MEMORY, BIRDS AND PRIMATES IN THE LAND OF ZOCAY: WITH FACES OF PEACE

Landscapes decorated with coffee and cocoa crops, rivers, waterfalls, hot springs and mountains stand out in the charming territory of Vista Hermosa, as guardian of the Sierra de la Macarena. The Guejar River bathes this paradise, homeland of birds and primates such as the Zocay monkey (Plecturocebus ornatus) or the Harpy eagle, both of high conservation value. You can observe fishing and field practices, being quite an adventure. You can’t forget enjoying its pipes and lagoons: the Madroño lagoon and the Unión waterfall are a must-see, accompanied and guided by the community organized through groups and associations. They will also take us through trails and tell us stories that remain in the memory of the hosts who seek to promote sustainable practices and transformative experiences in a territory of peace and reconciliation.

THE ESSENTIALS IN VISTA HERMOSA:

1. Cañón Unión Waterfall: It is a must-see in Vista Hermosa, at the Maracaibo village. This tour is loved by nature enthusiasts, families, photographers and hikers. On the walk along the trail to the Caño Unión waterfall, you will observe primates and birds, arriving at a natural viewpoint where you can see the waterfall and the foothills of the Sierra de La Macarena. The Caño Unión waterfalls have very particular characteristics such as their size, rocks and jets. It is one of the largest waterfalls in Vista Hermosa.
2. The Güejar River: This important tributary accompanies the town of Vista Hermosa in its geography as a witness to its history, practices, and ways of life such as fishing and transportation between communities. Traveling through its waters is an unmissable experience for all adventure and nature lovers. This promises to reveal precious collections of rich wildlife, including routes over rocks that are presumed to be nearly 800 million years old, as well as the sighting of wildlife and the practice of adventure activities.
3. Sierra de la Macarena: It is considered one of the most extraordinary wildlife refuges, in addition to its diverse ecosystems represented by humid jungles, forests, bushes and native vegetation of the Amazon savannah. In Vista Hermosa you can walk trails and visit waterfalls located in a buffer zone, prepared for ecotourism.
4. Madroño Lagoon: You can enjoy a boat tour, while observing the natural beauty that this territory has, spotting birds, turtles and moriches.
5. Hot springs: Bodies of hot water where medicinal and well-being properties are attributed, it is a space for a pleasant and relaxing moment amid the sounds of nature.
6. Murals of historical memory: It is a tour of historical memory that connects the territory's conflicted past with the hope and future of a biodiverse country through stories told by murals and historical memory sites of Piñalito.
7. Agrotourism trades : Learn about the agricultural processes that exist in the area such as cocoa, coffee, among others.
8. Zocay Monkey: The ornate marmoset , white-handed huicoco or zocay ( Callicebus ornatus ) is a platyrrhine primate of the Pithecidae family. It is endemic to a restricted area, in the humid forests of the west of the department of Meta (Colombia).