La Manigua Lodge
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LA MANIGUA LODGE allows you to experience the same comfort of your home in the middle of the nature that surrounds the most beautiful river in the world, Caño Cristales. Their cabins are completely immersed inside the tropical forest of La Serranía de la Macarena, surrounded by bird songs and the curiosity of the squirrel monkeys and other species.
The day tours are private and tailor made. LA MANIGUA LODGE prioritizes low impact on the surrounding forest by using renewable energies and building sustainable constructions, and as reward they get the protection of the trees against the strong winds and the burning sun, and the company of different wild species.
At La Manigua Lodge they have a weekly menú with a different option for every day. Each option is made with local ingredients
by local cooks who do their best to deliver a special food experience in the middle of the jungle. Breakfasts include plenty of fruit, eggs, local “arepas”, juice, hot beverage, crepes or french toasts. Lunches are packed for everyday hikes. They also offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options to our guests. At LA MANIGUA LODGE you will find a space to get excited, reactivate your senses, relax and be amazed with whatever nature wants to show you during your visit. In this natural scene you are our major concern, your senses and emotions are our priority and your experience is their pride.
They have 6 cabins in total: 3 of them are for families, 2 are for couples and they have a deluxe cabin (suite). Their cabins are designed to have a low impact on the environment and allow you to connect with nature while guaranteeing your comfort. Each cabin has a private terrace, a giant hammock, private bathroom, outdoor shower, towels, biodegradable amenities (not toothpaste), blankets and solar energy from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Their electrical system only allows lighting and charging of electronic equipment such as cell phones, cameras, drones and laptops. Hair dryers are not allowed. Each bed has its own mosquito net. 
couple cabin - 2 – 3 capacity- 1 queen bed & 1 single bed
Family cabin - · 2 – 4 capacity - 1 twin bed & 2 single beds
Suite - 1 King size bed + 2 Single beds + Hot water + Bathtub + Wide terrace
• When you visit Caño Cristales twice, each day you visit a different
trail with different landscapes • All tour packages start and end at La Macarena airport. They take care of all the transfers. • We recommend to travel at least 4 days, so you can enjoy Caño Cristales as much as possible and know other beautiful spots in La Macarena. • On holiday weekends you can only visit Caño Cristales once due to the amount of people that visit La Macarena, so it’s better if you can travel during the week or in a normal weekend! • Caño Cristales opening and closure depends mainly on weather conditions. • Their trips are designed for people who like to hike and do activities all day. If you prefer a softer option, they also have options for you, ask for them! • Lunches and water are carried by the guests to the hikes, if a carrier is needed please ask for this additional service.
• Children under 5 years are not allowed in Caño Cristales
• Caño Cristales has a limited capacity, so it’s important to plan the trip ahead of time • They have special rates for children under 12 years • We need the following information to be able to send you the quote: • # of foreigners • # of Colombians • # under 12 years • # between 12 and 25 • # older than 25 Detailed Sample 3 Day ItineraryDay 1: - Welcome at La Macarena airport . Visit to Cormacarena and National Parks office for an introductory talk about the National Park Sierra de La Macarena. 30 minute transfer by boat to La Manigua’s office for the check-in. Here you will have time to fill your water bottles with water and change clothes if you need. Transfer to the Guayabero river. We will take a wooden boat to start your first visit, Caño Cristalitos. - 20 minute boat transfer upstream on the Guayabero river. On the way it’s possible to spot some wildlife on the river bank. We will reach a farmers house where we will get ready for your first hike. - 25 minutes up to reach the Mirador, an amazing lookout where your guide will be able to explain everything about the ecosystems and the social history of La Macarena. Then a 45 minute hike along a semi-flat terrain till we reach Caño Cristalitos, where we will have time to appreciate the Macarenia clavigera plant and bathe at small pools. Hike back to the Guayabero river to reach the boat and transfer back to La Manigua Lodge. Time to relax and to enjoy the possible visit of some monkeys before dinner
Day 2 - Breakfast. Our start time will be defined by Cormacarena and National parks randomly (it can be between 6 am and 8 am). 15 minute boat transfer downstream on the Guayabero River -then a 40 minute 4x4 transfer on a bumpy road entering the National Park Sierra de La Macarena. At the National Parks check point, we will get ready for a 30 minute hike to reach our highly expected destination: Caño Cristales. - Once at Caño Cristales, we will start the trail that was assigned by National Parks and Cormacarena. - Inside the National Park we will be around 7 hours, having time for hiking, having lunch, bathing and take a lot of pictures of the colors and waterfalls of this amazing river. - At the end of the hike we will return by the same we entered to reach again La Manigua Lodge. - At the end of the day we will have a cultural activity on the river and dinner. Day 3 - Breakfast. Our start time will be defined by Cormacarena and National parks randomly (it can be between 6 am and 8 am). - We will have our luggage ready because it comes with us on the boat so we can maximize our time as much as possible. 40 minute 4x4 transfer on a bumpy road entering the National Park Sierra de La Macarena, where we will get ready for the 30 minute hike. This day we will visit the lower basin of Caño Cristales, where this Majestic river enters the jungle and because of the shadow of the forest the Macarenia clavigera plant has an intense green coloration. At the end of the hike we will return to La Macarena, where we will have a room to shower and get ready for the lunch before the flight. - Transfer to the airport and farewell. |
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Sample ItinerariesColor Season - June 15 - Nov. 153 Days / 2 Nights
4 Days / 3 Nights
5 Days / 4 Nights
Dry Season - December - March3 Days / 2 Nights
4 Days / 3 Nights
bar and lounge overlooking river
In 2019, La Macarena received the Sustainable Destination Certification from the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism. This distinction was achieved thanks to the responsible management of flora and fauna resources, for helping in preserving the culture of the region and for the development of a sustainable tourism that has embraced the local communities since the beginning. The associations in charge of preserving the ecotourism habitat in the National Natural Park of Sierra de La Macarena have determined that it is strictly prohibited to bring into this protected area single-use plastics such as plastic bags, bottles, straws, containers, cups, and plates. Additionally, due to the importance and care that this ecosystem needs, the corporations have established a limited visitors capacity so that tourists find a space full of nature and without overcrowding. |
