Audio Guide of Curripaco Indigenous Community

To get there, you must take a boat from Inírida, traveling along the Inírida River for about 2 hours. As it is an inhabited community, it does not have strict office hours, but tourist visits are ideally made between 07:00 AM and 04:00 PM in daylight; you can see its exact location here on the map.

There is no conventional ticket office; generally, the cost is included in tour packages from local agencies. If you go on your own, you must negotiate a community contribution or entrance fee directly with the Captain or acting leader, so it is essential to carry cash.

I recommend setting aside between 3 and 4 hours. This will allow you to take the ecological trail walk, climb to the hilltop viewpoint, interact with the artisans, and learn about their traditions without rushing.

It is an ancestral settlement of the Curripaco people, guardians of the forest and experts in crafts made with chiquichiqui fiber. Here you can see ancient petroglyphs that tell their cosmogony and understand their deep spiritual connection with the Mavecure Hills.

The dry season, or summer season, from December to March, is ideal. During these months the trails are less muddy, the river reveals beautiful beaches, and the weather is favorable for hikes up the hill, although any time is magical in Guainía.

To be honest, accessibility is very limited. Disembarkation is on the riverbank, which can be unstable, and the trails to the viewpoint are natural, uneven, and steep, so it is not recommended for wheelchairs.

You are in a privileged location, very close to the impressive Mavecure Hills (Pajarito, Mono, and Mavecure). You can also take the opportunity to visit Witches' Lagoon or continue on to the Inírida River Star.

Bring plenty of insect repellent, and rubber boots if it is the rainy season, and above all carry small-denomination cash. The community's handicrafts are spectacular, and buying them is the best way to directly support the local economy.