Villavicencio
Colombia · Departamento del MetaCO
Municipality and city in Orinoquía, Colombia
Villavicencio is a city and municipality in Colombia. The capital of Meta Department, it was founded on April 6, 1840. The municipality had a population of 531,275 in 2018. The city is located at 4°08'N, 73°40'W, 75 km southeast of the Colombian capital city of Bogotá (DC) by the Guatiquía River. It is the most important commercial center in the Llanos Orientales of Colombia.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 645,226
- Coordinates
- 4.142, -73.627
- Timezone
- America/Bogota
- Elevation
- 467 m
Overview of Villavicencio
Located in Departamento del Meta, Colombia, Villavicencio is best described as a large city. Population figures land around 645,226. The northern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates. Which shapes the pace of a visit. Expect nature, adventure and sports to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Villavicencio
Nature in Villavicencio
(9)Nature in Villavicencio covers Countryside, Mountains, Natural Places, Nature and Parks. The category holds 9 entries in our dataset. This reflects only what is documented for Villavicencio.
Adventure in Villavicencio
(6)The adventure shortlist for Villavicencio: Abseiling, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Off Road Trails and Shooting Ranges. It is a direct read of Villavicencio's activity profile. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Villavicencio
(4)Our data lists Golf, Running, Slopes and Trail Running as sports options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. This reflects only what is documented for Villavicencio.
Culture in Villavicencio
(3)Culture lovers get Bridges, Historical Sites and Towers. Everything listed here comes from what Villavicencio is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Villavicencio
(2)On the family side, Villavicencio offers Water Parks and Zoo. It is a direct read of Villavicencio's activity profile. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Villavicencio
(2)Villavicencio records Casinos and Festival under nightlife. It is a direct read of Villavicencio's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Water Sports in Villavicencio
(2)On the water sports side, Villavicencio offers Kayaking and Windsurfing. All of it is drawn from Villavicencio's recorded activities. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Villavicencio
(1)On the shopping side, Villavicencio offers Shopping. It is a direct read of Villavicencio's activity profile. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Villavicencio
(1)Other activities in Villavicencio covers Secret. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Villavicencio.
Best time to visit Villavicencio
Year-round, the indoor and evening side of Villavicencio still delivers. Outdoor exploring is easiest in April to June and September to October. For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
Getting there & around
Expect national and often international links into Villavicencio, plus transport inside the city. Villavicencio runs on America/Bogota time.
Similar destinations
Places near Villavicencio that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Villavicencio known for?
- In Departamento del Meta, Colombia, Villavicencio stands out for nature, adventure and sports. That mix defines the typical visit to this 645,226-strong destination.
- What can you do in Villavicencio?
- Options in Villavicencio run to Countryside, Mountains, Natural Places, Nature and Parks — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Villavicencio?
- Year-round, the indoor and evening side of Villavicencio still delivers. Outdoor exploring is easiest in April to June and September to October. For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
- Where is Villavicencio located?
- You will find Villavicencio in Departamento del Meta, Colombia. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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