Balancing visitors and the fragile environment. The growth was hugely beneficial for the tourism industry and small towns that suddenly found themselves catering to tourists' demands for local guides, accommodation and food, but proved problematic for environments that had lain almost untouched for half a century. There are many endemic species and species of restricted distribution. Deforestation is one of Colombia's most pressing problems, with more than 40 soccer fields worth of trees logged every day, and the area of La Macarena is no exception.
New opportunities. The pandemic has provided an opportunity to scale back the number of visitors, and prioritize the area's health. Lasso is pragmatic; the river brings in much needed money to the region and locals have suffered a huge loss of income. There are designated swimming areas in the river. However, visitors are not allowed to swim wearing sun lotion or bug spray, as the plants are sensitive to the products' chemicals. The entry of single-use plastics, such as bags, bottles, straws, containers, plates and cutlery is also prohibited.
Tourism officials promote environmentally focused accommodation, such as the Wayabero Lodge , which champions conservation of the ecosystems and the development of sustainability programs for local communities. Not only do tourists travel to see the river, but the abundance of wildlife is a draw for the crowds. The best time to go is when the weather is bright and sunny, so light can reflect the colors. Generally, the colors are at their peak vibrancy between July and November.
According to Atlas Obscura , to get to the river, travelers must first fly into Villavicencio, in central Colombia, then charter another plane to La Macarena. Share using Email. By Dylan Baddour 21st March Every year in the remote wilderness of Colombia, an ordinary river erupts into a spectacular rainbow-coloured waterway.
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