Caño Cristalitos
A “mini Caño Cristales” close to town. It also has red aquatic plants and a viewing platform with views over the Guayabero River, tropical grassland and the Macarena Mountains in the distance.
Caño Cristalitos is a sister section of Caño Cristales. It is smaller, but its aquatic plants are just as vivid, and it has fewer visitors. It is often used as the second day’s itinerary. The route takes a boat across the river from town, then continues by vehicle or on foot. Along the way, climb the El Mirador viewing platform to look down over the Guayabero River, the tropical savanna and the distant Macarena Mountains. The whole trip takes about 4 to 5 hours. A licensed guide is required. Some sections are fully exposed to the sun, so bring plenty of water and rain gear.
Opening hours
June-November, daytime (guide required)
Nearby sights
- Guayabero River
- La Macarena town
- Caño Cristales
- Cascada Manto de la Virgen
- Los Ochos
- Caño Piedra
- Cascada Los Cuarzos
- Sierra de la Macarena National Park