There are people proud of their origins, and Casanareños are at the top of that list. Their voices resonate when they speak of their rural past, and they carry it like a banner firmly planted in the ground as the foundation of who they are. What’s truly beautiful is that they keep this spirit alive in something they call “La Llaneridad,” a heartfelt connection they generously share with anyone willing to explore it. It all begins with preserving the richness of their language. For them, there’s nothing more beautiful than narrating the story of their land to the tune of a cowboy song; verses that sing to the plains and the work of those men who used to lasso, brand, and wrangle cattle from one place to another.

They also preserve the traditions stemming from this fieldwork—dancing joropo, playing the cuatro, harp, and maracas, singing, carrying the pollero, a bag containing provisions or bastimento, the delicious Llanera lunchbox with wheat cakes, dried meat, plantains, tungos or rice-wrapped snacks, and gofio or corn and panela sweets—a snack to endure the grueling day of horseback riding. The ultimate reward is stretching out on a chinchorro or, if you desire more, on a campechana, a leather hammock woven with care, an elegance in which you must lie down at least once in your life.

These men and women in love with their land have a thousand stories to share, including the artisans we invite you to visit, all of them masters preserving the traditions of their people. An intriguing aspect of this place is that even if you weren’t born in Casanare, you can become a part of it. The fact is that this department often welcomes newcomers, and many have found not only work but also a place to set down roots. Our artisans, magnificent representatives of these migrations, will tell you more about this.

Of course, this description wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t mention the natural wealth of this paradise, where birdwatching, jaguars, deer, and capybaras are part of the landscape. Imagine an extensive journey where you’ll encounter all a variety of climates, and along the path we propose, we invite you to visit Yopal, Paz de Ariporo, Tauramena, Aguazul, and Villanueva, all municipalities with a strong artisanal tradition. In their surroundings, you’ll discover many incredible cultural and ecotourism plans. Travel to Casanare; it will be an unforgettable trip.