Things to see and do Yarumales

A tributary of the Rio Guayabero, Caño Canoas owes its name to the traditional boats of local populations ("canoas" meaning canoes): it is therefore likely that it was named by the natives who navigated its course. Winding through a wide variety of habitats, this canyon is home to a unique variety of wildlife, from swamps to jungle treetops. Accessible by guided hike, it's the ideal place for nature lovers to admire toucans, howler monkeys and sloths.

Caño Siete Machos is a canyon formed by the erosion of rock over time by the waters of the Rio Guayabero. Its high, steep walls make it a sinuous, almost mysterious canyon! Local legend has it that seven warriors were once charged with protecting the region, and that the site's name pays tribute to their courage and strength. At the heart of the canyon, water rushes down the rock faces to create a spectacular waterfall: if you want to cool off, it's time for a swim!

Both historic works of art and witnesses to Colombia's cultural richness, petroglyphs are precious relics of the region's pre-Columbian past. Engraved by ethnic groups such as the Guahibo or the Nukak who once inhabited the territory, they often represent a variety of abstract symbols, human figures, animals... As a means of artistic expression, they continue to be considered sacred sites, and often have spiritual significance for indigenous communities.