San José del Guaviare
The city of San Jose Del Guaviare is located in the south-south-east of Bogotá. It is accessible by bus (about 10h) or by plane (about 1h). Long considered a stronghold of the FARC, this destination is gradually opening to the public for our greatest pleasure. Indeed, the area has a lot to offer.
San Jose Del Guaviare and its surroundings contain many natural and cultural treasures. Here are a few examples of what you can do in this beautiful area:
- Discover cave paintings thousands of years old,
- Pink Dolphin Watching
- Swim in natural pools dug into the bed of a watercourse.
- Passing through the gate of Orion, come to admire Caño Sabana, a pink river also called the small Caño Cristales.
- Enjoy the spectacular sunsets over the Guaviare River
- Admire the forest as far as the eye can see
The city of San Jose Del Guaviare is not beautiful but the authenticity is intact. I advise you to choose an agency to visit this area. Most of the sites are only accessible by 4×4 and you need a complete knowledge of the territory to get there. Moreover, you will enjoy the experience and the stories that your guide will tell you.
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Getting to S.J. Guaviare?
From Bogota to San Jose del Guaviare:
- Direct bus from the Salitre Terminal. The bus trip isn’t very comfortable. Ask for the VIP bus (if there is one) Schedule – Double-check with the bus company.| Flota Macarena | 10 h
- Direct flights with Satena. 4 times per week. Schedule on their website. | 1 hour
Where is the airport?
The airport of San Jose Del Guaviare is glued to the city and is a 5-10min walk from the city center.
Where's the terminal?
There’s no proper terminal in San Jose. You just have to go to the Flota La Macarena office which is a 5-10min walk from the city center.
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Plan this trip with our local partner
We met with the local agency Geotours del Guaviare in November 2018 to test their services. It was incredible <3.
They are now part of the network of partners we use with our travel agency Colombia Insider.
Contact them directly through our online form to get the best prices and add this experience to your itinerary.
Our articles about San Jose del Guaviare
We spent more than 10 days in San Jose del Guaviare to explore the surroudings! Learn from our adventures.
Where to eat & drink?
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