Community and Biodiversity Tour of the Tatacoa Desert
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4 Ratings
Villavieja
Explore Tatacoa Desert's biodiversity, witness unique wildlife, and support local communities. End your adventure with stargazing at the Astronomical Observatory.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Villavieja - Explore the town of Villavieja, its museum, and attractions. Learn about its history. 10 minutes.
  • Puerto Fluvial Malecon Ferri motos - Tour the Magdalena River, Colombia’s most important river, and observe its flora and fauna. 20 minutes.
  • Desierto de la Tatacoa - Head to Backpackers Neiva’s Natural Sanctuary within the desert, a reserve home to squibs, iguanas, birds, and other flora and fauna. 30 minutes.
  • Valle De Los Xilópalos - Visit the Valley of the Xilópalos, a trail featuring petrified wood remains called xylópalos. This grayish valley, rich in phosphorus and silica, was once a volcanic and torrential river area during the middle Miocene epoch. Transportation 30 minutes.

4-kilometer hiking route, mild difficulty, through the Valley of the Xilópalos. 110 minutes.

  • Piscina Mineral - 1:30 pm Head to the pool (Optional activity, costs $10,000 COP). 30 minutes.
    2:00 pm Pool (Optional). Enjoy the pool. 105 minutes.

  • Las Ventanas Mirador - 5:45 pm Visit the viewpoint to watch the sunset and enjoy a refreshing drink. 45 minutes.

  • Astronomical Observatory Astrosur - 6:30 pm Head to the observatory for an astronomy session (Optional activity, costs $10,000 COP). 30 minutes.
    7:00 pm Observatory-Astronomy (Optional). Entry, star viewing, and astronomy session. 120 minutes.

What's Included
  • Insurance policy
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Entry and Use of the Hoyos or Natural Pool. Value 10 thousand pesos
  • Entrance to the Observatory. Value 10 thousand pesos
Additional Information

With Backpackers Neiva you will have a complete immersion in the beauty and diversity of the Tatacoa desert. From a walk along the Magdalena River to exploring natural reserves and valleys full of history, you will immerse yourself in the richness of this unique ecosystem.

Unforgettable Encounters with Nature: sighting of fauna such as turtles, birds, reptiles and iguanas, as well as the opportunity to explore rock formations, protected lagoons and the red and gray desert or valley of the xylopalos, provides close encounters with nature in its state purer and fascinating.

Contribution to Local Development and Culture: contribute to local development through community work and supporting the local economy. This adds additional value to the trip, generating a positive impact on local communities and their natural environment.

We conclude at the Astronomical Observatory, experts will guide you in the mysteries of the universe, and the most amazing phenomena in space

Location
Villavieja
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Fabiancb9025ug
May 31, 2024
We saw many animals and different experiences for a day trip - Very comfortable in the group, which was 8 travelers from different parts of the world, the guide explained in English. It is very surprising the number of animals that can be seen. We were going to see the red desert but Tatacoa is definitely much more. What a good experience
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497marthaluciab
May 16, 2024
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES - Applauding the desert's biodiversity experience, I want to add that the treatment It was very pleasant for locals and foreigners, being an older adult, a child and even my pet, we all felt very comfortable. great route and schedule.
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Excursion23005270135
May 14, 2024
Pleasant experience in the Desert - We had an excellent time planning in the desert with my mom and my nephew. Excellent adventure, for all ages.
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749juandavida
Apr 29, 2024
Getting to know Huila with experts - It is an excellent experience, good service, logistics and knowledge of the region, the hosts strive to highlight the attributes of Huila.
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