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Travel in Colombia's Eastern Plains
Los LLanos: A nature lovers' destination
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Planning a trip to the La Aurora Natural Reserve?

7/4/2018

 
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The term "Colombian Safari" was first coined at Hato La Aurora, Colombia's biggest privately owned natural reserve and Casanare's pioneering tourism project. Juan Solito lodge caters for visitors on-site and willy jeeps and horses ensure one gets even to the remotest corners inside this 18,000 hectare reserve and catches a glimpse of some seriously stunning and impressive wildlife including anacondas, capybaras, scarlet ibises, deer, wild boars, ocelots and many more - a true adventure and a good one if planned right. Here are 5 reasons why it can be beneficial to book a trip though us rather than venture out on your own or wondering how to get to La Aurora.


A Cabin in the Andean Foothills...

1/3/2018

 
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A Colombian Safari in a Day (from Bogotá)

6/21/2017

 
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On a trip around Colombia you want to see as much of its natural treasures as possible. You are spoilt with choices in a country that tops the diversity hit lists on all levels: people, wildlife, birds, ecosystems, culture. Where to begin? Well, that's up to you. All we say is that technically you can reach a place where you'll see hundreds of capybaras, caimans, deer, exotic birds and even more exotic fauna such as anacondas and pumas in their natural habitat within ONE DAY from Bogotá. A no-brainer if you are looking to organize a jam-packed itinerary across the country. Beware though, this isn't your usual tourist hotspot - it's an off-beat adventure to remember!

​Intrigued? Read on.

Global Big Day May 13: Birding Results from Los Llanos

5/17/2017

 
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Birding’s biggest day was here. Global Big Day has taken place across the globe with Colombia ranking highest in number of reported species (1,486). All of the Llanos departments joined the challenge.

On 13 May sightings poured into the online platform 'eBird' from more than 150 countries. Over 6,500 species of birds were reported worldwide, 1,486 of which from Colombia, in one single day. 

All of the Llanos departments participated

The Llanos department of Casanare contributed with 337 different species, Meta reported 278, Vichada 214 and the northern most Llanos department Arauca registered 201 species with only 5 checklists (wow!). Aventur Eco Tours contributed with 80 species from the Yopal area. 

Inside the Manakin Forest: PIPRA FILICAUDA field trip

4/19/2017

 
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The Pipra Filicauda, more commonly known as the wire-tailed manakin, is a small stunner. Only about 25 km from Yopal we operate tours across a private gallery forest that has revealed itself to us as a "manakin hotspot" with guaranteed sightings of this colouful species. Whether you are into birdwatching or not, observing this little tricoloured "moonwalker" won't leave you indifferent.
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Aventur Eco Tours AWARDED: "Eco-Friendly Tour Operator of the Year 2017" by Luxury Travel Guide Awards

3/31/2017

 
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We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded for the LTG Americas Awards 2017 as

Eco-Friendly Tour Operator of the Year 2017

Each year readers of the Luxury Travel Guide (LTG) put forward their suggestions. "All Luxury Travel Guide Award programs represent the pinnacle of achievement, championing the best in their respective fields", says Donald Richardson, LTG awards coordinator.

Community Tourism: 'El Camino del Vaquero' - a 3 Day Horse Trek across 7 Llanos farms

3/11/2017

 
It is the Llanos’ tranquility, their original natural state of palm groves and gallery forests, of dry and wet savannas, their sunrises and sunsets, proud cowboy culture and impressively wide array of wildlife that enchant visitors. Yet a well-kept secret, this region may very well benefit from soft tourism and mindful travelers in the near future. "El Camino del Vaquero", a 3 day horse trek adventure is our initiative towards sustainable community tourism.
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The three day horse trek near Yopal, Casanare, sees us explore seven farms in three days. We meet local farmers, stay on their farms, try their food and spot plenty of fauna in different habitats. The launch of “El Camino del Vaquero” – 
the cowboy’s way - is both, our go at sustainable community tourism and an attempt to connect visitors with the locals and locals with visitors. It is a cultural encounter and intercultural exchange and so much more: it is about bridging a gap, supporting local families and maintaining and showcasing culture, valuing and honoring tradition, work, food, time, nature and animals. 

Gone Bean Picking! - Harvesting off Colombia's beaten (coffee) path

11/17/2016

 
Rugged and lush mountain ranges, wild rivers, waterfalls, lofty villages with great views and some fine hiking trails: the Andean foothills are a mystical world of its own. Temperatures are more moderate than in the plains, enabling the cultivation of those rich Arabica beans Colombia is famous for. For a day we rolled up our sleeves and lent a hand to a local coffee farming family, as they were short on workers. (The perfect excuse for us to try our hand at bean picking) 
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10 Things you did not expect in Casanare

1/12/2016

 
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Casanare in Central Eastern Colombia is famous for its Llanos as the vast plains are called, for its cattle industry, beef and cowboys. But there are plenty of things that may surprise you. Here are 10 things you (perhaps) did not expect to find in Casanare.

How to travel to Yopal, Casanare, from Bogota? – The ultimate itinerary

12/22/2015

 
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​Have some time to spare and looking for the ultimate route through Colombia’s diverse sceneries?
Here is your itinerary through Colombia’s diverse climates and landscapes from Andean highlands through lush tropics right into the vast prairies of Los Llanos, from 3000 to 300 meters above sea level, from Bogota to Yopal.

Don’t forget to pack your wool poncho, scarf, hat, gloves, rain jacket, shorts, t-shirts and ultimately a fan and cowboy hat. Almost all weather conditions are likely to occur.

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