WEATHER CONDITIONS & BILINGUALISM
It is necessary to be properly prepared for the weather conditions of the destination which are detailed below, but as this is an approximation, please note that they may vary. Also, keep in mind that it might be difficult to find bilingual staff or people at the destination.
Villagarzon:
Temp. Min: 20ºC Max: 30ºC, slightly humid climate / (430 m.a.s.l.) Mocoa: Temp. Min: 15ºC Max: 25ºC, slightly humid climate / (604 m.a.s.l.)
- ATM´s
It is advisable to carry cash for extra expenses during the trip since access to ATMs and dataphones at the destination may be limited or non-existent.
PHONE SIGNAL & WIFI
You will visit a destination where the signal varies according to your location, there will be places like the main areas of towns where there is good signal, but you will also visit several rural and natural areas where you might have poor or non-existent phone connectivity. The hotels offer Wi-Fi with decent signal.
TIPPING
Tipping is not mandatory, but if you consider you can tip the guides and/or other staff with an amount from 20.000 to 50.000 COP (5 to 12 USD approx.) per day of service.
SEASONS
- The dry season in Colombia ranges from Mid-November till March, in this period of the year you can expect to have easier hikes and less rain in general.
- The river levels will be lower and you can expect less mud and drier trails.
- Getting by car to off the road paths will be easier, making the transportation times shorter to those spots in very rural areas.
- Migratory birds might be easier to spot during the dry season as well as getting by car to off the road paths will be easier, making the transportation times shorter to those spots in very rural areas.
- The rainy season starts in April and ends in mid-November, being May and October the rainiest months in Colombia and from June to September a softer rainy period.