How can you access Caño Cristales from La Macarena?

Caño Cristales is directly accessible from the municipality of La Macarena.

What is the average temperature in La Macarena?

The average temperature in La Macarena is 25˚ C.

When was the Sierra de La Macarena National Natural Park opened to the public?

The Sierra de La Macarena National Natural Park was opened to the public on November 18, 1980.

What makes the waters of Caño Cristales unique?

The waters of Caño Cristales are unique because they display all the colors of the rainbow, creating an awe-inspiring landscape.

Where is Sierra de La Macarena National Natural Park located?

The Sierra de La Macarena National Natural Park is located in the region of La Macarena, Colombia.

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Q: What is the main attraction in La Macarena, Colombia?

The main attraction in La Macarena, Colombia, is Caño Cristales, located in the Sierra de La Macarena National Natural Park, where all the colors of the rainbow seem to have descended from heaven to earth.

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An awe-inspiring landscape is the term that best describes the waters of the Sierra de La Macarena National Natural Park, where all of the colors of the rainbow seem to have been descended from heaven to earth at Caño Cristales. This destination is directly accessible from the municipality of La Macarena, and has an average of temperature of 25˚ C. This Park was opened to the public on November 18, 1980.

Rio de colores en Caño Cristales, un destino imperdible en La Macarena — Photo: Mario Carvajal

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