The municipality of Prado is one of the most beautiful in Tolima as it has landscapes like none other and one of its major attractions is the Hydroprado Dam which hundreds of tourists visit for being a beautiful place located on the slopes of the eastern mountain range where water sports are practiced.
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How to get to Prado, Tolima?
This tourist municipality of Colombia is located about 7 hours from Bogota, to get to Prado must first arrive at Espinal, in the bus terminal of this municipality will find routes that take you to Prado. If you are coming from other places such as Medellín, Calí or El Eje Cafetero, you must first get to Ibague and then take a bus to Prado. It’s really easy to get to this little paradise.
Weather and recommendations at Prado Tolima
The climate of Prado is warm, is located at 321 meters above sea level and its average temperature is 26 ° C. For this reason, we recommend wearing very comfortable cotton clothes for these temperatures, do not forget your sunscreen, bathing suit and sandals because you can not miss the water activities that the municipality offers.
Tourism in Prado
Prado is a place with an enormous offer of activities and places to visit, one of the major attractions of this tourist destination is, as already mentioned, the Hidroprado dam, which is fed by the rivers Cunday and Prado, is a huge place where families and tourists gather to fish and to travel this wide area of 4,200 hectares in boats or to practice jet sky. Hidroprado has a powerful tourist force although around it you will find natural wonders such as waterfalls, natural labyrinths, caves and waterfalls that offer a mystical tranquility amidst trees and landscapes of peace.
Main park (Google street view)
The Enchanted Lagoon, as it is known, is in the vicinity of the dam, is a lagoon where tourists can camp, in addition to enjoying a beautiful quiet landscape that will make you forget the stress of the city and the eagerness of the city.
The cascade of love has a height of approximately 40 meters and is located in a corner of the dam, to get there, the visitor must travel through rocky terrain that will make you feel in an adventure.
On the other hand, there are the labyrinths of Yacopí, a natural place where in addition to capturing a beautiful landscape, you will be able to watch birds.
The cave of the Mohán is known to a geological fault that the tourists can cross guided by myths and typical legends of Colombia, this cave is lent for a good walk and excellent photos.
In addition to this, around the dam there are several islands that have been used for tourism and that are part of the many attractions of Hidroprado, for example, Morgan Island, Cuba Island and Sun Island are small formations to which you can access and enjoy.
And you can not stay without visiting Santander Park, which is the main park of the municipality, in addition, Prado has a spa of crystal clear waters in which you can bathe and refresh yourself, this is the Ata Creek in which tourists and locals come almost every day to rest from the routines.
Prado is a municipality rich in places and tourism, offers a variety of beautiful sites and charm easy access, if you plan to visit Prado, think no more, it will be a rewarding experience.
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Restaurants and gastronomic offer in Prado Tolima
With so many tourists, Prado is well stocked with restaurants, even in the dam there are some restaurants where you can have lunch with the wonderful view of these waters and their mountains.
Hotels, hostels and camping areas in Prado Tolima
Prado offers its visitors a complete range of hotels where you can find from affordable rooms to expensive hotels with all amenities, according to your budget and your tastes, sure to stay in a very good hotel. In addition, for adventurous tourists, and with less budget it will be easy to find camping areas with breathtaking landscapes.
