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Neiva
Spend 1–2 days in Neiva: see the central park, cathedral and riverwalk, then a half‑day at Playa Juncal; reach by 6–8 h bus from Bogotá or 1 h flight.
Neiva, capital of Huila, offers a compact historic centre, a riverfront promenade and easy access to nearby attractions like Playa Juncal and the Tatacoa Desert. One full day covers the main sights; add a half‑day for the water park if you have extra time.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- COP
- Best months
- Dec–Mar, Apr
- avoid May–Nov
- Airport
- NVA
- Nights
- 1–2
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Neiva123 ▾
- Police, ambulance, fire123
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Neiva, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Colombian peso (COP, $).Colombia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckClaro (best coverage), Movistar and Tigo SIMs in malls and at airports; passport required and IMEI registration may apply for longer stays — check.Colombia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Bogotá and Medellín; drink bottled on the coast and in rural areas.Colombia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% propina voluntaria offered on the bill.Colombia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Colombia-wide
- SafetyNeiva is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of occasional security alerts and keep valuables secure in crowded areas.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin in most places; bring tissues for bus stations.Colombia-wide
- Emergency numbers123 police, ambulance, fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays; Monday holidays (puentes) move almost half of public holidays.Colombia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNVA Benito Salas Airport (Daily flights to Bogotá (LATAM, Avianca)).
- Getting aroundCity centre is walkable; taxis and local minibuses serve the riverwalk and nearby attractions.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCOP 2,000–3,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city centre 3 km (1.9 mi))Taxi (city centre 1.9 mi (3 km))COP 10,000–12,000
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCOP 38,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCOP 170,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCOP 210,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget COP 35,000 · Mid COP 60,000 · High COP 120,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NVA Benito Salas Airport (Daily flights to Bogotá (LATAM, Avianca))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest May (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Neiva: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City centre is walkable; taxis and local minibuses serve the riverwalk and nearby attractions. No formal public‑transport network.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Playa Juncal & Parque Juncal
goDoor to door: ≈45 min each way
Taxi or bus ~20 km (12 mi) south, about 30 minTaxi or bus ~12 mi (20 km) south, about 30 min
Water park with pools, zip‑line and zoo; seasonal hours.
Tatacoa Desert (Villavieja base)
overnightDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Bus 1 h from Neiva to Villavieja, then local transport
Desert camping recommended; spend a night near Villavieja.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Backpackers & Travelers Hostal Neiva
Budget dorm, clean rooms, breakfast, tours to Tatacoa Desert. Price COP 38,300.
Hotel Chicalá
Mid‑range hotel with pool, Wi‑Fi, colonial décor. Price COP 149,368.
Hotel Neiva Plaza
Higher‑end option with pool, gym, spa, breakfast. Price COP 134,048.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- COP 35,000–60,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- COP 60,000–120,000 excl. bed
- High
- COP 120,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × COP 45,000 | COP 45,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × COP 60,000 | COP 60,000 |
| Bus Bogotá → Neiva (one way)1 × COP 80,000 · check | COP 80,000 |
| Taxi to Playa Juncal round trip1 × COP 25,000 · check | COP 25,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | COP 21,000 |
| Trip total≈ COP 231,000 per person per day, bed included | COP 231,000 |
2026 estimate in Colombian pesos; flights and long‑distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | COP 2,000–3,000 |
| Tamales (Huilense beef) | COP 5,000–8,000 |
| Taxi (city centre 3 km) | COP 10,000–12,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Past bomb attacks (2010‑11); the city is considered safe now but check current security advice.
- Riverwalk area can have litter; keep an eye on personal belongings.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 123
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Emergency
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Embassy
US consulate in Bogotá; check Colombian foreign ministry for local assistance.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bogotá → Neiva bus: COP 60,000–90,000, 6–8 h (check)
- Neiva → Playa Juncal taxi: ≈COP 25,000 round trip (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈβano)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Neiva. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar, Apr · avoid May–Nov · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Villavieja for Tatacoa Desert exploration.
- Combine Neiva with a flight to Bogotá for a broader Huila itinerary.
Sources
- officialWikidata – Neiva
- secondaryWikivoyage: Neiva, revision 5340188 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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