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Yopal
Spend 1–2 days in Yopal for a quick taste of the Llanos, then use it as a hub for wildlife day trips.
Yopal, capital of Casanare, sits at the edge of the Eastern Andes and the Llanos. The city centre is walkable, with a central park, museums and easy bus/taxi links. One full day covers the main sights; a second day allows a wildlife reserve visit or a hike to the Virgen statue.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- COP
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (dry season, milder heat)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, road work)
- Airport
- EYP
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Colombia ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Migración Colombia or a Colombian consulate; some travellers must complete an online migration form before arrival.
- Colombia ↗Security advice lists specific departments and border areas: check your own government's advice for every place on your route, including coastal roads.
- Colombia ↗Never accept drinks, food or cigarettes from strangers, and be careful with people met on dating apps: drugging (including with scopolamine) followed by robbery is a known risk.
- Colombia ↗Fill in Check-MIG only on the official Migración Colombia site; it is free, and lookalike sites charge a fee.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- 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 Yopal123 ▾
- 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 Yopal, 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
- SafetyYopal is generally safe; use normal city precautions, avoid isolated areas after dark.
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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.
- AirportEYP El Alcaraván Airport (Flights to Bogotá and Bucaramanga).
- Getting aroundThe city centre is walkable; taxis and city buses are cheap and frequent.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee with toastCOP 4,000–6,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))COP 12,000–15,000
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket to BogotáCOP 50,000–70,000
- Budget bedBasic hotel or hostel room, a night, per personCOP 50,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget COP 60,000 · Mid COP 120,000 · High COP 200,000
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
- EYP El Alcaraván Airport (Flights to Bogotá and Bucaramanga)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Apr (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yopal: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 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
The city centre is walkable; taxis and city buses are cheap and frequent. No Uber/Lyft.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Reserva Natural El Encanto de Guanapalo
goDoor to door: ≈4 h total
Arrange transport via the reserve’s website; about 2 h drive each way
Wildlife safari with capybaras, anteaters, alligators.
Statue of the Virgen
cautionDoor to door: ≈5 h round‑trip (incl. hike)
Local bus or taxi to trailhead, then hike
Long hike; start early, bring water.
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.
Hotel La Bendición
Near km 3 via Sirivana, basic rooms, good for short stays
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 60,000–80,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- COP 120,000–150,000 excl. bed
- High
- COP 200,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel or hostel room1 × 1 night × COP 80,000 | COP 80,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × COP 120,000 | COP 120,000 |
| El Alcaraván Airport – Bogotá round‑trip (economy)1 × COP 350,000 · check | COP 350,000 |
| Taxi within city (average 5 km)1 × COP 15,000 · check | COP 15,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | COP 56,500 |
| Trip total≈ COP 621,500 per person per day, bed included | COP 621,500 |
2026 estimate in COP; flights and long‑distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee with toast | COP 4,000–6,000 |
| Arepa con queso | COP 3,000–5,000 |
| Sancocho de gallina (bowl) | COP 12,000–18,000 |
| Taxi (5 km) | COP 12,000–15,000 |
| Bus ticket to Bogotá | COP 50,000–70,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads to Villavicencio may be under maintenance (check before travel).
- Stay aware of heat; carry water and sunscreen.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 123
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Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire123
Embassy
US consulate in Bogotá; Colombian police 123 for emergencies.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- EYP → Yopal city centre (taxi): ≈ COP 15,000, 10 min (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (graˈθjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwanˈto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo)
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 Yopal. 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–Apr (dry season, milder heat) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, road work) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area 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 day for a wildlife reserve visit if interested in fauna.
- Consider a night in a rural eco‑lodge for deeper Llanos experience.
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