My Colombia Travel Bucket List: Monterrey By Luis Alexander Carrasquilla Baiter My Travel Experience My name is Luis Alexander Carrasquilla Baiter . One of my favorite travel experiences was visiting Monterrey, Casanare , in the Eastern Plains of Colombia. My uncle lived there, so I used to go there every year during summer vacations or Holy Week. I remember that I always looked forward to these trips because of the warm weather and the kindness of the people. Monterrey has breathtaking landscapes, including amazing viewpoints and waterfalls. I used to spend my days exploring the town and hanging out with my family. We often went out to visit the local rivers and creeks; those 'paseos de río' were the best part of the trip. La Roca (Monterrey) Paisaje (Monterrey) A Taste of the Plains If you visit Casanare, you must try the local food. The most famous dish is "Carne a la Llanera" (veal). You should also taste "Hayacas...