<\/strong>: colorful rivers, viewpoints, rock formations, waterfalls, and crystal-clear pools. A local guide is mandatory, and the park office assigns the trail based on the group (and your agency&#8217;s contacts), which helps distribute visitors evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But don&#8217;t worry; <strong>each trail passes through the most impressive sections of Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/strong> and lasts about <strong>7 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also found the guides to be well-organized, communicating via radio to ensure groups don&#8217;t cross paths. We felt like we were alone in the world, and it was a pleasant experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are the 3 trails:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sendero Los Pianos<\/strong>: This 6.5 km trail is the shortest, featuring spots like Ca\u00f1o Escondido, Cascada de la Virgen, Cascada Los Pianos, Los Cuarzos, Tapete Rojo, and Piscina del Turista.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sendero Alto del \u00c1guila<\/strong>: At 9 km, this is the longest trail. It passes through Cascada de la Virgen, Cascada Piedra Negra, Salto del \u00c1guila, Cascada la Escalera, Pozo Cuadrado, El Tapete Rojo, and Los Ochos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sendero Pailones<\/strong>: This 8 km trail traverses lesser-known areas with green Macarenia Clavigera. It includes Piscina Carol Cristal, Cascada Carol Cristal, El Coliseo, Pozo del Coraz\u00f3n, and Los Ochos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\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\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Pinos-Waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Pinos-Waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Pinos-Waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Pinos-Waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\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\">Ca\u00f1o Cristales&#8217; landmarks<\/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>All the trails pass <strong>through 4 sites:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tapete Largo<\/strong>: To admire <strong>Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/strong> from above. You can see a long stretch of the river colored by the plants&#8217; red, the rocks&#8217; yellow and gray, the jungle&#8217;s green, and the sky&#8217;s blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tapete Rojo<\/strong>: This area has the highest concentration of aquatic plants. Like Leonardo da Vinci&#8217;s Mona Lisa, it&#8217;s a masterpiece that&#8217;s hard to take your eyes off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Los Ochos<\/strong>: Since the <strong>Serran\u00eda de la Macarena<\/strong> is part of the Guiana Shield, erosion has had time to work its magic. The river current has created a series of circular pools, each displaying different colors depending on its depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Piscina de los Turistas<\/strong>: This is the best spot for swimming, with clear water and depths of up to 4 meters. If you brought your mask, now is the time to use it.<\/p>\n\n\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\/06\/Cano-Cristales-La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia-3-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia-3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia-3-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c7888d5b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-6b71dab8 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-6b71dab8\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Waterfalls and swimming spots<\/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-0085517d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0085517d\">\n\n<p>Yes, you can swim during your visit to Ca\u00f1o Cristales\u2014with the heat, it was a treat. This is possible in specific areas where there are no aquatic plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>using sunscreen, insect repellent, or other products is forbidden <\/strong>because they destroy aquatic plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, there are <strong>two swimming spots per trail.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides <strong>La Piscina del Turista<\/strong>, we also stopped at <strong>Cascada Los Cuarzos<\/strong>. This pool is surrounded by vegetation and impressive rocks with geometric shapes. It is fed by a waterfall that resembles a white curtain you can slip behind. It is a true little paradise.<\/p>\n\n\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\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Cuarzo-waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Cuarzo-waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Cuarzo-waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Cuarzo-waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25cfa41b\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-e205730f gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/los-llanos\/cano-cristales\/#postWhat\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81215\">Planning your trip<\/a>\n\n<\/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\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Cuarzo-waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Tom-Adrien-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Cuarzo-waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Tom-Adrien-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Cuarzo-waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Tom-Adrien-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Cuarzo-waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Tom-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-30cd8c56 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a0311977 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-adc299f8175302e6ca923d1103f02072\">CA\u00d1O CRISTALES SURROUNDINGS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cc8d6b908a07c4b5393939710869b2b9\">Half-day activities organized on the day of arrival and the day of departure.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-564b53c5 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-efb00827 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-9d341344 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-9d341344\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Ca\u00f1o Cristalitos and its panoramic view of the savannah<\/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-b2ffbe27\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b2ffbe27\">\n\n<p>The excursion to <strong>Ca\u00f1o Cristalitos<\/strong> begins with a half-hour boat ride on the <strong>Guayabero River<\/strong>. Then, a fairly steep 45-minute hike takes you to <strong>El Mirador<\/strong>, offering an impressive view of the Colombian savanna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike continues through this savanna for about 90 minutes, where you&#8217;ll discover the small ponds of <strong>Ca\u00f1o Cristalitos<\/strong> filled with the <strong>Macarenia Clavigera<\/strong> plant, similar to that of Ca\u00f1o Cristales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After admiring this natural beauty, you can cool off with a swim in a <strong>natural pool<\/strong>. The descent is much easier; it takes about 60 minutes of walking to reach the boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This 5 km excursion lasts around 4 hours<\/strong> and offers a perfect introduction to the region\u2014<strong>hence the reason to do it on the first day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\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\/07\/La-Macarenac-Savanna-Los-Llanos-Colombia-adrien.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Macarenac-Savanna-Los-Llanos-Colombia-adrien.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Macarenac-Savanna-Los-Llanos-Colombia-adrien-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Macarenac-Savanna-Los-Llanos-Colombia-adrien-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-06d9cc09 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-fd3ac824 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-fd3ac824\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Sunrise and Swim at Ca\u00f1o Piedras<\/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-38aa3a57\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-38aa3a57\">\n\n<p>I suggest starting this excursion with <strong>a dawn wake-up to catch the sunrise<\/strong> over the plains of Los Llanos. If there&#8217;s fog, it will appear illuminated, creating a magical view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, head to <strong>Ca\u00f1o Piedras<\/strong> by <strong>4&#215;4<\/strong> through grassy hills to <strong>swim in beautiful, emerald green, crystal-clear natural pools<\/strong> and observe many <strong>local birds <\/strong>such as macaws and parrots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, it&#8217;s an easy <strong>1 km walk <\/strong>through the savanna, and the excursion lasts around<strong>4 hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This activity usually takes place on the last day before the flight.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\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\/Sunset-San-Jose-del-Guaviare-Amazon-Gateway-Colombia.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset San Jose del Guaviare Amazon Gateway Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-80985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sunset-San-Jose-del-Guaviare-Amazon-Gateway-Colombia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sunset-San-Jose-del-Guaviare-Amazon-Gateway-Colombia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sunset-San-Jose-del-Guaviare-Amazon-Gateway-Colombia-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7fd75bbf gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e4b754cb gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-e4b754cb\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">El Mirador del Llano<\/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-87b74854\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-87b74854\">\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/2zdT973oTfJ3ejTj9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81216\">This hotel<\/a><\/strong> is <strong>10 minutes by car<\/strong> from La Macarena. <strong>Its rooftop<\/strong> offers a panoramic view of the savanna. You can also have a meal or a drink there. Access to the rooftop is not free.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-60c8f865 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-bc0a3879 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-bc0a3879\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Animal Watching<\/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-f237dc11\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f237dc11\">\n\n<p><strong>The animal diversity <\/strong>around Ca\u00f1o Cristales is outstanding, influenced by the<strong> Andean, Amazonian, and Orinoquian ecosystems<\/strong>. <strong>Traveling along the Guayabero River<\/strong> in a lancha, you might see <strong>caimans, turtles, and numerous birds<\/strong>\u2014so stay alert!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within Ca\u00f1o Cristales Park, I didn&#8217;t see many animals because the vegetation is sparse and the trail is quite busy. To improve your chances of seeing wildlife, consider staying <strong>at a hotel outside<\/strong> <strong>La Macarena<\/strong>, by the <strong>Guayabero River<\/strong>. You\u2019re likely to spot some monkeys!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides monkeys and reptiles, the region is a haven for birdwatchers. With over <strong>1,120 bird species<\/strong> recorded, it&#8217;s one of Colombia&#8217;s richest bird areas. <strong>Bajo Lozada<\/strong> is especially good for spotting <strong>hoatzins<\/strong> (prehistoric-looking birds with a unique, eerie appearance), turtles, and occasional caimans.<\/p>\n\n\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\/07\/Caiman-alligator-Raudal-Angostura-La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Caiman-alligator-Raudal-Angostura-La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Caiman-alligator-Raudal-Angostura-La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Caiman-alligator-Raudal-Angostura-La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f7882575 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7d81decf gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7d81decf\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Horseback in the Savannah<\/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-6026672c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6026672c\">\n\n<p>There&#8217;s nothing like riding in the Llanos plains in the early morning or late afternoon. Don&#8217;t hesitate to ask your agency if this is possible.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a4323298\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-91139abc gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/los-llanos\/cano-cristales\/#postWhat\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81217\">Planning your trip<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e340310e postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-197b32ee\">\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\/07\/Raudal-Guayabero-San-Jose-del-Guaviare-Amazon-Gateway-Colombia-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Raudal-Guayabero-San-Jose-del-Guaviare-Amazon-Gateway-Colombia-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Raudal-Guayabero-San-Jose-del-Guaviare-Amazon-Gateway-Colombia-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Raudal-Guayabero-San-Jose-del-Guaviare-Amazon-Gateway-Colombia-1-1-768x576.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-49872752 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4d83ad60 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-adc299f8175302e6ca923d1103f02072\">CA\u00d1O CRISTALES SURROUNDINGS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ad376ccb2d3d4985e1a6630b937f4f26\">Additional one-day activities to consider besides Ca\u00f1o Cristales.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-23014392 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fedd50bc gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-12b35a8f gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-12b35a8f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The powerful&nbsp;Raudal de Angosturas I<\/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-524233d9\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-524233d9\">\n\n<p>The boat trip on the <strong>Guayabero River<\/strong> to <strong>Raudal de Angostura 1<\/strong> begins with a 40-minute journey upstream. This section of the river is ideal for <strong>observing local wildlife<\/strong>, so keep your eyes peeled!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon arrival at <strong>Raudal de Angostura<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll encounter <strong>impressive rapids <\/strong>created by the river flowing through a rocky canyon, accessible only during the dry season. I find such canyons always awe-inspiring, as you&#8217;re surrounded by towering cliffs shaped by time and water, covered in dense vegetation. <strong>It always feels like I&#8217;m on a National Geographic expedition.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take photos of the rapids before starting a hike that leads to a small swimming area, followed by <strong>lunch with a stunning view of the river.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The site is also famous for <strong>its petroglyphs<\/strong> at the base of the cliffs, evidence of ancient pre-Columbian civilizations. The local guide will share stories and legends of the area&#8217;s indigenous peoples, including the legend of the three mirrors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This excursion lasts 8 hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\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\/06\/La-Macarena-Rio-Angostura-Los-Llanos-Colombia-.jpg\" alt=\"La Macarena Raudal Angostura Los Llanos Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-84957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Macarena-Rio-Angostura-Los-Llanos-Colombia-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Macarena-Rio-Angostura-Los-Llanos-Colombia--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Macarena-Rio-Angostura-Los-Llanos-Colombia--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8c818814 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-86f27bf3 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-86f27bf3\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Visiting Ciudad Piedra<\/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-4cd90be8\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4cd90be8\">\n\n<p>This excursion is designed for those who <strong>enjoy hiking<\/strong> and have chosen a private tour. Once you reach <strong>Raudal de Angosturas<\/strong>, you can decide to <strong>divert towards<\/strong> <strong>Ciudad de Piedra<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This spectacular rock formation is accessible after a challenging <strong>4\u2014to 5-hour hike.<\/strong> The rocks form a <strong>labyrinth<\/strong> where you\u2019ll see naturally created shapes that resemble <strong>houses, windows, and doors<\/strong>. Along the way, you\u2019ll find <strong>Moriches<\/strong> (palm groves) and small natural pools, perfect for a <strong>refreshing swim.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\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\/07\/San-Jose-Del-Guaviare-Ciudad-de-Piedra-Amazon-Gateway-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/San-Jose-Del-Guaviare-Ciudad-de-Piedra-Amazon-Gateway-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/San-Jose-Del-Guaviare-Ciudad-de-Piedra-Amazon-Gateway-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/San-Jose-Del-Guaviare-Ciudad-de-Piedra-Amazon-Gateway-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6b065b4e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-22216f72 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-22216f72\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Ca\u00f1o Aguas Claras<\/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-b3026812\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b3026812\">\n\n<p>Once you arrive at <strong>Raudal de Angostura<\/strong>, you can also take another small boat to go up the <strong>Ca\u00f1o Temblor<\/strong>. After a<strong> short 1.5 km hike<\/strong> through a wooded trail, you&#8217;ll reach a magnificent red carpet of Macarenia Clavigera at Aguas Claras. This little-visited site uniquely <strong>resembles a woman&#8217;s lips <\/strong>when seen from above\u2014too bad you&#8217;re not a bird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given that you&#8217;ll have already visited Ca\u00f1o Cristales once or twice,<strong> this might not be the option I&#8217;d recommend if you have 4 or 5 days.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e2ab51a4 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-dbd5ac2f gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-dbd5ac2f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Explore the Laguna del Silencio<\/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-8f0a8a89\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8f0a8a89\">\n\n<p>This excursion is <strong>typically included in<\/strong> <strong>Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/strong> <strong>trips<\/strong> because it is not physically demanding and offers variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day at Laguna del Silencio starts after breakfast with a <strong>35-minute boat ride on the Guayabero River<\/strong>, followed by <strong>an hour-long walk<\/strong> (with an optional horseback ride) through farms and forests to the lagoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>La Laguna del Silencio<\/strong> is surrounded by majestic palm trees with unique shapes (<strong>morichales<\/strong>) and is home to a<strong> rich biodiversity,<\/strong> including fish, pink dolphins, piranhas, and rays. I enjoyed <strong>navigating its calm waters on a chalupa<\/strong>, providing a moment of tranquility and connection with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After lunch, there&#8217;s time to walk through the grove, nap in a hammock, or take a dip before heading back to the hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This excursion lasts 10 hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-960c5eb9 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ba2cdb8d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ba2cdb8d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The impressive waterfall Ca\u00f1o Canoas<\/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-a437620b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a437620b\">\n\n<p><strong>Ca\u00f1o Canoas<\/strong> is <strong>one of my favorite waterfalls<\/strong> in Colombia because, in addition to the stunning site (<strong>four impressive 70-meter-high waterfalls<\/strong> in the jungle), there is a circuit to enjoy it from <strong>different viewpoints<\/strong>. The trail even goes behind the main waterfall, allowing you to swim at its base. In short, it&#8217;s amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Ca\u00f1o Canoas is a <strong>3.5-hour jeep ride<\/strong> from La Macarena, most agencies <strong>do not include it<\/strong> <strong>in their<\/strong> <strong>Ca\u00f1o Cristales packages<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll need to inquire and find an agency willing to take you there.<\/p>\n\n\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\/06\/Cano-Canoas-H-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ca\u00f1o Canoas - Waterfall view - Yarumales - Los Llanos - Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-83471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Canoas-H-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Canoas-H-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Canoas-H-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9546fc53\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-6d306ac0 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/los-llanos\/cano-cristales\/#postWhat\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81218\">Planning your trip<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aa3fe06b postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-efe5f045\">\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\/06\/La-Macarena-Rio-Angostura-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Tom-1.jpg\" alt=\"La Macarena Raudal Angostura Los Llanos Colombia - Tom\" class=\"wp-image-84960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Macarena-Rio-Angostura-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Tom-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Macarena-Rio-Angostura-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Tom-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Macarena-Rio-Angostura-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Tom-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-49a8df1e postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4174a290 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-46d24eaf64243bbab99bdbe673b7b2d2\">WHERE TO STAY IN CA\u00d1O CRISTALES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3cfbe93ade84ef7b863783308036f111\">My favorite hotels in La Macarena<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5fe8da5a gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-40d2b4fa gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-9584985a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-9584985a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The hotels in the city<\/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-11190062\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-11190062\">\n\n<p>The hotels in La Macarena <strong>are simple and not particularly charming<\/strong>, but they are adequate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most travelers stay here when they book packages to <strong>Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hotel La Fuente<\/strong> is the most &#8220;high-end,&#8221; featuring a pool and air-conditioned rooms. <strong>Hotel Casa Real<\/strong> offers a similar experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotel Punto Verde<\/strong> is my favorite. It has a pool, air-conditioned rooms, and a lovely garden. Additionally, the food is usually quite good.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4fee2cd5 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-24502123 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-24502123\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Hotels along the Guayabero River<\/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-7b845ad4\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7b845ad4\">\n\n<p>There are two great options along the <strong>Guayabero River<\/strong>. These are <strong>eco-hotels with wooden cabins<\/strong> surrounded by lush vegetation and wildlife. You can organize your excursions directly with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The closest to <strong>La Macarena<\/strong> (2 km) is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/makalombia-la-macarena.fr.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81219\">Hotel Makalombia<\/a><\/strong>. The cabins are simple but comfortable, and the hosts are charming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the top choice is <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"81220\" data-lasso-name=\"Manigua Lodge\" data-lasso-lid=\"30213\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/manigua-lodge\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"30213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Ecolodge La Manigua <\/a><\/strong>, located 20 minutes by boat from La Macarena. The owner, Juan Pablo, has built <strong>beautiful, comfortable wooden cabins<\/strong> that blend perfectly with the environment, with walkways to move around the property. It is a pleasure to wake up each morning <strong>to the sound of monkeys and birds<\/strong>. The icing on the cake? <strong>The food is delicious.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\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\/07\/La-Manigua-Lodge-La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Manigua-Lodge-La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Manigua-Lodge-La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Manigua-Lodge-La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/manigua-lodge\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"30213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81221\" data-lasso-name=\"Manigua Lodge\" data-lasso-lid=\"30213\">La Manigua<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1f340cca\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cd652510 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f0be91f9\">\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\/06\/La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-Colombia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Macarena-Los-Llanos-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\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0bceb42d postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4738f154 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-053f5513e07250420402ef7beca04254\">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-0474033a0c90cddd54c70a9821bc0bdd\">Generally, meals are included in your Ca\u00f1o Cristales package.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ebe1166d gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-65e9715d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-feb85f7b gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-feb85f7b\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Meals during the excursions<\/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-54077445\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-54077445\">\n\n<p>You usually <strong>stop at fincas<\/strong> for lunch so other locals can benefit from tourism. It\u2019s always <strong>a traditional Colombian dish<\/strong> consisting of rice, potatoes, plantains, and a piece of chicken, beef, or pork. The food from the finca is always flavorful because <strong>it&#8217;s cooked over a wood fire<\/strong>. I enjoy it every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During your excursion to <strong>Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/strong>, you typically bring a <strong>fiambre<\/strong>. This meal is prepared in the morning (rice, potatoes, plantains\u2026 you get the idea) and <strong>wrapped in a large banana leaf<\/strong>. It\u2019s perfectly eco-friendly. I love it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-346bdf9d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-317d31b1 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-317d31b1\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Eating in an eco-hotel<\/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-ff0b8c44\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ff0b8c44\">\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s a full board.<\/strong> And it&#8217;s where we eat the best in the area. So enjoy it. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d89e86d1 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-30845cdb gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-30845cdb\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Caf\u00e9 de Lithos<\/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-9428b44d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9428b44d\">\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re staying in <strong>La Macarena<\/strong>, be sure to check out <strong>Caf\u00e9 Lithos<\/strong>. It\u2019s beautifully decorated and ideal for a drink or a snack.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-30fb6516 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b700fb30 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-b700fb30\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Le Parrando Llanero<\/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-50bc132b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-50bc132b\">\n\n<p>The <strong>Parrando Llanero<\/strong> in <strong>La Macarena<\/strong> is a cultural celebration held<strong> twice a week<\/strong> to welcome visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The locals, proud of their <strong>llanero<\/strong> <strong>heritage<\/strong>, showcase demonstrations of <strong>Joropo<\/strong>, the traditional dance and music, accompanied by typical dishes like <strong>carne a la llanera<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This folkloric evening is also a moment of gratitude towards tourists, highlighting<strong> the importance of community tourism<\/strong> for peace and local development.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6efb50cf\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-00e1aa13 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-261f6c98\">\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\/07\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Pinos-Waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-7-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ca\u00f1o Cristales - Los Pianos Waterfall - Los Llanos Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-86393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Pinos-Waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-7-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Pinos-Waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-7-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Pinos-Waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-7-1-768x576.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-e1eda0f8 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-04842e22 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ebafdd7a4959c16f624041e1ba204c61\">HOW TO GET TO CA\u00d1O CRISTALES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d742aeb7500dfaacdd0af676e3462223\">You must first arrive at La Macarena<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2f987174 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ac290c6d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7d391102 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7d391102\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Getting to La Macarena 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-b3d5db7a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b3d5db7a\">\n\n<p>You\u2019ll probably need <strong>to arrange your own transportation to<\/strong> <strong>La Macarena<\/strong>. The easiest way is to fly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most frequent departures are from <strong>Villavicencio<\/strong> (daily) and <strong>Bogot\u00e1<\/strong> (four times a week) with the airlines <strong>Satena<\/strong> and <strong>Clicair<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are now flights from <strong>Medell\u00edn<\/strong> (twice a week) with <strong>Clicair<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are a few tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Book as early as possible<\/strong> (as soon as you\u2019ve chosen your <strong>Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/strong> package).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the airline websites don\u2019t work, try using <strong>Kiwi<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s best to take a flight that <strong>arrives early <\/strong>in the morning and d<strong>eparts in the afternoon<\/strong> (to make the most of Ca\u00f1o Cristales).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are sometimes delays on these flights. <strong>Plan a buffer<\/strong> if you\u2019re connecting to another flight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aa926b88 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-5e623aa5 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-5e623aa5\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Getting to La Macarena by jeep<\/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-a141e182\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a141e182\">\n\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s possible now\u2014something that wasn\u2019t possible before due to the guerrilla conflict. However, <strong>it\u2019s not the fastest or most comfortable option.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can come from <strong>Vista Hermosa<\/strong> with a colectivo that departs once a day, taking around <strong>7 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also come from <strong>San Vicente del Cagu\u00e1n<\/strong> with <strong>Cootranscaguan<\/strong>. This colectivo\/jeep departs four times a day and <strong>takes about 5.5 hours<\/strong>. The very first time we came, we took this route from La Macarena with Adrien!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dirt road in &#8220;decent&#8221; condition now links <strong>San Jos\u00e9 del Guaviare to La Macarena. <\/strong>The trip should normally take 7 hours. Jeeps leave three times per week.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-54ffb9f0 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-54940f6e gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-54940f6e\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Getting to La Macarena by boat<\/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-6231c1fa\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6231c1fa\">\n\n<p>There is a <strong>6 to 8-hour boat trip from San Jos\u00e9 del Guaviare. <\/strong>However, this trip is not guaranteed, as the boat only departs once or twice a week, and it can be canceled\u2014that\u2019s what happened to Adrien and me.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e5054bf3 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-053b98c9 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-053b98c9\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How to enter Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/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-5ff20c67\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5ff20c67\">\n\n<p>Okay, you&#8217;re in <strong>La Macarena<\/strong>. There are still a few steps to take before heading to <strong>Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Register on the day of arrival<\/strong>: You must pay the <strong>entrance fee and register<\/strong> with <strong>CorMacarena<\/strong>. An explanatory video and guidelines are provided to inform you about the park&#8217;s rules. <strong>A licensed guide is mandatory.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The big day<\/strong>: From <strong>La Macarena<\/strong>, you need to take a 30-minute boat ride, followed by a 30-minute jeep ride on a bumpy road in poor condition. There is then an army checkpoint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow one of the three circuits<\/strong> assigned to you and enjoy the spectacle!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To protect the ecosystem, it\u2019s important to follow the guide\u2019s instructions and stay on the marked paths. The park is open from <strong>7 AM to 4 PM<\/strong> and accommodates a maximum of <strong>300+ people per day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5b6b8302\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-2080cd2d gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/los-llanos\/cano-cristales\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81222\">Best Ca\u00f1o Cristales trips<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-886cadbe postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e5efbda3\">\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\/06\/La-Macarena-Rio-Angostura-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Tom.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Macarena-Rio-Angostura-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Tom.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Macarena-Rio-Angostura-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Tom-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Macarena-Rio-Angostura-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Tom-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-3f652b81 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-34406e25 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-212377b8eada39e15e1f55bd168029c7\">Is Ca\u00f1o Cristales safe?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a9383bf0bf9eafed85bc659cab645a0\">The Ca\u00f1o Cristales region, once a conflict zone, has been safe for tourists since the 2017 peace agreements, although some remote areas remain risky.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f58e436 gb-accordion\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-c7bc6936 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/why-is-colombia-safe-in-2017-2018\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81223\">Colombia Safety Tips<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bb0b75fb\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8f164222 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-34970bee\">\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\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Pinos-Waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Pinos-Waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-6-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Pinos-Waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-6-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Pinos-Waterfall-Los-Llanos-Colombia-6-1-768x576.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-15a0ace2 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f00ece7 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-75799678226db67a49593784d6a9174a\">MY LAST TIPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4933169748234c63278a73121376a9be\">To enjoy Ca\u00f1o Cristales even more.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3ce8ae1a gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-41afc13a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e4616541 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-e4616541\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Health advice<\/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-30ecf9c2\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-30ecf9c2\">\n\n<p>The <strong>yellow fever vaccine<\/strong> is &#8220;<strong>almost mandatory.<\/strong>&#8221; You probably won\u2019t be asked for it in La Macarena, but immigration might ask for it when you leave the country, and could quarantine you if you don\u2019t have your yellow fever vaccination record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The trails at Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/strong> are accessible to everyone, but a certain level of fitness is recommended to handle the heat and walk along the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, be sure to <strong>protect yourself from the sun<\/strong>, as you won&#8217;t be allowed to use sunscreen.<\/p>\n\n\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\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Tom-Adrien.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Tom-Adrien.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Tom-Adrien-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Tom-Adrien-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-85202358 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-942dee55 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-942dee55\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What is prohibited?<\/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-dcef9db0\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dcef9db0\">\n\n<p>At <strong>Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/strong>, it is forbidden to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter with plastic (bottles, bags, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoke on the site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swim with sunscreen or insect repellent\u2014to protect the river&#8217;s flora.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a drone without special authorization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter with children under 5 years old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Touch the Macarenia clavigera plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\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\/07\/Cano-Cristales-Cano-Escondido-Los-Llanos-Colombia-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cano-Cristales-Cano-Escondido-Los-Llanos-Colombia-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cano-Cristales-Cano-Escondido-Los-Llanos-Colombia-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Cano-Cristales-Cano-Escondido-Los-Llanos-Colombia-6-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-51cbd2e1 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-581e07d1 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-581e07d1\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">ATM<\/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-87418643\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-87418643\">\n\n<p>There\u2019s only one ATM in La Macarena, and it\u2019s not always reliable. <strong>It\u2019s best to bring cash<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1b4223bb gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-4eedffc6 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-4eedffc6\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Packing list<\/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-8b061652\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8b061652\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comfortable, lightweight, and quick-drying clothes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pants and long-sleeve shirts to protect against the sun and mosquitoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wide-brimmed hat or cap to protect your face and neck.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hiking shoes with good grip and water resistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spare shoes for the evening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waterproof jacket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small, lightweight, waterproof backpack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swimsuit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water bottle or thermos (plastic bottles are prohibited).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Binoculars for bird watching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camera.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GoPro for underwater photos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snorkel or goggles for underwater viewing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\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\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Adrien-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Adrien-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Adrien-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-Adrien-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e396398c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f2d07d03 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f2d07d03\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Visiting Ca\u00f1o Cristales with or without an Agency<\/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-a1f6fb74\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a1f6fb74\">\n\n<p>Using an agency to visit Ca\u00f1o Cristales <strong>is recommended<\/strong> as it simplifies the administrative procedures in <strong>La Macarena<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without an agency, you must get a permit from the national parks office and hire a licensed guide, which can take a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Agencies handle these formalities<\/strong>, including the stay tax, and arrange the rest of your visit to <strong>maximize your time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\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\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Largo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Largo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-3-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Largo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Largo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-3-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-56f7fdb9\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-1d1f3fc2 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/los-llanos\/cano-cristales\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81224\">Best Ca\u00f1o Cristales tours<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8bae58a6 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-031c9be0\">\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\/06\/Cano-Cristales-El-Colise-Los-Llanos-Colombia-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-El-Colise-Los-Llanos-Colombia-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-El-Colise-Los-Llanos-Colombia-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-El-Colise-Los-Llanos-Colombia-2-768x576.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-0ce96e91 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2714048a postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-903bbc703c151d1e13d82030c2744868\">ITINERARIES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e880630b653ee2b8d08d8e5232f2aac2\">To include Ca\u00f1o Cristales in your trip to Colombia.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f318ce4c gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cbcb4177 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-dbc0889d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-dbc0889d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Bogota &#8211; La Macarena &#8211; Medellin or Villavicenio<\/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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/medellin-around\/medellin\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8850\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"196156\">Medell\u00edn<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose <strong>Villavicencio<\/strong> instead of <strong>Medell\u00edn<\/strong> if you want to go on a safari in the <strong>Llanos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-68039cf0 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b179847e gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-b179847e\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Bogota &#8211; Florencia &#8211; San Vincente del Caguan &#8211; Macarena &#8211; Medellin<\/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 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Once in <strong>San Vicente del Cagu\u00e1n<\/strong>, take a colectivo to <strong>La Macarena<\/strong> and then fly to <strong>Medell\u00edn<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aef20798 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d9367401 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-d9367401\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Bogota &#8211; Mesetas &#8211; Cano Canoas &#8211; La Macarena &#8211; Medellin<\/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-892ef04f\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-892ef04f\">\n\n<p>The best way to discover the <strong>Meta<\/strong> department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a bus from <strong>Bogot\u00e1<\/strong> to <strong>Mesetas<\/strong> to explore this region full of waterfalls and canyons. Then head to <strong>Yarumales<\/strong> by jeep to discover <strong>Ca\u00f1o Canoas<\/strong>. Next, drive to <strong>La Macarena<\/strong> (still by jeep) and then fly to <strong>Medell\u00edn<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ff403b0b\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ffd4d91e postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e261c0b6\">\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\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-5-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-5-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cano-Cristales-Tapete-Rojo-Los-Llanos-Colombia-5-1-768x576.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<\/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-2bb8f0d7ba945b861e40af54d40139cf\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Favorite experiences in Ca\u00f1o Cristales, Colombia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center destIntro has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a27ef37df385838efadaa1d9a5739c7d\">Directly contact the best local agencies for this destination<\/p>\n\n\n<p>[tpmt_activities_carousel city=83]<\/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=\"81227\">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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No more superficial, exhausting trips.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-2d6ed183 gb-button-text destCta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-services\/tailor-made-trip-colombia\/\" data-lasso-id=\"195770\">Explore Colombia with us<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-e363660c destSection destMap\" id=\"destMapR\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-61261567 destSectionContainer\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center destTitle has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f0d3c9b771daba3781f0395db73847bf\">Destinations Near Ca\u00f1o Cristales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Interactive Map<\/p>\n\n\n<p>[tpmt_region_map id=7]<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-1398c565 destSection destPrepare postInsta\" id=\"destPrepare\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center destTitle has-global-color-11-color 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