Casanare as a land of coexistence
Casanare lies at the heart of Colombia’s eastern plains — a vast, open landscape where nature and human life have evolved together over generations. Seasonal floods, grasslands and river systems shape an environment that demands resilience, adaptability and respect.
This is the land of llanero culture — defined by cattle ranching, horsemanship and a deep connection to territory. Vaqueros move across the plains with skill passed down through time, working alongside livestock in a landscape that leaves little room for excess or distraction. Strength here is quiet and practical, rooted in daily work and coexistence with the land. Alongside this cultural backbone, Casanare is home to remarkable biodiversity. In protected reserves and working ranches, wildlife thrives alongside cattle traditions. Capybaras gather near waterways, caimans inhabit wetlands, birdlife fills the sky, and — in rare, privileged moments — the jaguar appears as a reminder of the region’s untamed balance.
With ZUA, journeys through Casanare are designed around respect and preservation. Experiences honor both llanero traditions and natural ecosystems allowing travelers to understand the plains through observation, conversation and time spent in landscapes shaped equally by people, animals and nature.
Best for
Wildlife observation, open landscapes and nature-led travel
Ideal stay
3–4 nights
Natural connections
Hato Guanapalo · Natural reserves · Wetlands · River systems
Travel approach
Travel shaped by respect, preservation and coexistence with nature
Defined by open plains, cattle traditions and wildlife corridors, Casanare offers a rare balance between human presence and nature. Here, strength is measured in endurance, skill and respect for the land.
Time spent in the Llanos reshapes perspective — grounding the journey in simplicity and scale before continuing toward regions defined by different environments and expressions.
Experiences in Casanare take shape through llanero traditions, wildlife encounters and life lived in coexistence with the land.
ELSEWHERE IN COLOMBIA
Leaving the Llanos behind, the journey moves toward regions shaped by new landscapes and cultural expressions — from mountain ranges and cultivated hills to river towns and coastal territories.
Beyond the plains, Colombia unfolds through contrasting ways of life. These transitions connect Casanare’s strength, openness and rural traditions with places where experience deepens through culture, history and everyday human connection.