Cano Cristales river in Serrania de la Macarena, in Meta

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Member since 23 July 2016

eldorado18New member21 February 2019 14:17:55

Hi Everone.
This amazing river is on my bucket list.
Did anyone visit the place and can share their experience/recommendations?
Thanks!

Quechimba Banned

Member since 25 August 2017

QuechimbaBanned21 February 2019 16:03:10

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Yep a few years algo

Have to take a cessna or is DC 5 flight from Villavicencio to get there

Then stay for 2 days and hire a local guide for day tours.

The coloured rivers are tributraries of the main river. You have to take a boat down the main river to get to them.

Check with a tourist agency when is best time to go as during the rainy Season the water is too high to see the coloured algae.

eldorado18 New member

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eldorado18New member21 February 2019 22:27:37

Thanks Quechimba !

CanadaDoug Contributor

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CanadaDougContributor22 February 2019 00:06:24

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hi eldorado 18
You might try getting some info on the red algae in rivers near San Jose del Guaviare in Amazonas. Apparently they are as nice and more accessible. That's on my bucket list....and the pink dolphins.

eldorado18 New member

Member since 23 July 2016

eldorado18New member22 February 2019 03:38:32

Thanks!
I Will check it out.
Pink dolphins are visible in Colombia too, in Leticia, Amazonas

luciartija Member

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luciartijaMember22 February 2019 22:47:13

I traveled 2 years ago by Santena Bogota- la macarena 400,000 pesos. It is very easy that way. You can walk to any hotel there (it is very cheap), and take a tour in the same hotel 200,000 pesos all day. It is beautiful!!

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