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La Macarena
City in Meta, Colombia
Overview
La Macarena is a small, lively town in Meta, Colombia, best known as the gateway to the breathtaking Caño Cristales river and spectacular surrounding national parks. Its compact size and close-knit local community make for a welcoming and adventurous travel experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Meta
Population
24,164
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
2.01°, -74.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$526
Local Cost
$298
Local Income
$220
Cashless
25
English
15
Temperature
25.7°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
26.0°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
18.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1418 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LMC
Distance
37 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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