LLanos

Colombia The Colombian llanos

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When is the best time to visit Los Llanos?

Los Llanos is a year-round destination; wildlife is in evidence every moth of the year. You may wish to avoid the rainiest months, July and August.

What language is spoken in Los Llanos?

The main language spoken in Los Llanos is Spanish.

What currency do I need in Los Llanos?

The Colombian Peso is the main currency used in Los Llanos. There are banks and ATMs in Yopal where notes in local currency can be withdrawn using a UK credit or debit card. However we recommend that you bring pesos with you from your previous destination, and US dollars cash which can be exchanged locally.

What is the time difference between Los Llanos and the UK?

The time difference between Los Llanos and the UK is GMT -5 hours.

What places combine well with Los Llanos?

Bogotá (1 hour by air to Yopal) with connections to many cities in the country, so you can fly in one day from Los Llanos to Leticia in the Amazon, Cartagena on the Caribbean coast, Medellin, the up and come entertainment and gastronomical city, Cali, the salsa capital of the world or Pereira and Armenia in the coffee region. 

How do I get to Los Llanos?

From Bogotá to Yopal a flight takes 1 hour. You can get there more adventurously by road; 7 hours.

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