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San Vicente del Caguán
Stop over for 1 day en route to La Macarena or the Amazon; skip as a main base unless you need a flight connection.
San Vicente del Caguán is a small Amazon town with a modest airport and a few urban and natural sights. It works as a brief transit hub between Florencia, La Macarena and the wider Amazon, but offers limited accommodation and dining options. One day is enough to see the cathedral, a waterfall, and the river bridge before moving on.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- COP
- Best months
- Jun–Jul (festival season) and Jan–Feb (summer festival, dry river beaches)
- avoid Apr–May (rainy season) and high humidity months
- Airport
- SVC
- Nights
- 1
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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 ▾
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
Emergency numbers for San Vicente del Caguán123 ▾
- 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 San Vicente del Caguán, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for daytime travel; stay in town after dark and keep valuables secured.
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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.
- AirportcheckSVC Eduardo Falla Solano Airport (Direct flights from Florencia; check schedule).
- Getting aroundMostly on foot or by local taxis; the town centre is walkable; river bridge connects neighborhoods.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféCOP 2,000–3,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (first 3.1 mi (5 km))COP 12,000–15,000
- Budget bedHotel Amazonia Real, a night, per roomCOP 65,000
- Mid-range bedHotel Amazonia Real, a night, per roomCOP 80,000
- High-end bedHotel Amazonia Real, a night, per roomCOP 120,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget COP 35,000 · Mid COP 60,000 · High COP 90,000
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
- SVC Eduardo Falla Solano Airport (Direct flights from Florencia; check schedule)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
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Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Jan–Feb, Jun–Jul. Avoid: Apr–May. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jun (16 rain days), driest Jan (12). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
San Vicente del Caguán: 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)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 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
Mostly on foot or by local taxis; the town centre is walkable; river bridge connects neighborhoods.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Salto de la Danta waterfall
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Local taxi or motorbike, about 30 min each way
Short hike to the pool; bring water.
Pato River Canyon
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h
Guided boat tour from town, 2 h each way
Seasonal water levels; check availability.
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 Amazonia Real
Approx 65,000 COP per night; most expensive option
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 60,000–90,000 excl. bed
- High
- COP 90,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Amazonia Real1 × 1 night × COP 65,000 | COP 65,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × COP 35,000 | COP 35,000 |
| Round‑trip flight Florencia ↔ SVC1 × COP 250,000 · check | COP 250,000 |
| Local taxi within town (10 km)1 × COP 15,000 · check | COP 15,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | COP 36,500 |
| Trip total≈ COP 401,500 per person per day, bed included | COP 401,500 |
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2026 estimate in COP; flights and long-distance transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | COP 2,000–3,000 |
| Meal (local restaurant) | COP 8,000–15,000 |
| Taxi (first 5 km) | COP 12,000–15,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited medical facilities; carry basic supplies.
- Roads can be slow; Marginal de la Selva Highway may take 3 h from Florencia.
- Check flight schedules; services may be infrequent.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 123
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire123
Embassy
US consulate in Bogotá; check for regional assistance.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Florencia → SVC flight: ≈ COP 250,000–350,000 one‑way (check schedule)
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 ˈβaɲo)
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 San Vicente del Caguán. 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: Jun–Jul (festival season) and Jan–Feb (summer festival, dry river beaches) · avoid Apr–May (rainy season) and high humidity months · 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
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Hotel Amazonia Real for comfort before heading to La Macarena.
- Arrange a guided waterfall tour via local operators (check availability).
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