This is how you can travel to Bahía Solano, Caño Cristales and Tolú during the mid-year vacations
June 02, 2022
Due to its geographical location, Colombia is a country that is characterized by having countless landscapes and destinations to visit during vacations. Lakes, rivers, beaches, ecological trails and mountains,
make the Colombian territory a space that offers many options to nationals and foreigners, when taking a break from their daily work.
First of all, there is the municipality of Bahía Solano, located in Chocó, which becomes an attractive place to visit between July and October, since tourists encounter a natural spectacle of humpback whales. These huge mammals, which measure up to 18 meters long and can weigh up to 40 tons, travel more than 8,000 kilometers to reach the warm waters of the Colombian Pacific, coming from the south of the continent.
According to Major General Luis Carlos Córdoba Avendaño, president of SATENA, “in addition to whale watching, Bahía Solano gives you the chance to go on excursions through forest and river trails, indigenous traditions, sport and artisanal fishing, autonomous and tank diving in areas of reefs and sunken ships, waterfalls in the forest and on the seashore, walks on the beach, folklore, surfing, hot springs and a gastronomy that is characterized by offering tuna in different ways of preparation.”
Another destination that has attracted the interest of tourists is Caño Cristales, located in the department of Meta, more precisely in the municipality of La Macarena. In this place it feels like entering the middle of the world, because the Serranía de La Macarena is the meeting point of three very powerful ecosystems: the Amazon, the Orinoquía and the Andes.
“Caño Cristales is a unique place in Colombia that has the presence of the Macarenia Clavigera, a plant that gives the river shades of five and sometimes seven colors. To this, is added all the experience that the traveler or tourist can find, since visiting this area is not only based on getting to know Caño Cristales, there are also other attractions such as the Raudal de Angosturas, Caño Morrocoy for kayaking, the Laguna del Silencio, which has an extension of five kilometers where a great diversity of flora and fauna and Caño Cristalitos, which is similar to Caño Cristales, but smaller, where people can have their first contact with the Macarenia Clavigera. In the same way, the llanera culture offers a gastronomy exceptional and several folkloric samples”, affirms Major General Luis Carlos Córdoba Avendaño, president of SATENA.
Finally, in the Caribbean Region, there is the municipality of Tolú, Sucre, where its white sand beaches and calm waters are perfect for resting; the heat and the sea breeze adorn majestic landscapes dyed with vegetation, which make their way and They seek refuge on solid ground, thus creating the most beautiful landscapes that nature can offer.
This population located in the Gulf of Morrosquillo, offers a commercial environment and party nights while it is complemented by another of the municipalities called Coveñas, an ideal place to rest and relax. Although Tolú and Coveñas seem like Siamese beaches, each of them offers specific attractions. In Coveñas you can visit the oil terminal where the oil pipeline that starts from Caño Limón, in Arauca, and crosses the country from east to west ends. In Tolú you can explore the beaches on walks or by pedicab, the latter allows you to contemplate the beautiful sunsets along the Avenida del Malecón.
A highly recommended plan is to visit the nearby islands, enter the waters of the Gulf of Morrosquillo and go by boat through the labyrinths formed by the mangroves of the swamp.
Flights to Bahía Solano, La Macarena and Tolú operation to Bahía Solano is carried out from Medellín, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, along with the multiple benefits it grants to its travelers.
On the other hand, to La Macarena, in Meta, SATENA is the only airline that flies commercially between Bogotá and La Macarena. Its flights to this destination operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, and each journey lasts approximately 50 minutes. It is important to note that, starting in mid-July, the airline is scheduled to incorporate the direct route Medellín – La Macarena into its offer, which will make it easier for visitors to Antioquia to travel to this beautiful natural destination. no need to make scales.
Finally, as of July 1, SATENA will make available to users the direct route between Bogotá and Tolú on Mondays and Fridays, bringing travelers closer to the departments of Sucre and Córdoba, which offer countless plans and landscapes to travelers.
For more information and ticket purchase go to www.satena.com, Contact Center at 601 918 6030, WhatsApp +57 323 3220006, check your favorite travel agency and points of SATENA sales nationwide. Remember to buy the tickets with anticipation and contribute through their actions to responsible tourism.
About SATENA:
It is the state airline with 60 years of operations, with the duty of being present in those regions where, due to geographic, public order and poverty reasons, no other operator arrives; It is here, precisely, where the developing State and Fulfilling its purposes and objectives, it carries out a task of vital importance in generating economic and social development for the regions served, integrating itself with the main economic centers of the country.
Press contact:
Andrés Gómez
+57 318 523 5394 - contenidos@innobrand.global / contenidos2@innobrand.global
First of all, there is the municipality of Bahía Solano, located in Chocó, which becomes an attractive place to visit between July and October, since tourists encounter a natural spectacle of humpback whales. These huge mammals, which measure up to 18 meters long and can weigh up to 40 tons, travel more than 8,000 kilometers to reach the warm waters of the Colombian Pacific, coming from the south of the continent.
According to Major General Luis Carlos Córdoba Avendaño, president of SATENA, “in addition to whale watching, Bahía Solano gives you the chance to go on excursions through forest and river trails, indigenous traditions, sport and artisanal fishing, autonomous and tank diving in areas of reefs and sunken ships, waterfalls in the forest and on the seashore, walks on the beach, folklore, surfing, hot springs and a gastronomy that is characterized by offering tuna in different ways of preparation.”
Another destination that has attracted the interest of tourists is Caño Cristales, located in the department of Meta, more precisely in the municipality of La Macarena. In this place it feels like entering the middle of the world, because the Serranía de La Macarena is the meeting point of three very powerful ecosystems: the Amazon, the Orinoquía and the Andes.
“Caño Cristales is a unique place in Colombia that has the presence of the Macarenia Clavigera, a plant that gives the river shades of five and sometimes seven colors. To this, is added all the experience that the traveler or tourist can find, since visiting this area is not only based on getting to know Caño Cristales, there are also other attractions such as the Raudal de Angosturas, Caño Morrocoy for kayaking, the Laguna del Silencio, which has an extension of five kilometers where a great diversity of flora and fauna and Caño Cristalitos, which is similar to Caño Cristales, but smaller, where people can have their first contact with the Macarenia Clavigera. In the same way, the llanera culture offers a gastronomy exceptional and several folkloric samples”, affirms Major General Luis Carlos Córdoba Avendaño, president of SATENA.
Finally, in the Caribbean Region, there is the municipality of Tolú, Sucre, where its white sand beaches and calm waters are perfect for resting; the heat and the sea breeze adorn majestic landscapes dyed with vegetation, which make their way and They seek refuge on solid ground, thus creating the most beautiful landscapes that nature can offer.
This population located in the Gulf of Morrosquillo, offers a commercial environment and party nights while it is complemented by another of the municipalities called Coveñas, an ideal place to rest and relax. Although Tolú and Coveñas seem like Siamese beaches, each of them offers specific attractions. In Coveñas you can visit the oil terminal where the oil pipeline that starts from Caño Limón, in Arauca, and crosses the country from east to west ends. In Tolú you can explore the beaches on walks or by pedicab, the latter allows you to contemplate the beautiful sunsets along the Avenida del Malecón.
A highly recommended plan is to visit the nearby islands, enter the waters of the Gulf of Morrosquillo and go by boat through the labyrinths formed by the mangroves of the swamp.
Flights to Bahía Solano, La Macarena and Tolú operation to Bahía Solano is carried out from Medellín, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, along with the multiple benefits it grants to its travelers.
On the other hand, to La Macarena, in Meta, SATENA is the only airline that flies commercially between Bogotá and La Macarena. Its flights to this destination operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, and each journey lasts approximately 50 minutes. It is important to note that, starting in mid-July, the airline is scheduled to incorporate the direct route Medellín – La Macarena into its offer, which will make it easier for visitors to Antioquia to travel to this beautiful natural destination. no need to make scales.
Finally, as of July 1, SATENA will make available to users the direct route between Bogotá and Tolú on Mondays and Fridays, bringing travelers closer to the departments of Sucre and Córdoba, which offer countless plans and landscapes to travelers.
For more information and ticket purchase go to www.satena.com, Contact Center at 601 918 6030, WhatsApp +57 323 3220006, check your favorite travel agency and points of SATENA sales nationwide. Remember to buy the tickets with anticipation and contribute through their actions to responsible tourism.
About SATENA:
It is the state airline with 60 years of operations, with the duty of being present in those regions where, due to geographic, public order and poverty reasons, no other operator arrives; It is here, precisely, where the developing State and Fulfilling its purposes and objectives, it carries out a task of vital importance in generating economic and social development for the regions served, integrating itself with the main economic centers of the country.
Press contact:
Andrés Gómez
+57 318 523 5394 - contenidos@innobrand.global / contenidos2@innobrand.global
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