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    Meta is the most accessible department in the Orinoquia region. Villavicencio is about 2h (when everything go well) from Bogota. And from here, you can visit different part of the Meta. But if you want to go to La Macarena and visit Caño Cristales, you’ll see it’s best to flight from Bogota.

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    To visit Caño Cristales you can contact Alejandra, our local partner in the village of La Macarena, using the form below. You won’t pay more, but it will let her know you’re coming from us.

    IMPORTANT: If you don’t hear from our partner within 72 hours, please check your SPAMS first before contacting us.

    Sample price 3D/2N (3 days and 2 nights) for 2 people :

    $1.390.000 COP per pers. in shared group of max 7 pers.

    This rate includes :

    • local transport (4X4, lanchas, tuktuk, horse)
    • accommodation
    • all meals
    • activities (Caño Cristales, Cristalito, llanero sunrise)
    • guided tour by professional guides
    • national park entrance fees
    • administrative procedures
    • financial contribution to the community
    • insurance
    • assistance
    • logistics

    This price does not include

    • airfare to La Macarena (between $600.000 and $1.000.000 COP per ticket)
    • tourist tax ($226.000 COP)

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