Caño Cristales, La Macarena

It is finally time to share and comment about Caño Cristales. The National Park „Sierra de la Macarena“ offers a unique natural spectacle. From June to November the river is variously colored yellow, green, blue, black, and especially red, the last caused by the plant Macarenia clavigera on the bottom of the river. Hiking along the river one discovers the beautiful river, cascades and its natural pool, where it is possible to take a bath.

To get to know Caño Cristales we recommend staying 2 or 3 nights in the small town of La Macarena, located in the department Meta, from here the excursions to Caño Cristales river are organized.

Find here an example package 4 Days/ 3 Nights from/to Bogotá:

1.DAY: BOGOTÁ - LA MACARENA

Transfer to airport in Bogotá and direct flight to La Macarena, landing on a grass runway. We spend the night in a simple but clean hotel of the small town, lunch and dinner are included. In the afternoon first visit to the river.

2.DAY: LA MACARENA

After breakfast, journey by boat on the Guayabero river, time for bird-watching and wild life of the “Serranía”. Trek all day by Salto del Aguila sector, typical lunch at the river, return to hotel in La Macarena and dinner. Caño Cristales is a place of indescribable beauty, with cascades and lakes of crystal-clear waters and colorful river bottoms. Hike through the region, enjoy time to take photos, swim and relax.

3.DAY: LA MACARENA

After breakfast, journey by boat on the Guatabero river, time for bird-watching and wild life of the “Serranía”. Trek all day by Caño Piedra sector, local seat lunch, return to the hotel in La Macarena and dinner

4.DAY: LA MACARENA - BOGOTA

After breakfast, Visit to Caño Cristalitos and lunch, then we transfer to the runway and fly back to Bogotá. Transfer to the hotel in Bogotá or to the airport.

Flights from/to Bogotá are available with the national airline Satena on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, as well as with a Charter Airline Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Please ask us for offers to Caño Cristales Stream between July and November.