El Doncello, Caquetá: How to Get There, Tourism & Places to Visit
The municipality of El Doncello, in the Caquetá department, has a range of natural attractions.
Visit El Doncello to enjoy the warmth of its people and its many outings, among them the beautiful streams (quebradas).
El Doncello is 60 km from the city of Florencia, capital of the Caquetá department. The municipality is famous for its rubber production.
How to get to El Doncello
To reach El Doncello you can travel by bus from Florencia and neighboring towns. It is also easy to arrive in your own vehicle, as the road is paved.
Distances from El Doncello: Florencia 60 km, El Paujil 14 km, La Montañita 36 km, Puerto Rico 35 km, Valparaíso 49 km, Cartagena del Chairá 85 km, San Vicente del Caguán 95 km.
Tourist information
El Doncello has a range of hotels and guesthouses, as well as restaurants, shops and taverns. Around the town there are several spots to visit and explore.
Places to visit
La Florida and Piscilagos recreation centers
The town has two recreation centers where you can enjoy pools, play sports or eat a sancocho. They are ideal for a day out with the family.
Streams (quebradas) in El Doncello
El Doncello has many streams that locals and tourists choose for a refreshing dip and a day in the open air.
Bajo San Pedro Stream
This stream lies in the middle of the mountains, surrounded by natural vegetation. Reaching it takes a 2-hour trip from El Doncello.
El Nemal Stream
An easy-to-reach stream, ideal for a family visit. El Nemal is 12 km from the town center, on the road to Puerto Rico.
El Quebradón Stream
This stream has a sizeable waterfall. To get there you travel 3 km on the road to Florencia and, at the Río Quebradón bridge, take an unpaved road for another 3 km, followed by a 30-minute walk.
Flores Stream
Flores stream is in the mountainous area of the Berlín district, 18 km from El Doncello.
La Ceiba Stream
La Ceiba is another of the area's beautiful streams, 12 km from El Doncello.
La Granada Stream
One of the easiest streams to reach, just 6 km from El Doncello. La Granada is popular with local residents.
Las Brisas Stream
Las Brisas stream is 21 km from El Doncello and is very appealing.
Hotels in El Doncello, Caquetá
CASA HOTEL PARAISO
Address: Calle 5 No. 4-29
Phone: 3213842721
HOTEL AMERICANO
Address: Carrera 5 con Calle 4
Phone: 4310082 - 4310777 - 3112301697
HOTEL EL EDEN
Address: Calle 7 No. 2-35, Barrio Belalcázar
Phone: 3122180029
HOTEL OASI´S
Address: Carrera 3 No. 6-54
Phone: 3115142827
HOTEL RIVIERA
Address: Carrera 4 No. 5-01, Segundo Piso - Barrio El Centro.
Phone: 310 751 36 13
HOTEL SULDAMA
Address: Carrera 5 No. 4-56, Barrio El Recreo.
Phone: 3138308724
RESIDENCIAS AMERICANAS
Address: Calle 4 No. 4-27, Barrio El Centro
Phone: 4310479 - 3125944847
RESIDENCIAS CENTRALES
Address: Carrera 3 No. 6-35, El Centro
Phone: 3138149503
RESIDENCIAS EL CENTRO
Address: Carrera 4 No. 4-38, Barrio El Centro
Phone: 3208164094
RESIDENCIAS NEIVA
Address: Calle 4 No. 3-15, Barrio Simón Bolívar
Phone: 3113313108
RESIDENCIAS NUTIBARA
Address: Calle 7 entre Carrera 3 y 4, Barrio El Recreo
Phone: 3108928352 - 3136437151
Map of El Doncello, Caquetá
Frequently asked questions about El Doncello
It is a municipality in Caquetá, in the Colombian Amazon, 60 km from Florencia, the departmental capital. It is known for its rubber production and its streams.
By bus from Florencia and neighboring towns, or in your own vehicle on a paved road. Florencia 60 km, Puerto Rico 35 km.
Cool off in its streams (such as Bajo San Pedro), enjoy the recreation centers with pools (La Florida, Piscilagos) and spend a day outdoors with the family.
The town has hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and taverns — enough for a weekend visit.
Warm and humid, typical of the Amazon; ideal for enjoying the streams and natural swimming spots.
It can be visited all year; it is best to choose dry days to make the most of the streams and outdoor trips.