Colombian Gateway to the Plains
Villavo, as it is affectionately called in the region, boasts a landscape filled with mountains, embodying the image often associated with Colombia. Here, culture is deeply connected to rural life on the vast ranches stretching eastward between this municipality and the mighty Orinoco River.
*Llanero* music, played with harp, *cuatro*, *tiple*, and maracas, along with dancers elegantly dressed for *joropo*, is an integral part of daily life in Villavicencio, immersing you in the essence of the region.
![Niñas con trajes típicos bailando durante un desfile cultural en Villavicencio, Colombia.](/sites/default/files/2025-01/villavicencio_0.jpg)
Experience Colombian folklore at the June festivities.
Villavicencio, the capital of the Meta department, is known as the gateway to Colombia’s Eastern Plains.
Explore its natural parks, such as Parque Las Malocas, where you can immerse yourself in llanero life by attending demonstrations of coleo, joropo, and other traditions that showcase the indomitable spirit of the plainsmen. Be sure to visit Bioparque Los Ocarros, a haven for local wildlife, where you can get an up-close look at iconic species from the region.
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