Araracuara Cradle of the Macaw Tour

Day 1. Departure from San José del Guaviare between 07 & 10 am
Welcome to Araracuara and transfer to the community of
Macaw. Lunch and transfer to the chagra to coke and
prepare the Mambe as permission to the territory of Araracuara,
bath in the dam, dinner and rest in the
hammocks/camping…

Day 2. We will start a walk of approximately 1 hour
until we reach Puerto Arturo, a point where the
boat that will take us to see the majestic Canyon of
Angosturas, a unique wonder in Colombia and in the Amazon, in its
Inside you can see rock walls up to 100 meters high.
height descending waterfalls from the Amazon margin and
Caqueta. The Mojarra waterfall without scale, the Maloca and others
scenarios, will be the enjoyment of this day that will also take us
to the Monochoa channel, finally, we will enter the community of Monochoa, to share words and mambe and ambíl. dinner and
break.

Day 3. In the morning we will leave for Caño Paujil, one
of the most unique attractions for its barzea forest, for its
reddish waters and its scenic beauty. This attraction is part of the
Monochoa reservation, and are the communities of Caño Negro and
Tiribita who day by day live from fishing and the natural enjoyment of
this sacred place. Once we have shared in the place,
we will go to have our lunch in the community of
Tiribita, later we will move on foot until we reach the
track of araracuara to visit the Mirador de las guacamayas,
commonly known as the "Devil's Balcony", after
spot the blue and yellow macaws and possibly the red ones,
we will begin a walk of 2 km, until we reach the jet of
Araracuara, one of the most ancient and amazing places; the
Caquetá river buja and shows us strength in a rapid of great magnitude where fish and dolphins have lived for thousands of years.
Finally we will take our bath on the banks of the river and
we will have to visit the Andoke maloca to share a
mambe night, ambil, dinner and rest.

Day 4. At 07 am we will take a walk to the City
loss of the amazon, a sacred space; ecosystem of
savannah in tepuy, which houses stories and mysteries of the peoples
Andoke and Uitoto; in a symbolic and mythological way, they are appreciated
rocks that have anthropomorphic and zoomorphic figures. Finally
we will return to the Araracuara track to wait for our
flight in the Antonov and thus return once again to San José del
Guaviare.

*The itinerary may change depending of the conditions
climatic conditions, restrictions of local authorities or criteria of
guides and especially air transport in situations
that represent danger to tourists during the activity
or possible delays or changes of days of departure and return of
Araracuara due to climatic and air logistics issues.

• Economic contributions to 3 indigenous reservations: Monochoa, Andoke – Aduche, El Guacamayo Accommodation: Camp run on the beach and Maloca Indígena.
• Tickets San José del Guaviare – Araracuara.
• Fluvial transfers through the Caquetá river and the
  pipes described in the tourist experience
• Tourist guidance, cargo and logistics support
  during the 4 days
• Food: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches,
  3 dinners and snacks on each tour / Optional
• Travel assistance insurance.
• Digital photographs of the entire tour.
• Visit to the Chorro and the Balcony of Araracuara,
  Caño Paujil, Caño Monochoa, Canyon of
  Angosturas (waterfall of the mojarra without
  escama) and the Lost City of the Amazon.

• Unspecified experiences in the
  plan
• Hosting services Yes
  specified in the plan.
• Food not specified in the plan
• Activities not mentioned in the plan and
  possible surcharges for additional days
  waiting due to itinerary changes
  on flights.
• Personal expenses and tips

* Comfortable walking shoes and a pair of
change
* Appropriate light-colored clothing, dry
quick and change clothes
* Bag or backpack to store your luggage
staff
* Don't forget to bring your cell phone or camera with you.
protector, so that it can be avoided
any incident due to rain and thus can
take the most colorful snapshots of the trip
* Report in a timely manner if there are symptoms
regarding COVID-19

* Reservations can be made through
of a bank transfer or a
consignment (the client will assume the cost of the
national consignment value).
* For international payments you can
generate a payment link or payment by PayPal, the
customer assumes the additional cost of the method
electronic transactional payment.
* Please consign to our Nequi Account
3105736911 in the name of Gilmar Esnaider
Botache, Savings. CC 1119215434, or the account
of DAVIVIENDA savings, please request
Bank account number.

* To reserve you must make an advance payment of the 50% of the
total value of the tour, the remaining 50% must be paid
7 days before starting the tour.

* It must be confirmed and booked in time due to the
capacity reduced by biosecurity measures.
* Rates valid for the entire year 2022.
* Availability subject to the moment of requesting the
reservation.
* This quote does not constitute confirmation of the
services and prices until the request is made
formal.

* All rates described above are per person and vary according to the number of people.
* The group rate will be handled based on a group of 10 people, in case the group is not completed, for
Unanimously, the date would be reconsidered or the additional value would be assumed according to the number of people, as shown in the price table.
* Regarding food, we manage with our indigenous communities traditional menus and their own
culture, therefore the diet is based on the use of cassava, chili, Amazonian fruits and different types of fish in different presentations, we also have alternatives for vegetarians and vegans, so
Therefore, if you require this type of food, please inform the Amazonía Travel team in a timely manner.
**Take each one his/her bottle or canteen to recharge water.**
* The times to travel by river transport range from approximately 3 to 5 hours, each way.
* We recommend light luggage (-10 kilos) with the essentials for the trip, a couple of changes of clothes
cover arms and legs, preferably light colors, pajamas, swimsuit and personal protection items.
* Accommodation is inside the malocas and on the shores of the beaches (according to itinerary), therefore
recommends that each traveler bring their hammock or camping.
* The time to have breakfast will be between 06:00 and 06:30 am
* This tour is recommended for children 12 years and older and adults up to 70 years of age who are in good physical condition.
* On the last night there will be a circle of words, a small sharing with the Andoke and Uitoto communities to evaluate the trip and, incidentally, display handicrafts for those who wish to take a
memory of this wonderful trip in Araracuara.

It's important to have on mind; anywhere in the world, inequality and poverty are two
prevailing phenomena these days. Before the conquest and the processes
colonizers executed in the Amazon region, the indigenous communities lived in
abundance, they had no diseases, they lived together in the best way and especially their
ancestry allowed passing from generation to generation the teachings of life and
nature, later, that culture of abundance would be overshadowed by colonial phenomena and
illegal economies, clearly influencing a transculturation of indigenous peoples,
changing the mentality of abundance to the mentality of money. The easy mentality remained
after the time of drug trafficking in the 80's; and being prevented by the scourges of
armed conflict in the 90's, gradually limited the emergence of such an important department
as is Caquetá; department with one of the largest water supplies in the country,
It houses about 80% of the PNN Chiribiquete and has sacred and pristine places for the
enjoyment and contemplation through nature tourism, and in this alternative, it is where
the hope of safeguarding culture and preserving our ecosystems, therefore, upon arrival
to Caquetá you will see from the air the golden gate(entrance) of the Colombian Amazon, you will feel the
climates, cold, warm and temperate, you will eat good cheese, pineapple, you will hear a beaten language
with a strong accent, you will feel very hot between 9 am and 04 pm and not only that, the
perspiration or sweating will be quite a lot due to the high relative humidity that we have in the
region, therefore, it will not be strange that you see men without shirts, others barefoot, without shoes. To the
When we reach the indigenous communities, we will see them with common and current clothing to that of
any person (product of cultural affectation in the past) except if it is a traditional event
of them, in which they perform their rituals and wear their typical costumes, therefore we will NOT find
half-naked indigenous people or something like that, the gastronomy is based on fish such as:
Bocachico, cachama, sábalo, gamitana or catfish such as: milkman, pintadillo and chontaduro, for
On the other hand, if you are totally ready for a cultural immersion, you will eat fariña, casabe,
cahuana, you will try the mambe and the ambíl, taking into account the recommendations of the grandparents
(taitas) indigenous. For the indigenous communities, the chili pepper and the
Yuca, also Amazonian fruits such as arazá, cupuazú, asaí, canangucha, among others.
In our journey we will not find luxury in the jungle, our accommodation will be communal
where you and no one else but you will know up close what it means to be and live as indigenous and
peasant in the extensive jungles of Caquetá, you will meet humble people, with a great
heart, who will share the best anecdotes and stories lived in the jungle.
Something very important for the expedition is to apply 3 days before the expedition 2 cm of
complex B or Thiamin to avoid mosquito bites during the day and mosquito bites at night, for
On the other hand, it is recommended (from experience) clothing that covers the arms and legs
completely and light colors (Fast drying preferably) NO dark colors,
that impressively attracts mosquitoes and mosquitoes, super comfortable clothes, loose, nothing
close to the body, the looser the better, a turkey that covers the back of the neck,
sunscreen, and an ideal buff for when the flies are very rowdy during the day.
Bring a change of shoes, a bathing suit for when we are in the puddles, enjoy them to the fullest. Some comfortable flip-flops to walk at night, pajamas, since, in Caquetá, in
hours of the night the temperature decreases and the breeze or the known serene is strong, achieving
make us feel cold.
The means of river transport are canoes, the latter have been built by the indigenous
and they will be our means of navigation through the Caquetá River, towards Angosturas and its pipes.
Taking into account the considerations mentioned above, you will have an immersion
memorable cultural event, thanks to your visit you will be helping the growth and sustainable development of
the indigenous communities that little by little see in tourism a hope, a sustenance for
their families and especially a paradigm shift, a change of mentality, a cultural rescue
and an interest in showing the indigenous cosmogony. Each trip that is made will leave a teaching
and a unique experience for travelers, and will strengthen communities, improving day by day their
infrastructure and quality of services provided.