How to get to Caño Canoas: The most beautiful waterfall in Colombia

Caño Caños is a wall 70 meters high and almost 200 meters in front, a waterfall falls with impetus and force that forms a curtain of water highlighting the greenery of nature. This place is located in La Macarena ; a mountainous range that is considered by scientists around the world as one of the most outstanding wildlife places in the country.

It is also one of the most beautiful natural areas and one of the most unexplored places in Colombia . The most famous destination in the Serranía de La Macarena is Caño Cristales , however, this is not the only one with such beauty.

Caños Canoas is a super special place for which little words are enough to describe it. This place looks like a temple, where you can breathe a sacred air and where you can connect with ancient knowledge.

To get to Caño Canoas you must take a trip into the jungle that will take you on a path of discovery and knowledge.

How to get to Caño Canoas?

To get to Caño Canoas you have two options. The first is to get to the city of Villavicencio , capital of Meta and there take a bus that will take you to San José del Guaviare where you must take a bus to the municipality of La Macarena.

The other option; and one of the easiest is to take a bus to Neiva and from there take a transport to the municipality of San Vicente del Caguán . In this municipality there is a line of 4x4 trucks that have service between San Vicente del Caguán and La Macarena.

Once in the municipality of La Macarena , you must hire the services of a local guide who will lead you to Caño Canoas , this immeasurable wonder of nature.

Recommendations to visit Caño Canoas

• In the municipality of La Macarena you can find places to buy food, restaurants and hotels or hostels to spend the night, so you don't have to worry. The prices are really low and go from 25,000 COP.
• Caño Canoas is a rarely visited destination but it is better to go in low season.
• This place is located within the Serranía de La Macarena Natural Park , so before traveling find out what the status of the park is, as there are seasons that close it to the public to guarantee the maintenance of the wildlife that lives there.
• In addition to Caño Canoas , you can meet other nearby pipes such as Caño Indio, Caño 7 Machos and Caño Yarumales .
• Remember to bring hydration, fresh clothing, shoes with good grip, items to protect you from the sun, be vaccinated against yellow fever and a cell phone with enough charge for photographs. We assure you that you will be delighted and you will not want to stop taking photos.
• Carry enough cash as the supply of banks and ATMs is limited, if not scarce.
• Do not leave garbage or pollute. Remember to be a responsible traveler.
• Enjoy every second of this unforgettable experience.