CAÑO CRISTALES- CLASSIC TOUR

Travel Equipment:

• Sunscreen and lip moisturizer (ideal if natural).
• Sunglasses.
• Insect repellent.
• Reusable water bottle.
• Towel for personal use to use during walks.
• Carry your luggage in a medium backpack. Additionally, bring a small backpack to use during the day's activities.
• Basic elements of personal hygiene.
• A good flashlight with extra batteries.
• Documents of the traveler: passport, identity card or citizenship card, military passbook and medical insurance card.

Travel clothing:

• It is important to wear comfortable clothing, preferably synthetic, quick-drying clothes and light colors.
• Long pants and long-sleeved shirts.
• Waterproof boots, not slippery.
• A pair of comfortable closed shoes.
• Lightweight raincoat.
• Dress or swimwear, water shoes, pareo.
• Water resistant hat or cap.

Recommendations:

• Because it is a national park, it is mandatory that you get the yellow fever vaccine. It depends on the airline, the presentation of the vaccination card is required.
• National Parks, prohibits the entry of children under 5 years of age to the park to carry out trails.
• It is important to know that during the tours you can take recreational baths in designated places, which your guide will always let you know.
• The itinerary could have modifications due to the load capacity of the trails, which are assigned by local environmental entities.
• Lunch during the tours is served in cold cuts (wrapped in banana leaves), since being a protected area does not allow the entry of plastics or styrofoam.
• If you have any dietary restrictions (allergies, restricted foods) or you are a vegetarian / vegan, please let us know once you have made your reservation.
• In Macarena, there is only a Bancolombia and a branch of Banco Agrario. Still, we recommend you bring cash.
• The telephone signal is poor, the only operator that works (intermittently) is Claro.
• The Caño Cristales ecosystem is very fragile, so keep in mind that for the visit to the Cristalitos, Cristales and Pailones trail, the use of sunscreen, creams, repellents or any other chemical that alters the water is prohibited, affecting the plants.
• Likewise, the entry of plastic bottles and disposable containers is prohibited. Take a reusable bottle (not disposable).
• The season when Caño Cristales is open is winter (rainy) season. The weather is very varied, which could alter the schedule of flights or tours.
• La Macarena is a safe municipality. In the evenings, you have free time so that you can enjoy local spaces such as the plaza, yew rooms and pool billiards, dancing, etc. Ask your guide at the destination. He will recommend the best activities and places.