Colombian Tourism boasts incredible places in our geography, and there are always unexplored spaces that become trending due to their beauty. In this case, Chiribiquete is a natural beauty that has been designated as a national park and has gained prominence because tourism from the air will allow visitors to experience this enchanting place.
Considered one of the largest centers of biodiversity in the country and a UNESCO mixed heritage site, it boasts the highest number of pictograms painted by indigenous people of the region. Many compare this rock art in the heart of the Amazon to the Sistine Chapel for its majesty and rock design.
This land, rich in stories and one of the most important biodiversity ecosystems in the country, is about to open up for tourism without affecting the natural ecosystem, focusing on aerial tourism, scheduled to begin in June 2019. This form of travel ensures minimal impact on the natural ecosystem visited and has the endorsement of Colombia's National Parks.
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Discover the Serranía de Chiribiquete National Park, the largest tropical rainforest reserve in the world.
About Chiribiquete
Located in the northwestern part of the Amazon basin, it is situated in jungle territories of the municipalities of San José del Guaviare, Miraflores, and Calamar in Guaviare; with boundaries in San Vicente del Caguán, Solano, and Cartagena del Chairá in Caquetá.
Declared a national park in 1989, Chiribiquete has seen the discovery of new species over time, expanding to cover 4.3 million hectares. It currently documents 2,138 species of flora, including 67 endemic and 16 exclusive to Chiribiquete.
Due to its proximity to Guaviare and Caquetá, tourists visiting the area can also explore the rock formations of Ciudad de Piedra in Serranía de la Lindosa and see pre-Columbian pictograms at Cerro Azul, offering a close look at what makes this place unique in Colombia. Moreover, if you are a fan of ecological tourism in Colombia, Cascada Las Delicias, Laguna Negra, and natural pools are must-visit destinations.
In 2018, the park was declared a Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
How to get to Chiribiquete?
From Bogotá, you can fly from El Dorado Airport on one of the four weekly flights offered by Satena, with a duration of approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What to eat?
Among the highlighted dishes of the region, you should try Casabe, the famous jungle arepa; other dishes include Chicha de Moriche, Quinapira, and Moquiao fish.
Where to stay?
During your visit, we recommend staying in San José del Guaviare, where you can find various hotels and hostels.
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