Capital of the Gateway to the Amazon
With unique biodiversity, San José del Guaviare is a destination to enjoy nature tourism and learn about some indigenous communities of the Colombian Amazon.
This city is a young municipality, blending settlers with indigenous groups such as the Jiw, Eastern Tucano, and Nukak, with an average temperature of 24 degrees Celsius.
Indigenous peoples from the Tucano, Cubeo, Piratapuyo, Nahibo, Carijona, Sikuani, and Guayabero ethnic groups, among others, have settled in the region since pre-Hispanic times in a lowland territory along the banks of the Guaviare River.
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San José del Guaviare
San José del Guaviare, the capital of the Guaviare department, is a fascinating destination where the Amazon rainforest begins to unfold its natural and cultural richness.
Explore the majestic landscapes of the region, starting with the famous *Natural Tunnels*, rock formations sculpted by nature over millennia. Visit the stunning pictograms of *Cerro Azul*, remnants of ancient indigenous cultures that tell the story of this sacred land.