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.
Mesetas:
Temp. Min: 20ºC Max: 35ºC, very humid climate / (820 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 present problems in the area
PHONE SIGNAL & WIFI
You will visit a destination where the signal varies according to your location, there will be places like cities or the main areas of towns where there is strong signal, but you will also visit several rural and natural areas where you might have poor or non-existent phone connectivity.
The accommodation offers Wi-Fi, but the signal can be very poor.
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 normally the water will be clearer color where emerald-like color will appear with no rain in the previous days. If it rained the days before of each activity, the color of the river can turn darker.
- 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.
- In the rainy season you can expect to see the waterfalls and rivers with high levels and more imposing, with a greener jungle.
- The rafting activity might increase its level and be faster during the rainy season.