Cordillera de los Picachos National Natural Park

Cordillera de los Picachos spans a large protected area in Meta, Huila, and Caquetá where three major regions meet - the Andes, Amazon, and Orinoco. The landscape contains high-altitude grasslands, mountain forests, and tropical rainforests side by side.

The park was established in 1977 as Colombia's first protected area specifically designated for peasant communities. The region was originally home to the Choques people, who speak a Tukano language.

The Guayabero and Caguán rivers shape how local people move through the land and meet their daily needs. These waterways serve as the main paths and water sources for communities throughout the region.

Reaching the park requires driving several hours from Neiva followed by a long journey on unpaved roads to reach Hacienda Andalucía. Administrative offices in Neiva and San Vicente del Caguán can provide information for visitors planning their trip.

The park receives extraordinary amounts of rainfall that create dramatic waterfalls plunging down the mountainsides. This extreme moisture sustains more than 880 animal species that thrive in this wet environment.

Location: Caquetá Department

Location: Meta Department

Location: Huila Department

Website: http://parquesnacionales.gov.co/PNN/portel/libreria/php/decide.php?patron=01.011402&f_patron=01.0114

GPS coordinates: 2.76667,-74.65000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:10