FROM JULY TO DECEMBER

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

Difficulty / BASIC

CAÑO CRISTALES
LA MACARENA MOUNTAIN RANGE

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Feel the magic of Caño Cristales, one of the most amazing rivers in the world located in the Sierra de La Macarena Natural Park.

Caño Cristales gathers five colorful rivers that come together to form one. These rivers al located in Sierra de La Macarena National Park, in the department of Meta- Colombia. The colors of their waters are due to a plant known with the name of Macarena Clavigera that has shades that go from green to red.

During the summer months where the rivers get almost completely dry, the plants go into a latency state loosing completely their characteristic color, while in the rainy months (July to December) when the flow increases the plants are seen in all their splendor and exposing their majestic beauty.

The journey that is described below is a beautiful tour along the river paths in which we will have the opportunity to see the different colors of the plants, as well as, the flora and fauna present in this place. Depending on the level of the waters, we will be able to get into the wells and waterfalls that are formed in the rivers. Also, we will get to know the llanera culture and be delight by their gastronomy.

DATES

Caño Cristales can be visited any time between July and December.

+ Caño Cristales has three types of paths according to difficulty: high, medium and low. Chose the path that suits you best in the moment of reservation.
+ This journey is suitable for people of any age, included children.
+ It is mandatory to bring the certified that you had at least 10 day before traveling, the vaccine against Yellow Fever.
+ The use of sunscreen, repellents or any other chemical that affects negatively the waters of the rivers are forbidden.
  • + ID Card
  • + A small backpack
  • + Cloths suitable for fresh weather that includes a pair of pants and a long sleeve shirt.
  • + A light sweater or jacket
  • + A raincoat poncho like
  • + Bathing suit
  • + Small towel
  • + A pair of hiking shoes
  • + Hat
  • + Sun glasses
  • + Photographic camera
  • + Non plastic water bottle (thermo)
  • + A small personal hygiene kit

 

ECO TIPS

DO NOT LEAVE ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT

• AVOID BUYING BOTTLED WATER
• DON’T USE STRAWS IN YOUR BEVERAGE
• USE AS LITTLE PLASTIC BAGS AS POSSIBLE
• USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES FOR YOUR FLASHLIGHT
• PUT THE GARBAGE IN THE PROPER PLACE
• SEPARATE THE GARBAGE AND RECYCLE
• DON’T USE SOAP WHEN BATHING IN RIVERS
• DON’T TAKE BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL WITH YOU WHEN YOU LEAVE THE PLACE

$ 2.800.000 COP

PER PERSON, DEPARTING FROM MEDELLÍN

INCLUDED

  • Airplane ticket: Medellín – La Macarena – Medellín.
  • Guides during the whole trip.
  • Medical Assistance Insurance.
  • Transportation by boat and by car to all places mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Complete accommodation for the nights described in the itinerary.
  • Food: breakfasts, lunches, dinners described at the itinerary.
  • Permission request to enter to the National Park.
  • All the activities described in the itinerary.

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NOT INCLUDED

  • Hydration
  • Tourism taxes (contribution to the municipality of La Macarena, Decree #0-29 Alcaldía) Foreign Nationals: $41,800. Colombia Nationals: $27,000 COP
  • National Park entry fee. Foreign Nationals: $98,000 COP. Colombia Nationals: 13 years old and older $64,700 COP, children between 5 and 12 y/o $33,000 COP, 65 years old and older are exempt of payment.
  • La Macarena airport charges: $6,000 COP
  • Contingency plan contribution: $12,000 COP
  • Snacks
  • Expenses not specified in the plan.
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