About
Guaviare is a department in the southeast of Colombia, in South America, and it is often described as the gateway to the Colombian Amazon. For visitors, it offers a meeting of landscapes: here the Andean foothills give way to Amazon rainforest, and the change shapes the variety of ecosystems found across the region.
Ancient rock art
One of the department's main draws is its rock art. Guaviare has sites with thousands of indigenous pictographs, some dating back millennia. Visitors interested in the early human presence in the region will find these sites a rewarding focus for a visit, and the experience rewards slow looking and an interest in the stories the images may hold.
Wildlife and the transition zone
Because Andean and Amazonian environments meet here, the area suits travellers who enjoy watching wildlife. The mix of habitats creates a range of settings to observe animals and plants, from the foothills to the forest.
Tepuis and adventure
Adventure travellers can explore the tepuis, the table mountains that rise distinctively from the landscape. These flat-topped formations add a sense of mystery to the region and make for a memorable part of any trip that goes beyond the forest floor.
- Pictograph sites with ancient indigenous rock art
- Wildlife observation across a transition zone of ecosystems
- Tepui exploration for adventure travellers
Guaviare suits visitors who want to combine cultural history, nature and outdoor exploration in one trip to the Colombian Amazon.
