• Food & drinks

River transport: 30-minute ride along the Guayabero River in a motorized canoe with capacity for 7 people, round trip (return on the last day), plus a paddled potrillo (traditional canoe) trip on Laguna del Silencio.
3 nights at a local rural inn (posada). Depending on inn availability, you will have a private or shared bathroom.
4 breakfasts at your inn, 1 lunch at a community inn or farm, 2 packed lunches prepared by the community's cooking group, and 3 dinners at the inn where you are staying.
Horseback ride from the reception area to your lodging, with the return on the last day, plus a round-trip horseback ride along the Selva del Silencio trail.
Daily visits to the Charco Moriche and Fauna and Flora trails.
The chance to bathe in the refreshing waters flowing from Caño Cristales, and a moment to connect and share with your hosts around a bonfire, where you will hear the different stories of the village of La Cachivera.
Local Spanish-speaking guide for 4 days.
Processing of entrance permits with National Natural Parks (PNN) and Cormacarena.
Travel insurance.

• Tip or gratuity

Airfare.
Expenses not specified.
Caño Cristales entrance fees:
(paid at La Macarena Airport)

National Natural Parks (PNN), Cormacarena and Municipality tourist taxes:

• Colombians / residents: COP $230,000
• Non-resident foreigners: COP $305,000

Airport fee (COP $14,000).
Please bring this amount in cash.

Local English-speaking guide (COP $250,000 per group per day, subject to availability) or interpreter (price depends on availability and number of days).

• Passport required

BEFORE TRAVELING TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA MACARENA

When planning your trip to Caño Cristales and the municipality of La Macarena in general, please keep the following in mind:

Key Considerations: Check well in advance whether entry spots to Caño Cristales and other nearby attractions are still available, as these sites have a limited daily visitor capacity. Reach out to local tour operators, who can provide up-to-date information on activities and tourism services available in La Macarena. Bring your ID and social security/health insurance documentation. Make sure you're vaccinated against tropical diseases such as yellow fever. If traveling independently, carry medical or accident assistance insurance. Allow enough flexibility in your schedule, as weather conditions can cause itinerary delays.

Additional Recommendations: Pack enough clothing for tropical weather, including sun-protective items such as long-sleeved shirts, a hat or cap, and sunglasses. Wear closed-toe shoes with good grip — sandals or flip-flops are not allowed inside Caño Cristales. Stay well hydrated before heading to La Macarena. Bring a camera, video recorder, or other device to capture your experience. Pack a trash bag to carry inorganic waste back with you to a major city. Bring sunscreen, but note that it cannot be worn while visiting Caño Cristales or Cristalitos. GET VACCINATED AGAINST YELLOW FEVER AND BRING YOUR VACCINATION CARD — THIS IS REQUIRED BY POLICE AT THE AIRPORT.

DURING YOUR STAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA MACARENA

Follow the protocols established by environmental authorities, the national army, and local tourism operators for visiting attractions. Follow the guidance of local guides and experts. Note that there are specific departure and return times between the town center and the tourist attractions. Ask which sites are currently authorized by environmental authorities and the national army, to help ensure your safety and compliance with regulations. Vehicle access to Caño Cristales and other attractions is not permitted, except for vehicles authorized by environmental entities.

WHEN LEAVING THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA MACARENA

Make sure to gather all your belongings before departing. We encourage you to complete the visitor satisfaction survey available at the tourist information point at the airport. Please take any inorganic solid waste generated during your stay back with you to your home city.

Please note: anyone not included in the official entry permit — whether a visitor, guide, or local expert — will not be authorized by environmental authorities or the national army to enter Caño Cristales or other tourist attractions. Substituting individuals listed on an entry request is not permitted. This policy exists to prevent entry slots from being reserved without confirmed visitors to occupy them.

Travellers should pack light, breathable clothing suited for tropical weather, along with sun protection such as a hat or cap, sunglasses, and long-sleeved shirts. Swimwear is recommended for enjoying the natural pools along the Caño Cristales trails, and a light jacket or warm layer is useful for cooler evenings in the mountains. Closed-toe shoes with good grip are required — sandals and flip-flops are not permitted inside Caño Cristales. Sunscreen should be packed, but note it cannot be applied while visiting Caño Cristales or Cristalitos due to environmental protection regulations. Travellers should also bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated, a camera or phone to capture the experience, and a small bag for carrying out personal waste, since inorganic waste must be taken back to the traveller's home city. Valid ID and social security/health documentation are required, and most importantly, travellers must carry their yellow fever vaccination card, as it's required by police at the airport in La Macarena.