This culture-soaked department is situated in the enchanting lands of the Eastern Plains of Colombia; a flat savannah-grassland, dotted with exotic trees, rivers and water-holes which is kissed every morning by one of the most spectacular sunrises to be found anywhere in the world.

Lying on the equator and bathed daily in tropical heat, the proud cow-folk farming culture of the plains goes about its daily work and provides Colombia with the most mouth-watering of beef-based gastronomy. The flora and fauna of Colombia’s plains also benefit from the favourable climate, thriving in and around the many pools and river-systems. Some of the amazing wildlife to be admired throughout the plains are: caiman, macaws, anacondas, capybaras and amazingly in the nearby Meta River, pink river-dolphins which are commonplace in this magical region. Becoming involved in the horse-riding culture of the plains is a must for visitors. Horse-trekking across the savannah combined with other exhilarating pursuits such as rafting and parasailing adds to the affinity that all who experiences this land can’t help but feel.
 

Meta’s culture is based firmly in the legend and majesty of the life of the cowboy rancher, complete with his sombrero to shield him from the midday-sun’s rays. Citizens of the plains are extremely hard-working, driving their livestock across the savannah on horse-back to refresh them at one of the many wildlife-rich watering-holes.

As a result of the main occupation of people in this region being livestock-farming, the most delicious meat-dishes can be detected in the air much of the time. The beef and other meats are usually cooked in a very traditional way over an open grill of hot rocks or on a metal cone-shaped frame over a fire. For food-lovers, the gastronomy of the plains has to be tried and will never be forgotten.