10 Bodies of Water in Colombia That You Shouldn't Miss

October 31, 2021 Sachiko Swiger

Coordinates: 4°N 72°W / 4°N 72°W / 4; -72
Restaurants in Colombia

1. Cano Cristales

La Macarena Colombia [email protected]
Excellent
91%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 419 reviews

Cano Cristales

Reviewed By MarcoC2818 - Pereira, Colombia

This place is magical from the very first minute you arrive to La Macarena. The town and its surroundings were no-man land just a few years ago because of the civil war ravaging many parts of Colombia. With the recent peace agreement signed by the government and the main guerrillas FARC, many places like La Macarena ca be visited with no safety concerns. A marvelous place, full of wonderful rivers, jungles, plains, mountains and a vibrant local community. Most of the tour guides are local and they know everything from the place, its history, flora and fauna and they are as friendly as any people you will meet in Colombia.

2. Laguna Del Buey

Popayan Colombia
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 3 reviews

Laguna Del Buey

3. Laguna de Guatape

Loma del Escobero, Medellin 053840 Colombia
Excellent
81%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1,567 reviews

Laguna de Guatape

Reviewed By sergioruiz5 - Monterrey, Mexico

This tour is a must if you visit Medellin, given that is at a 1hr distance and is a different type of town with an incredible view when you go to the top of the rock (650 steps approximately). I’ve never seen anything like this and with no doubts I’ll go back if I visit Colonia again.

4. Lago Tarapoto

Puerto Narino Colombia +57 350 2866696 http://magia-amazonia.com
Excellent
82%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 44 reviews

Lago Tarapoto

5. Parque Nacional Natural Uramba Bahia Malaga

Valle del Cauca, Buenaventura Colombia
Excellent
81%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 16 reviews

Parque Nacional Natural Uramba Bahia Malaga

6. Laguna de Guatavita

Km 15, Via Guatavita-Sesquile, Tierra Negra Colombia http://www.car.gov.co/?idcategoria=3863
Excellent
63%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,619 reviews

Laguna de Guatavita

This lake is where the legend of El Dorado originated.

Reviewed By okalaci - Vancouver, Canada

Super fun day trip, there is a moderate hike, about 15 minutes to get to the top, mostly stairs, only challenging because of the altitude (~3000 m). View is incredible. There is a Spanish guided tour, explaining some of the history and vegetation in the area; hopefully someone in your group or you speak Spanish to understand this (or if you have a private tour, you should be good too). Definitely recommend in your 2-3 days in Bogota. There is likely to be rain, so have a good rain jacket.

7. Calima Lake

Darien Colombia +57 312 8972168 http://www.calimadarien.com
Excellent
58%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 113 reviews

Calima Lake

8. Pance River

Cali Colombia +57 321 7444132
Excellent
53%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 312 reviews

Pance River

Reviewed By st_anywhere

The ride to the Rio Pance was just as surprising as the beauty of the waterfall! There were people riding bikes UP the hill to the river. Some even braved the hiking trail down to the waterfall. The falls were beautiful. The water cold! Very glad we made the trip!

9. La Laguna de la Cocha

1. 130298, -77. 150313, Pasto Colombia http://www.parquesnacionales.gov.co
Excellent
75%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 527 reviews

La Laguna de la Cocha

Reviewed By Alenka123 - Mexico City, Mexico

This is a great day trip from Pasto. Easy to get there by collectivo from near park Bolivar (5000 COP), travel about 40 minutes through very pretty landscape. We got out of the bus by the turn to the village and walked the two kilometers to enjoy a slow arrival to the village. This is very pleasant stroll. The village itself is incredibly pictoresque and cute with lots of colors and wooden houses on stilts, completely different from everything we've seen in Colombia. You can take a boat to the island (50000COP per boat) and hike through a beautiful forest to a viewpoint (entrance fee 10000 COP). The boat will wait for you. It's also a great place to swim if you don't mind cold-ish water. In the town there are plenty of restaurants with set menus with a local trout - delicious (8000 - 12000 COP per meal). Really great day out! Plus the weather is usually better by the lake than in Pasto. Highly recommended!

10. Laguna de Iguaque

5. 706500, -73. 457056 Km 30 Via Arcabuco, Villa de Leyva Colombia http://www.parquesnacionales.gov.co/portal/es/ecoturismo/region-andina/santuario-de-flora-y-fauna-iguaque
Excellent
68%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 127 reviews

Laguna de Iguaque

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