The ‘liquid rainbow’ that runs through the tiny town of La Macarena, between the Andes and the Amazon, is considered the most beautiful river in the world for a reason – we guarantee you’ve never seen anything like it. For a few short months each year, the Caño Cristales bursts with colour – bold swathes of pink, red, yellow, orange and green – giving the crystal-clear water a festive appearance.
The source of this kaleidoscope of colour? The aquatic flower Macarenia clavigera, which blooms in a riot of hues, creating an Instagram-worthy natural phenomenon.
Catching a plane with Satena airlines is not the most price-savvy option, but certainly the fastest and easiest way of travelling to Caño Cristales if you’re not booking in a tour.
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The Colombian Way runs three-day all-inclusive tours to Caño Cristales from US$615.
The Colombian Way
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The best time to visit is in August.