The Global Meaningful Travel Map

Inirida: Mavicure: "land of waters"

Experience vibrant biodiversity and immerse in local customs while exploring sacred indigenous territory, perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

OUR EXPERIENCES
This is a tour of the Inírida River region which is the sacred place of our hosts, the Puinaves and Curripacos Indigenous peoples, living in the community of El Remanso. You will take an expedition into the Guainía jungle, both by boat and on foot, where you will immerse yourself in local customs and experience the protection of nature and the unique biodiversity of the region. You will explore the Mavicure Hills also referred to as the Guiana Shield, a geological formation rich in fauna and flora biodiversity, the favourite place for ornithologists, archaeologists, expeditionary and naturalists who seek authentic immersion in sacred indigenous territory.

ABOUT US
Caminantes del Retorno is a travel agency specialized in nature tourism. We are made up of professional leader guides who have 35 years of experience in outdoor activities and environmental education. Specialized in hiking, bird watching, trips to emblematic places, photography tours and wildlife watching. We offer personalized services and special programs adapted to the needs of the traveler. Our greatest strength is the detailed knowledge of the most outstanding landscapes of Colombia and the permanent closeness and solidarity with the local communities. The plans are operated by professional guides and by the communities organized in each destination, for which we have given ourselves the permanent task of developing sustainable tourism over time, focused on conservation. For Caminantes del Retorno, environmental education and the sustainability of the tourist activity are essential, so we give priority and continuity to places that have established practices and strategies that favor conservation. Caminantes del Retorno continuously works to improve nature tourism, establishing conservation practices, respect for biodiversity and support for communities, all these efforts in order to offer the best nature experiences in Colombia for our clients nationally and internationally. We are committed to Colombia, to our people, to our work, we offer a true and unique experience for everyone.

OUR IMPACT
ProColombia partnered with Tourism Cares on a Meaningful Travel Map in advance of the Tourism Cares with Colombia Meaningful Travel Summit in November, 2021. The pins on the Colombia Map represent community tourism experiences around the country, offered by receptive operators who design their tours for local impact, economic benefit for communities, and to reflect the richness of the experiences you can have traveling throughout Colombia. Their work, and the organizations they support, diffuse the economic benefits of tourism and support sustainable tourism growth in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Turismo Comunitario Map can be found on the ProColombia website: https://colombia.travel/en/tourism-cares

DETAILS
Please note: these community tourism experiences are offered by in-country operators. We marked the Map with the approximate location of the community experience.

To learn more, visit: https://colombia.travel/en/tourism-cares/mavicure-hills
or email: retorno@caminantesdelretorno.com or dcasas@caminantesdelretorno.com