Carimagua Airport (CCO)

Carimagua Airport (CCO) is a specialized regional airfield in the Meta Department of Colombia, primarily serving the Carimagua Research Center and the Alliance Bioversity-CIAT. Because it lacks regularly scheduled commercial airline service, "connecting" to CCO is a complex logistical process that requires advance coordination. Most visitors arrive via private charter or government flights from Bogota’s El Dorado International Airport (BOG) or Vanguardia Airport (VVC) in Villavicencio. If you are arriving in Bogota on an international flight, you will land at Terminal 1. To reach regional charter departures, you may need to transfer to Terminal 2 via the free "Eldorado Shuttle Bus," which operates every 20 minutes. If a direct flight to CCO is unavailable, the most common alternative is a multi-modal journey from Bogota. This involves a 4 to 5-hour drive to Villavicencio, followed by a journey through Puerto López and Puerto Gaitán. Beyond Puerto Gaitán, the road to Carimagua is often unpaved and can take an additional 4 to 6 hours, especially during the rainy season from April to November. It is highly recommended to coordinate with the CIAT or Agrosavia logistics office to secure a seat on their internal 4x4 shuttles. Always carry your official invitation or credentials, as military checkpoints are common in this part of the Llanos Orientales. Additionally, Puerto Gaitán is the last location with reliable ATMs and pharmacies, so ensure you have all essential supplies and cash before proceeding to the remote research station.

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