Tinije Lagoon is located in Casanare. It is a natural reserve that keeps an important amount of flora and fauna in its lands. It is located 2 hours from Aguazul, Casanare, to get to Tinje Lagoon you must take the road that leads to Maní.
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How to get to Tinije Lagoon?
To get to Tinije Lagoon you must first get to Yopal or Villavicencio, from either of these two cities, you can take a bus to Aguazul, and finally, there, you can take a bus to the lagoon.
Weather and recommendations at Tinije Lagoo
The Tinije Lagoon is located 380 meters above sea level, has an average temperature of 23 °C, so it is recommended to wear clothing for warm climates and sunscreen, also an insect repellent.
On your trip to Tinije Lagoon, it is recommended that you consult nearby farms and landowners beforehand if it is possible to enter the area, since the locals have set themselves the task of protecting the reserve from any threat, so the entrances to the lagoon are usually blocked.
In the vicinity of the lagoon you will not find restaurants or hotels, plan the visit for only one day and start the trip early. Have enough food and drinks for the day. Do not leave garbage in the place, do not contaminate its waters, do not take any plant or animal from the ecosystem, respect and take care of this natural space of environmental importance.
What to do in Tinije Lagoon?
This space is ideal for water sports such as sport fishing and canojate. The best plan at Tinije Lagoon is to make a detailed tour through the 128 hectares it occupies. In dry seasons you can go hiking and its waters are a refuge for many species of fauna that are going to seek hydration or rest. In rainy seasons, the lagoon is home to aquatic species that reproduce in its waters, so it is important to conserve this lagoon.
The landscape that presents the Tinije Lagoon is a typical landscape of the “Llanos” in Colombia, the sun appearing in the middle of green mountains surrounded by flora, this scenery will leave you breathless and will encourage your curiosity to know much more of the Orinoquia region.
Regarding the fauna and flora in the Tinije Lagoon you will find deer, llanero caimans and morrocoys.
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Gastronomy in Casanare
The typical food of the Llanos has always been the charcoal-grilled meat, the favorite of the llaneros is the meat of chigüiro, which has a unique flavor and different from pork or beef. It is usually accompanied by a salted potato and a cold beer.
