San José del Guaviare is the gateway to the Colombian Amazon and a meeting point between the jungle, the savanna, and the Guaviare River. Located in the north of the department, on the banks of the majestic river that bears its name, it enjoys an average temperature of 24 °C. It is privileged location makes it a place of unique biodiversity, where Amazonian, Andean, and Orinoquian ecosystems converge.
The surroundings hold archaeological treasures such as the rock paintings of the Serranía de La Lindosa, witnesses of more than 10,000 years of history, along with striking rocky landscapes that captivate at every step. Among them are the Puerta de Orión, a natural arch over 12 meters high that frames the sky like a sacred observatory at sunset, and the Ciudad de Piedra, a maze of stone formations that evoke walls and passages where imagination blends with legend. Caves and winding trails complete this scenery that leads into the heart of the Amazon.
Local communities, many of them indigenous, share their knowledge of the flora, fauna, and ancestral traditions, offering an authentic connection to the living culture of the territory. San José del Guaviare is also a destination for adventure: navigating the river, discovering the magic of Caño Sabana and its colorful waters, encountering river dolphins, or birdwatching deep in the rainforest. It is a place where nature, history, and culture intertwined, inviting travelers to experience one of Colombia’s most biodiverse and captivating regions.
