Vista Hermosa, Meta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vista Hermosa, Meta
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Location of the municipality and town of Vista Hermosa, Meta in the Meta Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Meta Department | ||
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| • Total | 4,849 km2 (1,872 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 460 m (1,510 ft) | ||
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 16,525 | ||
| • Density | 3.4079/km2 (8.8265/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Climate | Am | ||
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Vista Hermosa is a town and a municipality in the Meta Department, Colombia. It is about a 6-hour drive from Bogotá D.C.. The roads leading to the town are paved, making travel easy. You can enjoy beautiful views along the way, which is why it's called "Vista Hermosa" (Beautiful View).
This municipality includes 84 smaller villages. Around 25,000 people live here. Vista Hermosa shares its borders with several other municipalities. These include San Juan de Arama, La Macarena, Puerto Lleras, Mesetas, and Uribe Meta.
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Exploring Vista Hermosa's Natural Beauty
Vista Hermosa is a great place for ecotourism. This means traveling to enjoy nature and help protect it. The area has many natural treasures. You can find hot springs, sandy beaches, and amazing waterfalls.
Some of the most famous spots are:
- The beaches along the Güejar River.
- The asphalt mine in Maracaibo.
- The Sardinata jets in Maracaibo village.
- The Unión jets in Caño Unión village.
- An archaeological park in Cunimia village.
- Attractions within the Serranía de La Macarena National Natural Park.
Discovering Caño Unión Waterfall
Vista Hermosa is known for its many rivers and waterfalls. This brings many visitors each year. One of the most popular spots is Caño Unión. It is one of the biggest waterfalls in the Meta Department.
The waterfall is very impressive with its large size and unique rock shapes. Its clear water makes it a favorite place to visit. The area around Caño Unión has lots of green plants. This makes it perfect for family activities like walks, hiking, and camping.
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Caño Unión, a large waterfall in the Meta department.
The Tall Sardinata Waterfall
In Vista Hermosa, Meta, you can find the Sardinata jets. They are located in the Maracaibo area. This natural waterfall is the highest in Colombia. It drops from about 740 meters (2,428 feet) high!
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Sardinata waterfalls in Vista Hermosa, Meta, Colombia.
Adventures on the Güejar River
The Güejar River is very important for the region. It helps the local communities in many ways. People use it for fishing and for traveling to places that are hard to reach by road. Its clear waters also make it a big tourist attraction.
The river is famous for its many natural pools, waterfalls, and rock formations. These rocks are part of the ancient Guyanese Shield. One of the most exciting things to do here is rafting and canoeing through the Güejar canyon. This beautiful place was once hard to visit due to past conflicts. But now, it is safe and open for everyone to explore!
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The Güejar River, a beautiful place to explore.
Climate in Vista Hermosa
| Climate data for Vista Hermosa, elevation 325 m (1,066 ft), (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 33.1 (91.6) |
33.2 (91.8) |
32.1 (89.8) |
30.5 (86.9) |
29.9 (85.8) |
29.1 (84.4) |
29.3 (84.7) |
30.2 (86.4) |
31.0 (87.8) |
31.1 (88.0) |
31.1 (88.0) |
31.6 (88.9) |
30.9 (87.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 27.4 (81.3) |
27.4 (81.3) |
26.7 (80.1) |
25.8 (78.4) |
25.5 (77.9) |
24.7 (76.5) |
24.7 (76.5) |
25.2 (77.4) |
25.6 (78.1) |
25.8 (78.4) |
26.2 (79.2) |
26.7 (80.1) |
26.0 (78.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23.0 (73.4) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.1 (71.8) |
22.0 (71.6) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.1 (70.0) |
21.2 (70.2) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.8 (71.2) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.0 (71.6) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 30.0 (1.18) |
94.3 (3.71) |
203.3 (8.00) |
358.9 (14.13) |
394.6 (15.54) |
361.0 (14.21) |
294.3 (11.59) |
204.5 (8.05) |
208.0 (8.19) |
268.0 (10.55) |
206.1 (8.11) |
91.8 (3.61) |
2,650.2 (104.34) |
| Average precipitation days | 5 | 8 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 180 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 69 | 68 | 75 | 82 | 84 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 76 | 79 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 198.4 | 152.4 | 114.7 | 105.0 | 117.8 | 102.0 | 117.8 | 133.3 | 138.0 | 151.9 | 159.0 | 192.2 | 1,682.5 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 6.4 | 5.4 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 4.6 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Vista Hermosa (Meta) para niños
