Villavicencio
Villavicencio, the capital of the Meta department, is only a 90 km drive from Bogotá. Located on the hillside of the eastern mountain range, surrounded by rivers, the area around Villavicencio offers a wide variety of wild life that sometimes can be seen just by driving through the main roads. Its average temperature is 28°C (82°F). Dive into the culture of the Llaneros (Eastern Plain cowboy) and enjoy a great stay in this beautiful natural environment!
Sights:
- Caño Cristales
- Los Llanos
- Sumapaz National Park
- Colombian fincas (farms)
- Colombian fincas (farms)
- Culture of Los Llaneros (Cowboys)
General:
- Remember to use sunscreen since the sun might be stronger than expected even in places of high altitude
- Please bring insect repellent as you need it in most parts of Colombia
- Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration
- Please inform yourself about the recommended vaccinations for this region
- Please bring insect repellent as you need it in most parts of Colombia
- Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration
- Please inform yourself about the recommended vaccinations for this region
Weather:
Average Temperature: 27°C
Clothing:
- Bring light clothes
- Bring a sweater in case it might cool down at night
- Bring a bathing suit
- Bring a sweater in case it might cool down at night
- Bring a bathing suit
Food:
LLanero food
Alto Menegua Obelis
Alto Menegua Obelis
Attraction in and around Villavicencio:
- Quad biking
- Paint balling
- Horse riding
- Paint balling
- Horse riding















