Summary
Los Llanos Orientales (the lowlands) cover a large, vast area in eastern Colombia with endless savannahs, forests and agricultural land. The “Llanos” border Venezuela to the east and north and the Amazon to the south. The departments that belong to the Llanos are Casanare, Meta, Arauca, Vichada and part of Guaviare, which lies in a transitional area between the Llanos and the Amazon. It is a region of great biodiversity and a paradise for nature lovers. For a long time, it was not possible to travel to the Llanos due to safety concerns. As a result, this part of Colombia is usually left out of travel guides. Apart from certain areas with security risks, you can travel to the Llanos without any danger. It is a remote destination in Colombia that will surprise you with its extraordinary nature and culture.
Highlights
– Spend the night on a hato (ranch) and get to know the typical music, dance and food culture of the Llaneros, the Colombian “cowboys”.
– Back from a Colombian safari in a nature reserve
– Riding with a llanero
– Hike to the pink river Caño Cristales
– Wildlife watching on a river cruise
– Hike to recently discovered Indian drawings near San José del Guaviare
– Pink dolphin watching in Damas del Nare and Orocué
