Destination

Caño Cristales

Meta, Colombia

Best timeJun–Nov

Set inMeta, Colombia

In season~84°F high

Climate70–91°F

Nearest airportLMC

CurrencyCOP

LanguageSpanish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Caño Cristales

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Dec–Feb. Go in Aug–Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJan · 37%

WarmestFeb · 91°F

WettestMay

Best windowJun–Nov

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A river that blooms red, yellow, green and blue from underwater plants, the 'liquid rainbow'.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Nov, the 6 months that line up best.

On foot

The classic way in is the River of Five Colors trek. Nearest airport is LMC.

Pairs well with

Torre Colpatria

Colombian National Museum

National Library of Colombia

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Caño Cristales?

The best time to visit Caño Cristales is June–November, in Meta, Colombia.

Where is Caño Cristales?

Caño Cristales is in Meta, Colombia. The nearest major airport is LMC.

What is Caño Cristales known for?

A river that blooms red, yellow, green and blue from underwater plants, the 'liquid rainbow'.