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El Encanto de Guanapalo
El Encanto de Guanapalo is a natural reserve in Colombia of almost 9 thousand hectares 110 km from Yopal. It is made up of  3 typical ranches of the region, which since 1908 have been working to conserve the natural wealth, the tradition and llanera culture.

Hato Mata de Palma , Hato Altamira and Hato Montana make up El Encanto de Guanapalo, and are united by the purpose of continuing to care for the environment and the llanera culture through nature tourism and family work in the beautiful flooded savannahs and gallery forests of the eastern plains of Colombia.  At each of these you can stay in comfortable rooms, enjoy typical llanera food and live experiences of adventure and tradition that you will never forget. At all the three hatos you can do the same activities, and have the same services.

  • Hato Mata de Palma is the nearest to the entrance with a lake in front of the house
  • Hato Altamira is in the middle surrounded by forest and near to a small river
  • Hato Montana its the most inmersive in the plains, also near  a lake
Experience the immensity of the plain, the gallery forests, the wild animals and magical plains landscapes. Customize your adventure by choosing adventures like horseback riding, bird watching, wildlife watching, canoe ride, bike ride and nights of stories, myths and legends. A Llanero Safari is unforgettable, whether on horseback, in a tractor or in a 4×4, traveling through  savannah, contemplating the wildlife and unique landscapes where you can see animals in their natural environment such as: Chigüiros, deer, babillas, wild horses, bears palm trees and honeyeaters, corocoras (herons), iguanas, ducks, howler monkeys, cattle, owls, armadillos, foxes, morrocoys (turtles), wild pigs, pumas, hundreds of species of birds and many more. This is ideal for a family trip or with friends who love nature in its purest state. The tour can end in a strategic place to see the magical plains sunset , depending on weather conditions. 
Right now the species of birds seen on the property is up to 334 different ones - You can check the official register at https://ebird.org/hotspot/L7792765
Feast on delicious dishes from the region, prepared with the rich seasoning of  llaneras Georgina and Doña Nora. They also have on their menu innovative haute cuisine preparations designed by a professional chef that will adjust to your tastes and preferences, including a special menu for vegetarians. And if you would like to learn how to make your own version of a typical dish, they offer typical cooking workshops where their llaneras will teach you how they prepare the most traditional dishes and you can even catch your own lunch to enjoy it with a delicious preparation.   ​

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Sample 2 Night Safari

CHECK IN: 2:00 PM | CHECK OUT: 11:00 AM
Start of activities: 9:00 AM
​INCLUDES:
  • Entrance to the Natural Reserve and AICA.
  • Accompaniment of a Creole guide throughout the stay.
  • Double accommodation in a room with private bathroom.
  • Complete meals (2 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts).
  • Snacks – Coffee – Bastimento.

​SUGGESTED ITINERARY

DAY ONE 9:00 AM Start of activities
– Reception and welcome at the herd.
– Walk along ecological trails to recognize the surroundings of the Hato.
- Lunch.
– “Llanero Safari” on horseback (3 to 4 hour tour for bird and wildlife watching).
– Dinner and rest at the Hato.

DAY TWO
– Breakfast.
– Tour in Curiara (Canoe) Artisanal Fishing.
- Lunch.
– “Llanero Safari” in 4×4 (Bird and wildlife watching tours).
– Dinner, night of myths, stories and legends.

DAY THREE
– Milking Morning.
- Breakfast.
– Walk or Craft Workshop.
– Rest in the Hato.
11:00AM CHECK OUT
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