The Casanare Llanos, Colombia's vast tropical grasslands, fill with capybaras that gather in large groups around drying ponds, watched from safari trucks and on horseback at working nature ranches. The same plains hold caimans, anacondas, giant anteaters and huge flocks of birds, with the capybaras a constant presence at every waterhole. The dry season from December to April concentrates the wildlife.
The Casanare Llanos, Colombia's vast tropical grasslands, fill with capybaras that gather in large groups around drying ponds, watched from safari trucks and on horseback at working nature ranches. The same plains hold caimans, anacondas, giant anteaters and huge flocks of birds, with the capybaras a constant presence at every waterhole. The dry season from December to April concentrates the wildlife.
Up to 88% sighting chance in Casanare Llanos (Hato La Aurora), Colombia. Best months: February, January, March.
From safari trucks, on horseback and on guided walks at nature ranches such as Hato La Aurora, where they gather at the ponds.
The dry season from December to April, when the plains dry out and wildlife concentrates at the remaining water.
All-inclusive three to four-day ranch stays run roughly 250 to 550 USD per person (2026 prices).
