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Accounting for around a third of Colombia in size and largely inaccessible to visitors, the Amazon basin feels unlike any other part of the country, with its pristine rainforest, fantastic wildlife and indigenous groups living deep in the jungle, their cultures still preserved intact. The capital of the Amazonas province, the bustling jungle town of Leticia, is only accessible by air and river, and thus retains a somewhat isolated feel. Travellers come to Leticia for a taste of jungle adventure and also to cross over into Brazil or Peru, as this is where the three countries meet.

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Unforgettable Colombia

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Colombia: music & arts explored

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Colombia: music & arts explored

If you are a lover of the arts than look no further. This trip will bring you culture, art, architecture, music and dance: visit local markets and workshops, admire the graffiti in Bogotá, discover historical city centers and “Fondas” – local bars with exotic decoration and typical Colombian music.

Colombia for nature & adventure lovers

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Colombia for nature & adventure lovers

Do you like adventure and nature? Then you're in luck, this trip combines the best of both. Go horse riding through the Risaralda valley and join a bike tour through Cartagena, visit the beautiful Cocora Valley and discover the Coffee Cultural Landscape. There's something for everyone!

Classic Colombia

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Classic Colombia

Colombia's rich culture and traditions make it a fascinating holiday destination: from the streets of Bogotá move on to the stunning Valle de Cocora and Salento with its remarkable wax palms. From Medellín take a day tour to Guatapé before finalizing your trip in coastal Cartagena.

Exploring Colombia

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Exploring Colombia

Explore three of the most famous Colombian cities Bogota, Medellín and Cartagena during this 9-day trip. Get to know each city and its unique people by diving deep into the culture, history and traditions.

Colombia: Family Adventure

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Colombia: Family Adventure

From city adventures to experiencing a pump in your adrenaline while river rafting and learning more about the different species of birds, monkeys, squirrels, peccary and other species that can be found during an exiting rainforest trail....this truly is a trip packed with family fun activities!

Best Machu Picchu and Galapagos Islands Tour Package

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Best Machu Picchu and Galapagos Islands Tour Package

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Magnificent Colombian Highlights

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Magnificent Colombian Highlights

Discover the vibrant beauty of Colombia. From the bustling streets of Bogota to the colorful charm of Cartagena, this trip has it all. Visit the stunning natural wonders of Puerto Narino and explore the vibrant culture of Medellin.

Traditional Colombia

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Traditional Colombia

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Fascination Colombia - Medellin & Cartagena

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Fascination Colombia - Medellin & Cartagena

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Colombia - from the mountains to the beach

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Adventures in Colombia

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Unforgettable Colombia - cities, coffee and islands

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Unforgettable Colombia - cities, coffee and islands

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Nature of Colombia

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Nature of Colombia

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The Best of the Mashpi Rainforest and Galapagos

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The Best of the Mashpi Rainforest and Galapagos

Begin this journey in one of the first cities to be given the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site – Quito, Ecuador! Afterward, just a few hours away, you’ll head down into the lush cloud forests that surround Quito to experience Mashpi Lodge. You’ll finish this journey with the the Galapagos Islands

A Colombian culinary experience

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A Colombian culinary experience

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Colombia Express

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Colombia Express

Pack in the best of Colombia on this express trip to see some of the country's top highlights. Go boho in Bogotá as you explore its old La Candelaria district, see the Salt Cathedral and explore traditional Villa de Leyva. Then it's off to the Caribbean coast to spend time in lovely Cartagena.

Discover Colombia

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Discover Colombia

Intensely beautiful and seductive, and beset with colourful colonial cities, Colombia's allure is strong. From Bogotá in the backdrop of the misty Andes and back up to Cartagena with its old-world charm, be ready for a warm welcome, surprising finds and a sense of discovery in a special country.

Colombia's Beaches

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Colombia's Beaches

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Adventure Trip in and around Medellin

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Adventure Trip in and around Medellin

An exhilarating 4-day trip to Medellin and Rio Claro, filled with thrilling adventure activities. Day 1 explores the vibrant streets of Medellin on a city tour. Day 2 takes you to the breathtaking Rio Claro for zip-lining, rafting, and exploring the lush rainforests. Return to Medellin on Day 3.

Medellin & Cartagena Medley

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Medellin & Cartagena Medley

Begin in Medellin, where you'll soar through the sky with a thrilling paragliding adventure, taking in panoramic views of the city and surrounding landscapes. Continue to Cartagena, where you'll indulge in a unique experience at the Mud Volcano, followed by exploring the city's colonial charm.

Amazonas’ biggest attractions are found outside Leticia. These include the abundant wildlife of Parque Nacional Natural Amacayacu, jungle hikes and stays in Puerto Nariño, upstream of Leticia – a great base for dolphin-spotting trips.

Jungle trips

There are numerous tour agencies in Leticia that can organize jungle and river trips of virtually any length, taking in flora, fauna and the area’s indigenous communities. However, that also means that there are a number of unscrupulous operators, so make sure you’ve agreed on exactly what’s included and avoid pushy “guides” who approach you in the street. Since the Amazon is such a vast area, odds are, you won’t see any big mammals, but you’re very likely to see monkeys and numerous bird species, and a three-day stint in the jungle is great exposure to a unique environment. Recommended operators include Amazon Jungle Trips (8 592 7377, www.amazonjungletrips.com.co), going strong after more than 25 years, and Tanimboca (8 592 7679, www.tanimboca.org), both with English-speaking guides.

Parque Nacional Natural Amacayacu

Around ninety minutes upstream from Leticia, the 3000-square-kilometre Parque Nacional Natural Amacayacu is a spectacular slice of wilderness, home to five hundred bird species, plenty of crocodiles, anacondas and other reptiles and 150 mammal species, including big cats. Here you can go hiking, kayaking and birdwatching, but come prepared for squadrons of mosquitoes.

Puerto Nariño

Eco-friendly PUERTO NARIÑO sits around 75km upstream of Leticia and makes a great base for spotting the Amazon’s pink dolphins; half-day excursions to Lago Tarapoto cost around COP$55,000 for up to three people. You can learn more about the endangered creatures at the riverfront Fundación Omacha (omacha.org), located right near the docks. The village itself, peopled mostly by the indigenous Yagua, Tikuna and Cocoma, is a shining example of recycling, organic waste management and rainwater collection; other Colombian towns could learn a great deal here, and this may well be the only Colombian settlement with zero motorized traffic.

Into Brazil and Peru by boat

Many travellers come to Leticia en route to Brazil or Peru. To get to the former, you need only head to the port of Tabatinga, just across the border, which has virtually fused with the Colombian town; there are no checkpoints between the two and all you have to do is walk south along Av Internacional.

Boats leave for Manaus from Tabatinga’s port on Wednesdays and Saturdays at around 2pm (double-check times in advance and remember that the time in Tabatinga is 1hr ahead of Leticia time), taking three days and four nights and costing around R$180 if you have your own hammock, or around R$1000 for a double cabin. The reverse journey (upstream) takes around six days and is more expensive.

High-speed passenger boats connect Leticia and Iquitos in Peru, leaving from Isla Santa Rosa; since the boats depart early in the morning, it’s easiest to stay in Tabatinga the night before, especially since in dry season boats can only cross over to Isla Santa Rosa from Tabatinga’s Porta de Feira. Boats depart daily around 4am (double-check departure times), with daily Transtur (973 412 2945, www.transtursa.com) services, while Transportes Golfinho (973 412 3186, www.transportegolfinho.com) leave Tabatinga on Tuesdays and Thursdays, coming back on Wednesdays and Sundays. Price includes breakfast and lunch. Don’t forget to get an exit stamp and relevant visa (see Visas in Brazil for additional information) before departing Leticia.

Exploring the unknown

While parts of Peruvian and Brazilian jungle are quite well trodden by now, Colombian jungle remains pristine, and Leticia can be your launching point for multi-day jungle adventures: just you, your indigenous guide, and indigenous communities as yet virtually untouched by the outside world. Travel The Unknown (44 207 183 6371, traveltheunknown.com) can help you arrange your jungle trip, including local guide.

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Top highlights of The Amazon

Leticia : The small town is the capital city of the Amazonas Department in Colombia and is located right on the border with Brazil and Peru. Daily flights connect Leticia and Bogota. Hotels, restaurants and some tourist attractions are found here. There is not much to do in Leticia, but it's an excellent base for your trip in the Colombia Rainforest.

Puerto Nariño : This quaint Amazonian village is also called "the cradle of the Amazon." It is inhabited mainly by indigenous communities. The only way to get there is by boat and the town is entirely car-free. There are also numerous recycling initiatives, and every morning a group of volunteers is cleaning Puerto Nariño. The village is a world-class model for sustainable living and proof that people and nature can co-exist peacefully.

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Amacayacu National Park : Located in the “Amazon trapezoid”, this park can be reached by boat from Leticia and spans about 293.500 hectares. It is home to more than 5,000 plant species and nearly 470 bird species.  You will have the chance to meet the Ticuna people, who cooperate with the park and share with you their experiences in the jungle. There are also many hiking trails and some observation spots where you can see species that are in danger of extinction.

The Cahuinarí National Natural Park : The essence of the Colombia rainforest can be found in this beautiful territory whose total area amounts to 575,500 hectares. It is one of the most well-preserved forests in the Colombian Amazon. Flowing rivers, blackwater lakes, trees over 40 meters high and a rich floristic, are home to a great diversity of animal species. Here you can take part in activities such as the observation of black caimans and Pre-Hispanic Petroglyphs.

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Monkey Island : Touring the Isla de Los Micos is one of the most engaging activities of the Amazon region.  You will walk through trails whilst learning about the different species of monkeys that live there. But the most fantastic thing is that these beautiful and curious little animals are very relaxed around humans, which makes the experience incredible.

Tanimboca Natural Reserve : Offers multiple options for adventure tourism. Amongst its entertainment alternatives, we love the "canopy", which consists of climbing trees over 30 meters high. You will be able to slide from one tree to another and live an adventure experience in a route of 80 meters. Also, you can sleep in the treetops, take walks, and kayak.

Natutama Interpretive Centre : The interpretive Centre Natutama, in Puerto Nariño, consists of a simulated sample of the 'world underwater' (meaning of the word Natutama in the Ticuna language). You will see aquatic mammals, fish and listen to talks about Amazon conservation. As well as learning about this ecosystem, you will help to protect it with the Natütama Foundation

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The Amazon Tours

Colombian amazon tour, from £915 4 days, best things to do in the amazon.

The Amazon is one of the places where you can see amazing wildlife in Colombia, but you will also have the chance to connect with tribes and learn about their incredible culture. You can do all these activities by yourself but booking a tour will give you access to some knowledge and places that you wouldn’t otherwise.

  • Visit Indigenous Villages: Several indigenous tribes live in the Colombia Amazon, including the Ticuna, Yaguas and Cocamas. You can visit their villages and learn about their fascinating culture and history.
  • Search for Pink Dolphins: Go on a riverboat tour through the Amazon to search for pink dolphins. These creatures can be spotted along with other dolphin species
  • Sleep in an Eco-Lodge: Fall asleep to the sound of nature by staying in an eco-lodge in the jungle. These lodges offer various amenities, but most are very basic.
  • Visit Parque Santander at Dusk : Watch thousands of small, squawking parrots fly to the trees of Santander Park in Leticia to sleep. Seeing these little birds zooming through the sky is a treat.
  • Jungle Hikes : Trek through the remote Amazon Jungle while learning about the indigenous people, flora and fauna specific to this region of Colombia.
  • Visit the Flor de Loto Nature Reserve : If you want to know and admire the largest lotus in the world, and the Victoria Regia, plant from which the lotus flower is born, you must go to this natural reserve located 25 minutes from Leticia. Here you can enjoy all the fauna and flora by canoeing in the park or hiking.
  • Stroll through El Parque Mundo Amazónico : This park is located at kilometre seven, just outside Leticia, and is a surprising place where you can learn a lot about native medicinal plants and indigenous traditions of the Colombia rainforest. El Parque Mundo Amazónico is a place for the whole family, and you can choose between ecological walks with guides, visit the botanical gardens, ecotherapy tour and much more.    

Surroundings of

Mitú: The small town of Mitú sits on a curve in the Vaupes River, deep in the heart of the Colombian Amazon rainforest. Almost wholly cut-off from the rest of Colombia – the town is only accessible by air or a boat journey of 15 days through the jungle – Mitú is about as far from a typical tourist destination as it gets. Tabatinga: Twin town of Leticia, but on the Brazilian side, it is only ten minutes away by car. Here you can appreciate a bit of Brazilian architecture, learn about Brazilian crafts and try the famous Garoto chocolate. Marasha Natural Reserve : The Marashá nature reserve is located on the border with Peru and 40 minutes from Leticia. You can do a lot of different activities there: take a ride in a kayak, go sport fishing, hike in the jungle etc. You can also relax and connect with nature in a cute wooden cabin while listening to the sound of the Amazon rainforest.  

The Amazon Travel Information

When is the best time to visit the amazon.

Weather: It's possible to visit Colombia rainforest at any time of the year as the weather doesn’t really change from one season to another. You can expect heat, humidity and daily rain with an average temperature of 25.3 ° C.  The minimum and maximum being around 21.5 ° C and 30.2 °C respectively.

What you should consider depending on the kind of trip you want are the low water and the high water season:

  • Low water season : (Between July and December) the rivers are lower, and you have better trail access. It's also a great time to spot caimans.
  • High water season : (Between January and June) the rivers are running higher and you can easily access the different part of the Amazon by boat. It's perfect for swimming into blackwater creeks.

Festivals: The Colombian Amazon is the perfect place to discover new cultures, indigenous folklore, colonial traditions and delicious food. You can even take part in their celebrations! Most events, fairs and festivals are concentrated in Leticia, but neighbouring towns also have much to offer. If you still cannot decide on the date of your trip, between June and November takes place the most significant number of these celebrations in Colombian Amazon and near its jungle borders.

  • Festival of popular music from Amazonas, Pirarucú de Oro (November): This Festival, which alludes to the Pirarucú, a huge fish representative of the Amazon River and its tributaries, is held every November 28th since 1987. It is an event where traditions, culture and, above all, popular music from the Amazon converge.
  • Carnival of Mocoa (December): Tradition says that the carnival was born by a white cloud that came out of the Patascoy volcano and a shadow dressed in crowns, flowers and feathers taught them to play and dance. The Festival takes care and strengthens its roots by maintaining the multiculturality of the Amazon Rainforest. It is celebrated every December, and it is the opportunity to discover the works of painters, artisans and dancers, who have worked during the whole year.
  • Fish Fair of the Amazon : The event regroups the fish farmers of Colombia and Brazil, around a common objective: improve the technical capacity of production, stockpiling and commercialization of fish produced in the region. Through the direct sale of fish, producers achieve better income by offering a high-quality product.
  • Anniversary of Leticia (April): Every year in April the capital of the department of the Amazon; Leticia - celebrates the anniversary of its foundation. The great commemoration is accompanied by guest artists, cultural events, troupes, concerts of local music, gastronomic festivals and a colourful military parade through land and water.
  • Fiesta Sampedrina (June): All the colonies in the interior of the country congregate every June 30th in Leticia to commemorate their cultures. The ones with the highest participation are Huilanses, Santandereans, Costenos, Paisas and Llaneros. Amongst the scheduled activities are the election of the queen of the bambuco, the parade of floats and gastronomic samples of each culture.
  • Festival of the Amazon Confraternity (July): the diversity and similarity between Amazonian countries have an encounter from July 15th to 20th each year. The cultural, athletic, institutional, and economic integration between the Amazonian nations converge in Leticia. For five days leisure, art, ethnocultural, traditions, customs, feminine beauty, talent, sport and gastronomy are the central spectacle.
  • Triathlon International de la Selva (July): what do we get when competing men and women with a will of steel, in the Amazon jungle, and under the rigour of a discipline such as a triathlon? A magnificent adventure that you can witness! Although, if you have the necessary raw material, you can pass from spectator to courageous competitor, you never know.

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How do I get to the Amazon?

  • By air : The quickest way to arrive in this beautiful region of the Colombian Amazon is by air. Major airlines such as Copa Airlines, Aires and Satena have daily flights from Bogota. After an hour and 45 minutes of flight approximately, it lands at the Alfredo Vásquez Cobo airport (LET) in the city of Leticia.

However, keep in mind that you will have to pay an entrance tax of only 30,000 Colombian pesos.

  • By boat : If time is not of the essence, you can also access it by river from Puerto Asis. You will start to navigate the Putumayo River until you reach San José de Ica in Brazil, then head up the Amazon River to Leticia and disembark in the Victoria Regia pier after approximately 30 days.

What is the best way to move around?

  • By boat : You are facing the bank of the longest and widest river in the world, fluvial navigation is then outlined as the most apparent means to move between indigenous populations, nature reserves, urban settlements, and islands.
  • By mototaxis : In Leticia and Tabatinga, the main forms of transportation are moto-taxis, motorcars, chalupas and taxis. You can also choose to rent bicycles or motorcycles but, you will need a driver's license and identity document (the cost is 25,000 Colombian pesos per day).
  • By walking : Many of the places within the vicinity of the triple border can be visited walking.

What do I pack for a trip in the Amazon Forest?

  • A backpack + a small daypack with rain cover : Even if you’re travelling to Colombia with a suitcase, it will be easier for you to carry a backpack for your trip in the Amazon. Don’t forget to take a small backpack to take with you during your excursions.
  • A bug spray + insect relief lotion : regardless if you’re going during the high water or low water season, they will be your best friends during this trip.
  • Binoculars : make sure you pack your binoculars to spot some monkeys, snakes and birds.
  • Sunscreen : don’t forget to apply some sunscreen a few times per day as it goes away quickly because of the moist.
  • Hiking clothes : it’s better to wear long pants, long sleeves, long socks and hiking boots to protect yourself from aggressive insects and vegetations.
  • Waterproof cases : to protect all your electronics devices.
  • Rain jacket/ poncho : it’s not for nothing that we call it the Amazon Rainforest and you will be glad to have these with you when you’re hiking, and it’s start pouring without any warning.
  • Fast-drying clothes : If possible, try to pack 2 changes per day as you will want to change your clothes after a long day of hiking.
  • Flip flop/ Sandals : to relax when you’re at your lodge.
  • Swimsuit : it is not recommended to swim everywhere in the Amazon jungle, but   black water tributaries and lakes are safe. If you’re lucky, you can even swim with pink dolphins!
  • Sunglasses and a hat : To protect you from the sun but also all the things/ insects that can fall from the trees.
  • Refillable water bottle : If you’re travelling with us, we’re giving you one at the beginning of your trip. If you’re not, make sure you’re bringing one to stay hydrated.
  • Torch : Most of the lodges where you will sleep won’t have electricity so it’s better if you keep one with you to avoid any accident at night.

Is it safe to travel to the Amazon Jungle?

People think that travelling in the Amazon is dangerous because of its wildlife.  But even if you have the chance to encounter some wild creatures, do no worry, they will rather stick to their natural diet than eating you. They are afraid of humans and will do their best to avoid you if you’re going in their direction. Also, if you’re going on a tour your experienced guide will take you to well-maintained paths and will know exactly what to do in case of unexpected meetings.    Before going to the Amazon, please make sure that you have all your vaccines and bring enough malaria tablets with you.  

Traditional

The ancestral knowledge of the native communities of the Amazon , plus the mixture of cultures between Colombia , Peru and Brazil have contributed to the development of diverse gastronomy in the Colombian Amazonian region. As Colombian food , most dishes are rich in flavours, with ingredients and native preparations or fusions of international cuisine. Learn which are the typical dishes of the region!

Pirarucú: The Amazon diet is largely made up of fish. The most emblematic fish of the region is the Pirarucú, recognized for its large size and its scales. The Pirarucú can be eaten prepared in multiple ways. It is usually accompanied with lemon, vinaigrette, cassava, banana and vegetables. Mojojoy: The mojojoy is one of the most iconic typical foods of the Colombian Amazon, since it is composed of a grilled white larva that can be filled with meat or chicken. This larva is part of the diet of many Amazonian tribes because of its high nutritional content. It can also be eaten raw, roasted or fried. Inchicapi: The inchicapi is a chicken soup with yucca, corn, peanuts, cilantro, salt and other condiments such as cumin. Like most dishes served in the Colombian Amazon, it is accompanied by banana or rice. Casabe: Casabe is a harp or tortilla made from cassava. It is used to accompany most dishes that carry fish or meat. Fariña: The farina is a cassava flour made from ripe yucca and striped yucca. This flour is sifted and poured into a container where it is cooked and stirred until the cassava is dehydrated. Juice of Copoazú: The copoazú is an Amazonian fruit with a flavor similar to that of passion fruit. In the Colombian Amazon it is used to prepare drinks and juices.

In the Colombian Amazon there are 960,239 inhabitants, corresponding to 2.3% of the total national population. The Amazon region covers the southern part of the department of Vichada; the southeast of Meta; all the territory of the departments of Guainía, Guaviare, Vaupés, Amazonas, Putumayo and Caquetá.

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The Colombian Amazon is not only a mesmerizing travel destination but also an essential part of the Earth’s ecosystem. This vast region comprises 7 departments, so here is a quick analysis of each one with its unique features:

  • Capital : Leticia
  • Population : Approx. 76,000 (as of 2021)
  • Key Attractions : Amacayacu National Park, Monkey Island, and ethnic tours to indigenous communities
  • Tourism Trends : Since the early 2010s, there has been a steady increase in ecotourism, with visitors reaching over 60,000 annually by 2019. The region experienced a downturn in tourism due to the 2020 pandemic but has been on a recovery path since late 2021.
  • Capital : Florencia
  • Population : Approx. 480,000 (as of 2021)
  • Economic Base : Predominantly livestock, with emerging ecotourism initiatives
  • Tourism Trends : Over the past five years, there has been a push towards ecotourism with a 20% increase in visitors seeking off-the-beaten-path experiences.
  • Capital : Inírida
  • Population : Approx. 40,000 (as of 2021)
  • Key Attractions : Mavicure Mountains, Laguna de las Brujas
  • Tourism Trends : Visitor numbers have been growing, especially since 2018 when the government launched initiatives to promote Guainía’s natural wonders. This resulted in a 30% increase in tourism by 2022.
  • Capital : San José de Guaviare
  • Population : Approx. 114,000 (as of 2021)
  • Economic Base : Agriculture with a focus on sustainable practices
  • Tourism Development : Initiatives for agro-tourism started taking shape in the early 2000s, with a notable rise in visitors interested in farm stays and agricultural tours.
  • Capital : Mocoa
  • Population : Approx. 340,000 (as of 2021)
  • Key Features : Warmer climate with a developing ecotourism sector
  • Climate : Average temperature around 27 °C, with high humidity
  • Tourism : Since 2010, the government has promoted ecotourism projects in Putumayo to highlight its biodiversity.
  • Capital : Mitú
  • Key Sectors : Agriculture and an emerging tourism sector
  • Tourism Growth : With initiatives from around 2015 aimed at promoting sustainable tourism, Vaupés has seen an influx of travelers interested in authentic Amazon experiences.
  • Capital : Villavicencio
  • Population : Approx. 1 million (as of 2021)
  • Economic Base : Diverse, with livestock, agriculture, mining, and tourism
  • Amazon Proximity : Only a fraction falls within the Amazon basin – Piedemonte Llanero, but serves as a gateway to the region.
  • Tourism Expansion : Since the mid-2010s, Meta has been promoting its unique position as a crossover between the Amazon and the Orinoco regions, resulting in a diversified tourism experience.

Regional Significance and Sustainability Efforts

The Colombian Amazon is not just about tourism; it’s a critical area for conservation efforts. Each department has seen various degrees of environmental and sustainability programs, many of which gained momentum after Colombia’s Amazon rainforest conservation strategic plan was put in place in the early 2010s. These initiatives aim to balance the growth of tourism with the preservation of the Amazon’s unparalleled biodiversity and the well-being of its indigenous communities.

What is the importance of the Amazon region?

The importance of the Amazon region is multifaceted, encompassing environmental, cultural, economic, and scientific aspects:

  • Land Area : The Colombian Amazon encompasses approximately 483,000 square kilometers (about 186,000 square miles), which is around 42% of Colombia’s total land area.
  • Population : It is sparsely populated, with an estimated population density of fewer than three people per square kilometer. For instance, the department of Amazonas has a population of about 76,000 (as per the latest figures around 2020).
  • Biodiversity : There are over 10,000 species of plants in the Colombian Amazon, and it’s home to more than 2,000 species of animals (birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles) and approximately 2.5 million insect species. Fun fact: Colombia is one of the countries with the highest number of bird species, having more than 1,900 recorded.
  • Deforestation Rates : Colombia’s deforestation rates have fluctuated, with a concerning spike in recent years due to various factors. In 2020, the country lost about 158,894 hectares of natural forest in the Amazon biome, according to the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology, and Environmental Studies (IDEAM).
  • Carbon Storage : The Amazon Rainforest is a critical carbon sink; the Colombian Amazon alone stores millions of tonnes of carbon. This is vital in mitigating climate change by offsetting carbon dioxide emissions.
  • Indigenous Populations : There are approximately 60 different indigenous groups in the Colombian Amazon, each with their own language and culture. For example, the Ticuna tribe is one of the largest indigenous groups, with a population of around 30,000-35,000 in Colombia.
  • Economic Impact : Ecotourism in the Amazon has seen an increase, with tourists spending millions annually. However, precise figures vary year by year and are difficult to ascertain due to the informal nature of much of this economic activity.
  • Scientific Research : Numerous research stations and conservation projects are scattered throughout the Amazon, like the Amacayacu National Park, which is a hub for biodiversity research and monitoring.

Now you may understand better why conservation efforts in the region are urgent and complex. It’s important to note that the data is constantly changing due to ongoing developments.

Main tourist destinations in the Colombian Amazon

The Colombian Amazon, often referred to as Earth’s “lungs”, offers an unparalleled blend of biodiversity, indigenous cultures, and raw natural beauty. This verdant expanse invites adventurers, eco-tourists, and cultural enthusiasts to explore its treasures. Get ready to take a journey through the main tourist destinations that make the Colombian Amazon a bucket-list destination.

Leticia: The Gateway to the Amazon

Leticia, the capital of the Amazonas department, serves as the primary entry point for travelers. Nestled on the banks of the mighty Amazon River, Leticia is more than just a stopover; it’s a bustling town offering immersive experiences. From here, visitors can take riverboat tours to remote jungle lodges, visit the nearby monkey rehabilitation center at Isla de los Micos, or indulge in the vibrant local market filled with exotic fruits and handicrafts.

Amacayacu National Park: A Biodiversity Haven

No trip to the Colombian Amazon is complete without a visit to Amacayacu National Park. Accessible from Leticia by boat, this park is a sanctuary for pink river dolphins, manatees, and countless bird species. Trekking through its dense forests provides encounters with the giant kapok trees and insights into the indigenous Tikuna community living within the park.

Puerto Nariño: The Amazon’s Eco-Town

About 80 kilometers upriver from Leticia lies Puerto Nariño, a small town often celebrated for its commitment to environmental sustainability. The ‘No-Motor-Vehicles’ policy upholds its serene atmosphere. Lodges here offer guided jungle hikes, piranha fishing excursions, and night safaris to witness the Amazon’s nocturnal life.

Cahuinari National Park: The Untouched Wilderness

For those seeking a path less traveled, Cahuinari National Park is a treasure trove. It’s one of the most pristine areas in the Colombian Amazon, providing habitat for jaguars, pumas, and the elusive tapir. Due to its remote location, visits require planning and permits, but the reward is a truly wild experience.

Tarapoto Lakes: Encounters with Pink Dolphins

The Tarapoto Lakes system, near Puerto Nariño, is an exceptional site where freshwater pink dolphins play in tranquil waters. Boat trips here offer a chance for up-close encounters with these enchanting creatures, often considered guardians of the Amazon River by local lore.

Marasha Nature Reserve: Relaxation and Adventure

Perfect for those who want to experience the Amazon’s tranquility, the Marasha Nature Reserve in Peru is easily accessible from Leticia. It offers a gentle introduction to the jungle, with comfortable accommodation and activities like kayaking, fishing, and nature walks that highlight the delicate ecosystem of the rainforest.

Mocoa: A Gateway to Biodiversity

While slightly outside the Amazon basin, Mocoa serves as a starting point for exploring the fringes of the Amazon. It’s home to attractions such as the endearing Hormigas Waterfall, where the adventurous can rappel down cascading waters, and the Paway Butterfly Farm, showcasing the colorful diversity of Amazonian butterflies.

San José de Guaviare: Rock Art and Jungle

Bridging the Amazon with the Orinoco, San José de Guaviare offers an unusual blend of jungle and ancient rock paintings estimated to be thousands of years old. It’s an open-air gallery set amidst natural wonders like the Guayabero River and the astounding rock formations of Ciudad de Piedra.

Sustainability and Conservation Efforts: As you plan your journey through these destinations, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of sustainable travel practices. The Amazon’s fragile ecosystem and the cultural heritage of its indigenous peoples are under threat due to deforestation and climate change. By choosing eco-friendly tours, respecting cultural sites, and supporting conservation initiatives, travelers can help ensure that the Colombian Amazon remains a vibrant and vital part of our world.

Accommodation Guide in the Colombian Amazon

Visitors to the Colombian Amazon can choose from various accommodation types, each offering a unique experience. Here’s an overview of what you might expect:

Eco-lodges are ideal for travelers looking to connect with nature. They are typically situated in remote areas, providing an intimate experience of the jungle’s flora and fauna.

Advantages:

  • Eco-friendly practices reduce the environmental impact.
  • Direct access to nature and wildlife.
  • Opportunities for guided tours and educational experiences.

Disadvantages:

  • Limited connectivity and no internet in some areas.
  • Basic amenities compared to city hotels.
  • Accessibility can be challenging, with some only reachable by boat or small aircraft.

City Hotels

In urban areas like Leticia, you’ll find city hotels offering more traditional amenities, including air conditioning—a welcome feature given the region’s hot, humid climate.

  • More luxurious and comfortable.
  • Easy access to urban attractions and services.
  • Often provide air conditioning, which is crucial for a comfortable stay in the city.
  • Less immersive jungle experience.
  • May be less environmentally focused.

Community Lodges

Community lodges are run by indigenous communities and provide a culturally rich experience.

  • Direct contribution to the local economy.
  • Unique insight into the lives of Amazonian communities.
  • Traditional food and customs.
  • More rustic accommodations.
  • Language barriers if not fluent in Spanish or local dialects.

Riverboat Cruises

Riverboat cruises offer the opportunity to see different parts of the Amazon while your accommodation moves with you.

  • Unique perspective of the Amazon River and rainforest.
  • All-inclusive experience with guided excursions.
  • The dynamic nature of travel, seeing different locations.
  • Can be costly.
  • Limited personal space and privacy.
  • Fixed itineraries with less room for spontaneous exploration.

Research Stations

Some visitors may have the opportunity to stay in research stations, which are usually reserved for scientists and students but may sometimes welcome eco-tourists.

  • In-depth educational experience.
  • Participation in conservation efforts.
  • Highly knowledgeable guides and experts on-site.
  • Very basic living conditions.
  • Strict schedules and limited leisure facilities.
  • Often requires advance booking and special permissions.

How to Choose the Right Accommodation in the Colombian Amazon

The key to choosing the right accommodation in the Colombian Amazon is to consider your comfort levels, interest in cultural exchange, and desire for adventure. City hotels and luxury lodges offer more amenities but a less immersive experience, while eco-lodges and community stays provide deeper jungle engagement.

Always ensure that your choice aligns with the kind of experience you wish to have in this richly diverse and beautiful part of the world.

Discover some of the best accommodations in places like Leticia or Puerto Nariño in the Amazon. Find the perfect lodging by exploring our list of The Best Accommodations in the Amazon .

Food Guide in the Colombian Amazon: Main Dishes and Ingredients

The Colombian Amazon is a region teeming with unique ingredients and dishes that reflect the rich biodiversity and cultural heritage of the area. Here’s a closer look at some specific dishes and ingredients you’ll encounter:

Amazonian Fruits of the Forest

  • Açaí Berries: Often used to make a thick, energy-boosting drink or served as a pulp, these berries are famed for their health benefits.
  • Copoazú: Related to cacao, this fruit has a tangy flavor and is used in desserts and refreshing drinks.
  • Chontaduro (Peach Palm Fruit): Eaten boiled or baked, often with a sprinkle of salt or honey.

Staple Ingredients

  • Manioc (Cassava): This root is a staple in the Amazon and can be used to make bread (casabe), soups, and is even eaten fried or boiled as a side dish.
  • Plantains: Served fried, boiled, or mashed, they are a versatile and filling accompaniment to many meals.
  • Heart of Palm: Extracted from certain palm trees and used in salads and as a vegetable, it has a delicate flavor and crunchy texture.

Amazonian Signature Dishes

  • Moqueca de Pirarucu: A traditional fish stew made with pirarucu, a giant freshwater fish native to the Amazon River, cooked with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and cilantro.
  • Caldo de Patarashca: Fish seasoned with local spices, wrapped in leaves, and grilled over an open flame.
  • Mambeado: A dish made from mambe, green plantain cooked and mashed with fish or meat, seasoned with spices and sometimes served in a bijao leaf.
  • Patarashca: Fish seasoned with spices, wrapped in leaves, and grilled. The leaves impart a unique smoky flavor.
  • Cecina: Dried and salted meat (often beef or pork) that is a staple protein source.
  • Larva de Mojojoy: These edible larvae are considered a delicacy and are often grilled or roasted.

Sauces and Seasonings

  • Ají de Amazonas: A spicy sauce made with local chilies, often accompanying meals.
  • Tucupi: A sauce made from wild manioc root juice, used to flavor dishes, particularly meats and fish.
  • Chicha: A traditional fermented beverage made from yuca or corn. It can be sweet or sour, depending on fermentation.
  • Guarapo: A refreshing drink made from sugarcane juice.

Desserts and Sweets

  • Arroz con Piña: A dessert made with rice and pineapple, often flavored with cloves and cinnamon.
  • Maracuyá (Passion Fruit) Treats: Used in mousse, jellies, and ice creams, adding a tropical tartness to desserts.

Sustainable Eating:

Remember, some dishes might use wild game, but now, restaurants prioritize eco-friendly ingredients to support the preservation of the Amazon, offering a sustainable dining experience.

Cultural Events in the Colombian Amazon

Discover the lively culture of the Colombian Amazon at its festivals and events. Experience traditions, music, and food that bring communities and visitors together in celebration. This guide is your ticket to the fun!

Leticia’s Founding Anniversary

Every April 25th, Leticia, the heart of the Colombian Amazon, erupts in celebration of its founding anniversary. This day is marked by vibrant parades featuring comparsas (carnival troupes), performances by guest artists, and native music. Culinary contests highlight regional flavors, while military parades add a formal touch to the revelry.

Fish Market Showcase

The Fish Market on Leticia’s waterfront becomes a hive of activity as local fishermen proudly display Amazonian fish like gamitana and the mighty pirarucu. The event is not only a feast for the eyes but also an educational experience, where anglers share and learn sustainable fishing practices.

Fiesta Sampedrina

In June, the Fiesta Sampedrina paints a picture of Colombia’s cultural diversity in the Amazonian capital. Representatives from various Colombian communities—paisas, huilenses, costeños, and llaneros—come together to exhibit their unique traditions. Highlights include the crowning of the Bambuco Queen and a procession of beautifully decorated floats.

Amazon Brotherhood Festival

This festival, held in July, is dedicated to fostering good relationships among the Amazon basin countries: Peru, Brazil, and Colombia. It’s a vibrant showcase of craftsmanship, athletic spirit, and the culinary arts, each country offering a taste of its distinct culture.

International Jungle Triathlon

Challenge and endurance take center stage at the International Jungle Triathlon. Athletes traverse a grueling course starting in Peru, cutting through Colombia, and finishing in Brazil. The triathlon demands a 2.5-km swim, 40-km bike ride, and 10-km run through some of the most challenging terrains. Spectators and participants alike revel in the competitive spirit amidst the lush jungle backdrop.

Pirarucú de Oro Festival

Come November, the Pirarucú de Oro Festival celebrates the rich musical heritage and traditional customs shared by the ethnic groups from Colombia, Peru, and Brazil. It’s a symphony of culture that resonates throughout the Amazon.

New Year’s Dolls Parade

The streets of Leticia come alive in December with the New Year’s Dolls Parade, featuring effigies of the year’s most talked-about figures. Participants and onlookers alike indulge in playful flour and water showers, marking a uniquely Amazonian way to ring in the New Year.

Festival of Indigenous Dance, Murga, and Storytelling

Closing the year, this festival is a profound expression of the Amazon’s soul, weaving tales, dances, songs, and the rhythm of Murga—an art form with Spanish roots. Traditional games such as spinning tops, blowgun target shooting, and archery competitions add a playful dimension to this cultural feast.

Transportation Guide in the Colombian Amazon

The Colombian Amazon, an area of unparalleled biodiversity, extends across a vast territory. For travelers seeking to explore this green wilderness, understanding the transportation options is vital. The region’s infrastructure combines land, water, and air travel, each suited to the unique environmental conditions and distances.

Air Transportation

Air travel is a common entry point to the Amazon. The primary hub for visitors is Leticia’s Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport. Regular flights connect Leticia with Bogotá. Due to the Amazon’s vastness and limited road infrastructure, small charter flights or planes are also used to reach more remote areas within the region, making air transport an efficient choice for long-distance travel within the Amazon.

Land Transportation

Leticia, the capital of the Amazonas department, and other frontier towns have a network of taxis and buses for urban travel. Motorcycle taxis are also popular, offering a quick and economical way to navigate the streets.

Beyond the towns, the Amazon’s thick rainforest and sprawling river systems limit land travel. Roads are scarce and often unpaved, making 4×4 vehicles the preferred mode for any significant land travel. In some areas, specially arranged overland expeditions can take visitors on a guided tour through the jungle, although these are less common due to the challenging terrain.

Water Transportation

River travel is the lifeblood of the Amazon, with boats serving as the primary means of transportation between communities, tourist attractions, and natural reserves. From the bustling port in Leticia, visitors can embark on journeys along the Amazon River and its tributaries. Options range from small canoes to larger ferries and riverboats. Canoes, often paddled or motor-driven, are ideal for accessing narrower tributaries and offer an intimate experience of the river’s ecosystem.

Larger vessels, such as river ferries, transport people and goods between larger towns and cities. These vessels range in comfort and size, with some offering cabins and meals for longer journeys.

Local Navigation

For short excursions or visits to nearby indigenous communities, small boats, known as “peque-peques” (motorized canoes), are commonly used. These boats are an integral part of daily life in the Amazon, often seen crisscrossing the rivers loaded with people, produce, and supplies.

Navigating Seasonal Variations

It’s crucial to consider the seasonal variations when planning travel in the Amazon. Water levels in the rivers can fluctuate dramatically between the rainy and dry seasons, affecting where and how you can travel. During the rainy season, when water levels are high, river travel becomes easier and more accessible. Conversely, during the dry season, some routes may be impassable, and air or land travel may become the only options.

Final Considerations

Traveling through the Colombian Amazon requires preparation and flexibility. It’s advisable to check the latest travel advisories, understand seasonal constraints, and consider the environmental impact of your travel choices. With the right planning, navigating the Colombian Amazon can be a truly remarkable experience, offering a blend of adventure, culture, and the raw beauty of nature.

Sunset in the amazon river

Best time to visit the Colombian Amazon

The Amazon’s water levels and rainfall patterns are a product of its tropical rainforest climate, which is characterized by significant precipitation and only slight temperature variations throughout the year. Read on to learn how it works:

  • Annual Rainfall : The Colombian Amazon receives approximately 2,300 to 3,300 millimeters (90 to 130 inches) of rain annually.
  • Rainy Season : Typically, the heaviest rains fall from December to May. During this period, monthly rainfall can exceed 300 millimeters (12 inches), particularly in the peak months from March to May.
  • Dry Season : From June to November, the rainfall decreases significantly, with some months seeing less than 100 millimeters (4 inches) of rain.

Water Levels

  • High Water Season : The water levels in the rivers and floodplains can rise by as much as 12 to 15 meters (39 to 49 feet) during the rainy season. This seasonal flooding can more than triple the width of rivers and is essential for the ecosystem, as it distributes nutrients throughout the forest.
  • Low Water Season : During the dry season, the water levels drop significantly, revealing beaches and previously submerged landscapes. How much the water level varies exactly can depend on the specific area of the Amazon and its tributaries, as well as the yearly differences in rainfall.

Impacts on Flora and Fauna

  • The fluctuations in water levels are key to the Amazon’s biodiversity. They regulate the types of vegetation that grow in different areas and influence animal behaviors and habitats.
  • Some fish species, like the pirarucu, thrive in flooded forest areas during high water season, while others spawn during the receding waters of the dry season.
  • Terrestrial animals such as jaguars, tapirs, and various primates may be more visible during the low water season as they move around the forest floor and riverbanks in search of food.

When planning a visit, it’s important to consider these patterns, as they not only influence accessibility but also what types of wildlife and vegetation will be most prominent. Each season offers a unique perspective of the Amazon, and many travelers choose to visit more than once to experience the different aspects of this dynamic environment.

Risks and Dangerous Animals in the Colombian Amazon

Exploring the Colombian Amazon is an adventure, but it’s essential to be aware of the risks and how to prevent unwanted encounters with the region’s wildlife. Here’s a structured guide to help you stay safe:

Dangerous Wildlife

  • Snakes: Be on the lookout for snakes such as the fer-de-lance. Stick to clear paths and avoid tall grass.
  • Aquatic Life: Piranhas and electric eels live in these waters, but incidents are uncommon. Avoid swimming in areas that aren’t recommended by your guide.
  • Insects: Mosquitoes can carry diseases like malaria. Use insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants, and sleep under a mosquito net.

Green Anaconda in the Colombian Amazon

Prevention Tips

  • Guidance: Always travel with a local guide who knows the area and its hazards.
  • Protective Clothing: Wear boots and long, thick trousers if you’re trekking through the jungle.
  • Health Precautions: Get vaccinated before your trip and carry a first-aid kit for emergencies.
  • Awareness: Stay aware of your surroundings. Don’t reach into holes or crevices, and shake out shoes or clothing before use.
  • Follow Rules: Respect the local guidelines and don’t stray from marked paths or enter restricted areas.

By following these precautions and staying informed, you can safely enjoy the wonders of the Colombian Amazon.

Some recommendations for traveling in the Colombian Amazon

Traveling through the Colombian Amazon offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and indigenous cultures. To ensure a respectful and responsible journey, here are some key recommendations:

Respecting Indigenous Communities

  • Always approach communities with respect for their customs and privacy. Obtain consent before taking photographs or recording videos.
  • Participate in cultural exchanges, but be mindful of not disrupting their way of life.

Environmental Considerations

  • Opt for eco-friendly, non-aerosol insect repellents to protect the environment and local wildlife.
  • Contribute to conservation efforts by avoiding activities that could harm the ecosystem.

Health Precautions

  • Vaccinate against yellow fever at least 10 days before your trip, as it’s a required entry condition for many areas within the Amazon.

Climate and Clothing

  • Prepare for hot, humid conditions with occasional rain by packing lightweight, breathable clothing, along with a waterproof jacket or poncho.
  • Consider bringing airtight containers for food storage to keep wildlife at bay.

Waste Management

  • Always carry out your trash and dispose of it properly to maintain the region’s natural beauty.

Supporting Local Economy

  • Support indigenous communities by purchasing handmade crafts directly from local artisans.
  • Employ the services of local guides for excursions, which not only enhances your experience but also helps sustain the local economy.

Remember, the best way to experience the Colombian Amazon is by embracing its natural rhythm, respecting its inhabitants, and preserving its untouched landscapes for future generations.

What should you bring with you for your trip to the Amazon?

When packing for a trip to the Amazon, it’s crucial to anticipate the diverse conditions you’ll encounter. Here’s a checklist to ensure you’re well-prepared:

  • Long-sleeved shirts and pants: These protect against mosquito bites and the sun. Choose lightweight, breathable fabrics that dry quickly.
  • Hat with brim: Offers additional protection from the sun and can help keep insects away from your face.
  • Footwear: Waterproof hiking shoes are essential for treks. Rubber boots are highly recommended during the rainy season for muddy and flooded areas.
  • Insect repellent: A high-quality repellent is crucial to protect against mosquito-borne diseases.
  • Sunscreen: Even under the canopy, sun exposure can be significant. A high-SPF sunscreen is necessary.
  • Flashlight or headlamp: Essential for night walks or any after-dark activities, as many lodges are powered by generators that are turned off at night.
  • Waterproof backpack: A small backpack to carry essentials during excursions. Waterproofing is key to protecting your belongings during rain or boat rides.

Additional Items

  • Reusable water bottle: Stay hydrated in the humid environment and reduce plastic waste.
  • Biodegradable toiletries: Soaps, shampoos, and toothpaste that won’t harm aquatic life if you’re washing in or near natural water sources.
  • Basic first-aid kit: Include items like band-aids, antiseptic wipes, and any personal medications.
  • Binoculars: Enhance your wildlife viewing experiences.
  • Dry bags: For extra protection for electronics and important documents.
  • Camera with extra batteries/charging packs: Capture the breathtaking flora and fauna. Remember to use silent modes to not disturb wildlife.

Remember that packing light is key for moving around easily, and flexibility is important as plans may change due to weather conditions. Always prioritize eco-friendly products to minimize your impact on the delicate Amazon ecosystem.

My Likes and Dislikes About the Colombian Amazon: A Personal Perspective

What i like:.

  • Breathtaking Biodiversity: The sheer number of species, from the vividly colored macaws to the elusive jaguars, offers a treasure trove for wildlife enthusiasts.
  • Cultural Richness: The opportunity to learn about and interact with indigenous communities is profoundly humbling and enriching, providing insights into ways of life that are deeply connected to nature.
  • Natural Beauty: The landscapes are awe-inspiring, with towering trees, powerful rivers, and an overarching sense of wilderness that’s increasingly rare in our world.
  • Adventure Awaits: Every day promises a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a hidden lagoon or trekking through the rainforest; there’s a constant sense of discovery.
  • Sustainable Tourism Efforts: Observing the efforts of ecotourism which support conservation and local communities is heartening and provides a model for responsible travel.

What I Dislike:

  • Environmental Threats: Witnessing the effects of deforestation, illegal mining, and other environmental threats can be disheartening.
  • Insects and Humidity: The omnipresent mosquitoes and relentless humidity can be a challenge for comfort, despite being integral to the rainforest ecosystem.
  • Accessibility Issues: For some, the difficulty in accessing remote areas may be a barrier, and the limited infrastructure can be a source of frustration.
  • Health Risks: There is a constant need to be vigilant about tropical diseases, which can be a source of concern for travelers.
  • Cultural Misunderstandings: Encountering occasional cultural misunderstandings or witnessing tourists disrespecting local customs can be disappointing.

Colombia Travel Guides

Here you will find travel guides for the most popular regions in Colombia, which we have put together during our extensive travels around the country.

  • Colombia Travel Guide
  • Bogota Colombia Travel Guide
  • Medellin Colombia Travel Guide
  • Cartagena Colombia Travel Guide
  • Santa Marta Colombia Travel Guide
  • Cali Colombia Travel Guide
  • Coffee Triangle Colombia Travel Guide
  • Barranquilla Colombia Travel Guide
  • La Guajira Colombia Travel Guide
  • San Andres Island Colombia Travel Guide
  • Providencia Island Colombia Travel Guide
  • Casanare Llanos Colombia Travel Guide
  • Amazonas Colombia Travel Guide
  • Choco Colombia Travel Guide
  • Santander Colombia Travel Guide
  • Boyaca Colombia Travel Guide

Travel Guides to Colombia’s Small Towns

Here you will find travel guides for less popular destinations in Colombia. Some of these destinations are even real insider tips and not even known to the Colombians as travel destinations.

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  • Arauca Colombia Travel Guide
  • Armenia Colombia Travel Guide
  • Barrancabermeja Colombia Travel Guide
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How to Plan the Best Amazon Tours in the Colombian Amazonas: Leticia & Puerto Narino

If you’re planning to explore the Colombian Amazonas, base yourself in Leticia and Puerto Narino for the best Amazon tours. Organize your Amazon adventures at the spot with local guides to help the local economy and support the indigenous tribes of the Amazon. Added bonus: you’ll get the most authentic Amazon experience!

Independent Amazon Tour is Cheaper and More Fun!

We prefer to venture off-the-beaten-path and plan our tours independently: Colombian Amazon was no exception. Follow our steps: fly in the border town Leticia in the Colombian Amazon and take a public ferry with locals to a tiny Amazonian ecovillage called Puerto Narino. From there, it’s easy to organize all kind of Amazon tours directly with local guides.

You’ll score both much cheaper Amazon tours and more authentic experience by staying in an indigenous village instead of a jungle resort. In Puerto Narino, you can stay in a nice hotel but at the same time make friends with indigenous people in the riverfront and small village restaurants!

Why are the Amazon Tours in Colombia Better Than Amazon Tours in Brazil and Peru?

Brazilian and Peruvian Amazon suffers from mass tourism, while Colombian Amazonas remains much more authentic.

Why? If you’re on a vacation in Colombia, it’s much harder and also slightly more expensive to get to the Amazon than from Brazil or Peru. Whereas you can take a ferry from Manaus (Brazil) or Iquitos (Peru) to the Amazon, you need to fly through Bogota to Leticia from all Colombian destinations. So, adding Amazon tours to itinerary in Colombia is not as popular as in Brazil and Peru.

Book independent Amazon tours at the spot in Puerto Narino for off the beaten path Amazon experience

Can You Do Colombian Amazon Tours From Brazil or Peru?

Want to hear a secret? Surprisingly, if you’re on holiday in Brazil or Peru and want to tour the less-crowded Amazon behind the Colombian border, it’s super easy! The border towns of all three countries (Colombia, Peru, Brazil) are clustered together in an area called Tres Fronteras (Spanish for Three Frontiers). This means that you can easily walk from country to another – just like walking through suburbs.

How to Do Amazon Day Tours From Colombia to Brazil and Peru

It doesn’t really matter in which country you start your Amazon adventure, as crossing borders is easy. You can even do Amazon day trips in certain areas without any border formalities, visas or passport stamps (from Colombian side all the way to Brazilian town called Benjamin Constant, generally within 80 km radius from Leticia).

TIP: If you’re doing a multi-day Amazon tour, remember to get your exit stamp to avoid borders problems. Check also whether you need a visa to enter Brazil (some nationalities need it; not for a day tour in Tabatinga but for longer stays).

How Big is the Colombian Amazon a.k.a. the Amazonas?

The area surrounding the Amazon River and its tributaries in Colombia is called the Amazonas. It’s located in the southernmost department of Colombia, called Amazonia. With more than 400 000 square kilometers, Amazonia is the largest department of Colombia, covering a third of the whole country.

More than 100 000 square kilometers of the Amazonia is protected as forest reserves and national parks. The Colombian side of the Amazon has four national parks: Amacayacu, Cahuinari, Rio Puree, and Yagoje Apapori.

The Amazon proper forms the border between Colombia and Peru. Amazon also has many major tributaries in Colombia, which offer less-crowded day and overnight trips for than the Amazon proper.

The view to the Amazon from Puerto Narino's Mirador just before sunset

Planning Amazon Tours: Step-By-Step Guide to the Colombian Amazonas

First, check out the flight schedule to the Amazon. If you’re staying in Colombia before your Amazon adventure, check the flights between Bogota and the only Colombian town with an airport in the Amazon, Leticia. If you’re coming from Brasil, check the flights or ferries into Tabatinga, the Brasilian counterpart of Leticia. From Peru, you should take a ferry from Iquitos to Isla Santa Rosa. If you’re coming from Colombia, flying in Leticia is the only option to get to the Amazonas.

How Many Days You Need in Leticia

Plan on spending at least two nights in Leticia before taking multiday Amazon tour, and preferably one day after your Amazon adventure. That way you can leave your heavy luggage to your hotel or hostel and take just a day backpack to the jungle trip. Many hotels also lend rubber boots so that you don’t need to buy or carry your own.

Beware Fake Amazon Tours in Leticia

One tip and word of warning for booking Amazon tours in Leticia: streets are full of opportunistic “guides” selling false tours. If you decide to skip Puerto Narino and make Leticia your base in the Amazon, we recommend booking the day trips through your accommodation or at least getting their approval for your chosen tour company or guide.

Take enough time to find an ethical, environmentally friendly, and safe tour operator. We can recommend booking Amazon day tours through the charming Amazon B&B Hotel , where we stayed.

Why We Chose Independent Amazon Trip to Puerto Narino

After chatting with several tour companies, checking their backgrounds and reviews from TripAdvisor, we decided to take an independent ferry trip to Puerto Narino and take Amazon day tours while staying in Puerto Narino. It’s a way cheaper option to explore the rainforest than Amazon tour packages and gives you the freedom to choose your guides in person.

We also found out that there were more than a handful of shady players doing tours in Colombian, Brazilian, and Peruvian Amazon, including guides who mistreat animals for the sake of a show for the tourists. Also, many jungle lodges seemed a rip off in terms of price and quality. Most rainforest lodges within one-day boat trip from Leticia (or Tabatinga or Isla Santa Rosa) are extremely basic and in a pretty rundown condition.

Book a fishing tour with the local fishermen in Puerto Narino, Colombia

Organize Amazon Tours from Leticia  

It’s easy to arrange Amazon hikes and boat trips at the spot in Leticia, and the town has some quirky sights to keep you entertained. To get orientated, stay at least a couple of nights in Leticia eating your way through the Amazonian cuisine and taking day tours to the Amazon.

From Leticia, you can visit nearby natural reserves either on day trips or multi-day rainforest expeditions. You can also go kayaking or birding, and visit indigenous communities. Check out our article about all the fun things to do in Leticia – including different day trips to the surrounding Amazon! You might end up staying longer than you planned!

Book Your Independent Amazon Tours in Puerto Narino

I should add an exclamation mark in the title: we highly recommend that you book Amazon tours directly with local fishermen in Puerto Narino. We contacted several tour companies while planning our Amazonas adventures, but all of them fell short somehow – and the others hooked you up with the same local fishermen.

When you settle the price straight with the locals, it’s cheaper for you and the money goes straight to the pockets of your guide. All our indigenous guides were amazing: although they spoke Spanish and maybe a couple of words English, we understood each other well enough.

Best Tours in Colombian Amazon (From Leticia & Puerto Narino)  

We’ll list below examples of the most exciting tours in the Colombian Amazon to give you inspiration. Check out our things to do in Leticia article for full details!

  • Short Amazon day hikes and night walks in Tanimboca Nature Reserve, Chacara da Coruja Reserve, and Reserva Natural Omagua
  • Tarapoto Lake tour with pink and gray dolphins and walking trees (from Leticia or Puerto Narino)
  • Monkey Island Tour (Isla de Los Micos)
  • Zip-line and canopy tour in Reserva Natural Tanimboca
  • Boat and fishing tours in Marasha Nature Reserve (Peru)
  • Amazon night safaris (by boat or boat trips with short walks)
  • Rio Yavari Amazon safari (day trip or overnight tour)
  • Sacambu Lake dolphin tours
  • Canopy tour in Omagua Reserve
  • Kayak tours in Yahuarcaca Lakes
  • Birding tours in the Amazon proper and its tributaries
  • See the waterlilies in Victoria Regia Nature Reserve
  • Visit the indigenous tribes and villages of the Amazon
  • Jungle Survival Tours

Entrance to Tarapoto Lake near Puerto Narino, Colombia

Best Amazon Tours From Manaus, Brazil

I know, I’ve been hyping the Amazon tours from the Colombian side during the whole article. If your journey takes you to Manaus, you can, of course, book interesting Amazon tours starting from Manaus. The key for Brazilian Amazon tours is to have enough time to get out of the beaten path.

If you’re lucky to have one week for the Amazon tours and would like to sleep in a hammock learning some valuable jungle skills, consider this 6-Day Amazon Jungle Survival Experience starting and ending in Manaus. This tour ventures deep in the rainforest, unlike many others, showing you the real treats of the Amazon.

If you have 2 to 4 days for the Amazon tour from Manaus, check out these affordable tour packages in Anaconda Lodge , which take you off the beaten path but offer basic facilities in the jungle.

If you’re looking for an Amazon day tour from Manaus, check out this boat tour .

How to Choose Ethical Amazon Tours  

Unfortunately, many Amazon tours include unethical animal interactions, for example capturing alligators or caimans for the fun of tourists. Please read the tour description online before booking or ask enough questions from the tour company to make sure that the guides won’t harass wildlife.

Take a sunset tour in the Colombian Amazonas to meet local families and fishermen

What to Pack for Amazon Tours & What to Wear

Here’s a list of essentials for your Amazonas adventure:

  • lightweight clothes for the hot and sticky weather: preferably t-shirts, tops, shorts/skirt, and long-sleeve shirts and convertibles or lightweight long pants for covering up for bugs, snakes, and other creatures
  • waterproof hiking shoes or even rubber boots (you can find the latter in Leticia: the jungle is muddy)
  • raincoat or another kind of rain cover, we also had waterproof pants
  • long socks (for avoiding bugs and leeches)
  • bug repellent (you can find it in Leticia)
  • day backpack for day trips and hikes

Where to Stay in Leticia, Colombia

We loved our stay in Amazon B&B , which is constantly listed as the best hotel in Leticia. Their rooms offer affordable yet chic accommodation. Bungalows with own verandas and hammocks are the most luxurious option. Breakfast is great, and the leafy garden soothes your senses in the middle of this mildly chaotic jungle town of Leticia.

Where to Stay in Puerto Narino, Colombia

We stayed in lovely Wayra Selva , which was recommended for us by our Colombian friends. It’s hands down the best hotel in town and still super affordable. We loved the view from our own little terrace. The room was clean and location excellent.

Wayra Selva is the best hotel in Puerto Narino, Colombian Amazonas

Where to Eat in Leticia & Puerto Narino

Eating out is also an exciting activity in the Amazon! In Leticia, we loved to dine at El Santo Angel ’s terrace in the center, sampling casabes (local pizzas) and fresh fish. Tierras Amazonicas has rave reviews, but for us, El Santo Angel was the clear winner.

Restaurants in Puerto Narino are traditional and modest, but food can still be delicious. Try Las Margaritas by the football field (it’s where most tourists go) and the grill restaurant by the riverfront: we preferred eating with the locals in the latter. Also, the street food stalls in Puerto Narino offer tasty snacks.  

How to Get to Leticia & Puerto Narino, Colombia

If you’re coming from the rest of Colombia, the only way to get to Leticia, the capital of the Colombian Amazon, is by plane. Check our tips for finding cheap internal flights in Colombia .

All Amazon tours include boat transfers from Leticia. If you’re planning an independent Amazon tour and visiting Puerto Narino ecovillage, take a public boat from Leticia to Puerto Narino (2 hours). Book your tickets the day before to secure seats.

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  • 2.1 Amazonas department
  • 2.2 Caquetá department
  • 2.3 Putumayo department
  • 2.4 Guaviare department
  • 3 Other destinations
  • 4 Understand
  • 6.1 By plane
  • 6.2 By land
  • 6.3 By riverboat
  • 7 Get around
  • 12 Stay safe

Amazonia is the southernmost region of Colombia , blanketed by the green sea of trees spanning over 400,000 square kilometers—well more than a third of the country. The impenetrable jungle provides for Colombia's most remote and least populous departments, home to an incredible diversity of flora and fauna, natural beauty seldom touched by mankind, rivers shared by fantastical pink dolphins and horrific river monsters alike, and unique human cultures that have barely had contact with the outside world.

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  • -4.215 -69.941111 1 Leticia is the main Colombian port on the Amazon river bordering the Brazilian port of Tabatinga . No road leads to that common urban area and it can be reached only by boat or by plane from both countries.
  • -3.770278 -70.383056 2 Puerto Narino is a quiet village upriver from Leticia with very eco-conscious inhabitants.
  • Puerto Santander

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  • 2.115278 -74.77 3 San Vicente del Caguán

Putumayo department [ edit ]

  • 1.149167 -76.646389 4 Mocoa
  • 0.343611 -76.910833 5 San Miguel (Colombia)

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  • San José del Guaviare

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  • -3.483333 -70.2 1 Amacayacu National Park

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The number of indigenous languages here is pretty staggering—a good 60 or so. Ticuna is the language you are most likely to encounter, as it is spoken by some 40,000 people in the Tres Fronteras region around Leticia . It is more frequently heard the further you get into the jungle, naturally, and it is quite possible to run into older people in more remote areas who speak limited Spanish . Spanish will always work, though, unless you have somehow gotten to some extraordinarily remote area, which usually means that you are traveling with a guide anyway. Ticuna is not related to any other language.

Beyond Ticuna, you are looking at very obscure languages with no practical travel application outside a few villages that you probably won't be able to reach anyway without a guide. For the linguistically very curious, though, the second most spoken languages (by around 4,000 people each) are Tucano and Cubeo , both Tucanoan languages, and found in Vaupés along the Vaupés River and its tributaries. Locals there tend to be local polyglots, speaking several indigenous languages, so you should be able to try out one if you somehow manage to get there!

Get in [ edit ]

By plane [ edit ].

For most of the region, flying is the only viable option of arrival, as most destinations are not connected by road to... anywhere. For the most popular tourist destination of Leticia , there are direct flights from Bogotá through LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines . Satena Airlines also offers flights there, but the extremely wacky three-leg route through the unknown lands of Araracuara and La Chorrera makes this a terrible option unless you are visiting those areas as well.

For the rest of the region, Satena Airlines is the only option, with flights to all of the department capitals, as well as some more obscure/remote Amazonian towns. Most of these routes have infrequent service, with all to frequent multi-day delays and generally weird experiences. That is to say, if you are trying to fly to some crazy place like Mitú or Inírida , consider it a bold trip and include extra days in your schedule for flight disruptions. Amazonian weather does not help. Note that it's usually necessary to go through Satena's Spanish website, as for unknown reasons many flights are not displayed on the English language site.

By land [ edit ]

Overland transport is not a good option for visiting the Colombian Amazon. It is possible to reach western Putumayo and Caquetá by bus, and possibly San José del Guaviare , but these are very dangerous destinations both along the route and at the endpoint, and should be excluded from any independent travel itinerary. The rest of the region is not connected to northern Colombia by road.

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Rivers are the real Amazonian highways, and it is very much possible to travel down the Putumayo or Guaviare Rivers, but not safe due to rebel/terrorist activity. If you are going to Leticia, you will likely find more foreign visitors arriving by boat from Iquitos , Peru than by plane from Bogotá! This is obviously a fun option too, since you'll get to explore the Amazon along the way. As Leticia is right at the center of Tres Fronteras , the region where Peru, Colombia, and Brazil intersect, and is thus a hub for international travel in the Amazon. Border crossings and at-border visas are easy, and tourists there often "border hop" just to collect passport stamps.

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  • Chiribiquete National Park — a mixed world heritage site in the states of Caquetá and Guaviare . The national park is famous for prehistoric rock pictographs.

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While short on movie theaters and golf courses, the Colombian Amazon has its fair share of possibilities for outdoor activities. Fishing is likely the regions favorite sport (but followed closely, of course, by football), with piranha fishing being especially popular with the visitors. Boating the rivers provides incredible opportunities for wildlife spotting: river dolphins, tapirs, caymans, golden eagles—with the immense biodiversity of the rainforest, you will hardly scratch the surface. It is quite worthwhile to do some trekking in the jungle as well. Although trekking is not as great for wildlife spotting, a good guide will help you identify the interesting flora and sounds of the jungle, and may be able to take you to a local village or a maloca . Swimming in the jungle is also a lot of good fun, although fears of the legendary candirú , caymans, snakes, piranhas, etc. do often dissuade the weak-kneed.

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Most of the Colombian Amazon (including Leticia !) is so remote and isolated that food will have to be local, and thus having fewer and more expensive vegetables, less meat, and far less dairy. On the upside, this means that you will be eating lots of fresh food, like fish and fruit, and on the downside, you might wind up eating a certain amount of canned food as well. For fish, look out for local favorites like pirarucú and dorado . The former is leaner but delicious and the latter very fatty and rich. Piranha is another common local food, since the Amazon is really full of them. While too small to make for an easy meal, piranha meat is actually quite tasty.

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It's very hard to find (it's a little more common in the Peruvian Amazon), but drink aficionados should seek out chuchuhuasa , a spirit made from the bark of the eponymous plant mixed with aguardiente . Tasting much like a sweeter version of bourbon, the drink is more popular with locals inside the jungle, rather than in the towns, where it is generally not commercially available. It's actually pretty great for a jungle trek, as the plant contains a strong stimulant (and, reputedly, aphrodisiac) effect, in addition to conditional medicinal benefits, treating ailments such as diarrhea, arthritis, menstrual irregularities, and upset stomach.

Yagé (pronounced yah-HEY, with a very soft h) is a drink, known better in other countries as ayahuasca , uniting virtually all the multitudinous and disparate indigenous cultures of Amazonia. A strong hallucinogen, its primary use is religious, for divination and healing. As it is potentially harmful, it should only be drank under the guidance of a shaman, who will both monitor your health, help you "see" more, and chant in the dark for hours on end. On the first use, yagé is likely to induce pretty serious vomiting and diarrhea. If you are very interested in the drink, culture, and tradition it may be worthwhile to schedule two nights in a row with a shaman, which will really boost your chances of experiencing something more interesting.

Stay safe [ edit ]

You might assume that the remote jungle lands of Colombia might be the refuge of the FARC, but the fact is that much of it is too remote for even guerrillas to operate. The extreme south is very safe (aside from natural dangers like snakes and insects!), and visitors should not worry about violence on a trip to Leticia . The area around Leticia, in particular, would be an impossible target for militants even if they were interested in traveling so far south—the Colombian military presence in its tri-border region with Peru and Brazil is immense. Western Putumayo and Caquetá, as well as northern Guaviare, however are real hotbeds of guerrilla activity and should be left off all itineraries. The conflict may impact trips to other remote capitals, but the extreme problems of mass assaults on towns and frequent hostage-takings seem to have died down in the last ten years.

Travel to Amazonas department carries risks: there are a lot of diseases, especially those transmitted by mosquito bites. Take the necessary medical measures before travelling, get shots against the probable diseases you may encounter, and carry mosquito repellent.

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The Colombian Amazon is pretty remote. While bordering Pacifica and Orinoquía to the north, travelers are far more likely to be visiting the southern tip, which is cut off from the rest of the country, and more connected with adjacent towns and regions of Peru and Brazil .

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Monkey island, giant lily pads and bicycle boats: welcome to Colombia’s Amazon

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Colombia’s southernmost state, Amazonas, boasts four national parks and is home to some of richest biodiversity on the planet. From canoeing down one of the many tributaries of the Amazon River, to sleeping in floating houses, to dolphin spotting, and volunteering with endangered species, Colombia’s Amazon is bound to satisfy any eco-tourist’s cravings for adventure.

Within the Amazon state, which takes up roughly 10% of Colombia’s total land area, the Huitoto, Yagua and Ticuna indigenous ethnic groups guard the invaluable national treasures of the region, according to Colombia’s official tourism website.

Below, we’ve listed some of the best things to see and do in the Colombian Amazon, including some things you might not even find in Lonely Planet.

Isla de los Micos (Monkey Island)

No trip to the Colombian Amazon would be complete without a visit to Isla de los Micos Island (Monkey Island), home to nearly 5,000 playful primates.

No road leads to Leticia 

Leticia, a major port on the Amazon River, is not accessible by road from Colombia, so the best way to arrive is by plane from Bogota or by boat from Peru and Brazil, according to the Amazonas Colombia travel website.

Leticia is the capital of the Amazon state and Colombia’s southernmost city, located at a tri-point boarder with Brazil and Peru. Unfortunately, the exact border lies somewhere in the Amazon River, so playing a game of “look how many countries I’m standing in right now” will be quite a trying exercise.

Leticia has approximately 33,000 inhabitants and is the prefect first stop when exploring the depths of the jungle.

Pro tip #1 : Traveling into the jungle or by river always has its dangers, therefore it is best to be guided by professionals that carry first aid equipment, according to the Amazonas Colombia travel website.

(Photo: Servicios en Comunicación Intercultural)

(Photo: Servicios en Comunicación Intercultural)

Giant lily pads

Although the Amacayacu National Park, meaning “river of hammocks,” has been closed since 2012 due to extensive flooding, many of the activities around the area are still accessible to tourists.

In the area 30 minutes north of Leticia  you will find 150 mammal species (including jaguars and tapirs), 468 bird species, and the impressive V ictoria Regia  (with world’s largest water lily), with leaves up to two meters in diameter, according to Colombia’s official tourism website.

You can also climb trees, walk beneath the canopies, visit aboriginal tribes, sail on a floating house, and canoe along the Matamata stream. Canoe and lifejacket hire costs $10 for three hours, according to the Ministry of Tourism.

Pro tip #2: Before sailing on a river or lake, take off your boots to be ready for any emergency.

(Photo: Colombia Travel)

(Photo: Colombia Travel)

360 views of the world’s largest rainforest

The second-largest town in the Amazon state, Puerto Nariño is 54 miles from Leticia and lies upon the shores of Loretoyaco River. Motorized vehicles are prohibited in Puerto Nariño, making it a peaceful place to visit.

A trip to Puerto Nariño’s lookout point is a must as it provides a 360º view over the Amazon Rainforest, according to Colombia’s official travel website.

Pro tip #3:  It is cheaper to travel to the Amazonas in groups of four or more people, as guided tours are one of the easiest ways to get around the jungle, according to the Amazonas Colombia travel website.

(Photo: Colombia Travel)

Go dolphin-spotting

Just 30 minutes away from Puerto Nariño along the Loretoyacu River you will find the picturesque Tarapoto Lakes, where Pink Amazon Dolphins abound. The natives trace the species to a legend according to which the tribal gods were so envious of the handsomeness of an Indian that they turned him into a dolphin, according to Colombia’s official travel website.

While indigenous communities in the Amazon have respected and feared the pink dolphin for thousands of years – believing bad luck will befall anyone who kills one – the species is currently in danger of extinction due to deforestation , pollution, and commercial fishing.

  MORE:   Colombia to bring Amazon deforestation rate to zero by 2020

(Photo: ADN)

(Photo: ADN)

Explore the Amazon by bicycle-boat

If you’re feeling extremely adventurous, you might want to follow in the wake of Swiss man Herve Neukomm, the first person to explore the Amazon on a bicycle-driven boat in 2012-2013.

MORE:  Swiss man bikes down Amazon in custom paddle boat

The Swiss adventurer, who is an ardent supporter of energy efficiency, sustainable travel, and low impact living, peddled his bicycle-boat from Ecuador through Peru, Colombia, and Brazil, all the way to the Atlantic Ocean.

The goal of his trip was not to reach the Atlantic as quickly as possible. Instead, Neukomm explored as many of the Amazon’s tributaries as he could in order to visit the truly remote places.

See Neukomm’s extraordinary  Pura Vida – crossing the Amazon by a “bikeboat”  on  Vimeo .

(Photo: Colombia Travel)

Volunteer tourism

If you’re strapped for cash but still want to experience the wonders of the Amazonas, you can always volunteer. One such site dedicated to linking willing volunteers with hosts is www.workaway.info . The site offers opportunities to volunteer all over Colombia, from the bustling cities to the most remote of locations, and occasionally there are volunteer positions available in Colombia’s magnificent Amazonas region.

(Photo: Colombia Travel)

  • Amazonas Colombia (travel website)
  • Ecological Tourism in the Amazon jungle   (Colombia’s official travel website)
  • Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia  (Ministry of Tourism)

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A Locals Guide to Colombia's Amazon Rainforest

Salento, Quindío, Colombia

Colombia is home to 10% of the Amazon rainforest, an area covering 403,000 square kilometres. The majority of Colombia’s Amazon rainforest is yet to be explored as this large area is hard to reach and the environment is untamed. Learn more in our local’s guide to Colombia’s Amazon Rainforest. The Amazonas regions are high in humidity and have an average temperature of 28 degrees year round, but get an average of 100 millimetres of rainfall a month. Colombia’s Amazonas region covers 6 departments in the country: Amazonas , Vaupés , Caquetá , Guainía , Guaviare and Putumayo , these six departments make up 35% of the country. Did you know – Culture Trip now does bookable, small-group trips? Pick from authentic, immersive Epic Trips , compact and action-packed Mini Trips and sparkling, expansive Sailing Trips . The area has been somewhat developed; each of these departments have a large number of established towns and villages away from the indigenous communities, but large areas of the Amazonas region are still unexplored. The biggest city in the Amazonas region is Leticia: an established town that contains a small airport, restaurants, hotels and shops. Leticia is often referred to as “the gateway to the Amazon” due to its close proximity to Brazil and Peru (the Brazilian border is located just outside of the town’s perimeter and Peru is located just across the Amazon river) and the fact that from Leticia you can reach many other locations in the Amazon, predominantly by boat. Leticia is a interesting place to visit with ecoparks providing information about the Amazon, hotels and a plaza where something magical happens: everyday, without fail, in Leticia’s central plaza thousands and thousands of birds fly down to sit in the trees in the surrounding area, falling from high in the sky resembling rain drops.

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From Leticia a large number of boat trips are available to different areas of the Amazon; if you venture east you will quickly end up in Brazil, but by venturing west up river you can discover a large number of Colombian indigenous communities. Many indigenous groups established their communities on the river banks to allow them to fish and trade easily. Along the Amazon River in Colombia there are over 26 individual communities and many welcome visitors, but others don’t. All these indigenous communities are in harmony with nature, utilise what they need and preserve what they don’t; many still live with deep traditions, the same way they did generations ago.

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A boat transports individuals to and from these communities, like a water bus, and provides locals with access to schools, hospitals and shops. One community located on the Amazon River is a 20 family community called Valencia, this community made its home on the edge of the river and the community’s main source of income is through selling fish and crops. Each family has a wooden house and garden area, but none of the houses have windows, electricity or running water. The Colombian government has provided many communities with useful objects such as rain water collection buckets, kitchen utensils and gas powered items such as cookers, which help to make their lives easier.

The indigenous communities have preserved their traditions, but have also slowly adapted to the developing world: activities such as football are sociable events with everyone coming out to watch games and cheer on players. The community of Valencia utilised the rainforest to grow crops to sell and have cleared small areas to plant a variety of fruits and vegetables to sell in nearby villages.

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Puerto Nariño (87 kilometres from Leticia) is known as “the cradle of the Amazon” and is a fully self sustainable town which is a model for the rest of the world; the town is pedestrian – no cars or motorbikes. This is one of the larger towns on the Amazon river with a population of over 6,000 people from the native Vicuna tribe. Many people from local communities use the town to sell their products, go to school, go to the doctors, play football and buy products. This community has grown rapidly over the past 10 years and now has a small number of hotels and hostels as well as locally run shops.

While there are many individual communities, like Valencia, located along the Amazon river there are also a large number located upstream in rivers connecting to the Amazon River. These communities are much harder to reach and many tribes may have never had visitors before. There are also a number of bigger towns, like Puerto Nariño, located all over the Amazonas department, many of which can only be accessed by boat. Some of the larger communities are: Puerto Arica (population of 1,350), Puerto Alegría (population of 1,531), Puerto Santander , Tarapacá , Mirití-Paraná , La Victoria , La Pedrera , La Chorrera and El Encanto (population of 4,376).

In addition to the local’s ways of life, there are number of tourist attractions in the area including; Monkey Island and Amacayacú National Park .

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The capital city of the Amazonas province, Leticia is the largest settlement for hundreds of miles and yet still looks and feels very much like the small town it is. Located on the Amazon River where Colombia, Brazil and Peru meet, Leticia is some 500 miles (800km) from the nearest Colombian highway. It's a bustling town abuzz with fleets of motorcycles, with a few minor sights to entertain you for a day or two.

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Mundo Amazónico

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Museo Etnográfico Amazónico

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Parque Santander

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The Colombian Amazon Rainforest: majestic refuge of nature and culture

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When we talk about the Colombian Amazon, we may be referring to two different geographical areas.

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The political-administrative division, known as the Department of Amazonas,  covers an area of 109,665 km2, which represents 9.6% of the total area of the national territory. Some 80,000 people live in the area, and the capital city is  Leticia  .

However, when we talk about the Colombian Amazon, we may also be referring to the  Colombian Amazon Region (RAC)  that covers more than a third of the country and represents approximately 5.52% of the  hydrographic basin of the river Amazon. This area is dominated by tropical rainforest  and has a relatively low population density of barely one million people. It also has one of the highest biodiversity indices in the world.

Colombian Amazon Region (RAC)

The Amazon Region of Colombia (RAC) includes not only the department of Amazonas but also the departments of Vichada, Guainía, Vaupés and Guaviare.

The south of the department of Meta and the east of the department of Caquetá are also part of the Colombian Amazon.

Its surface is estimated in a range that goes from 399,183 km2 to 483,164 km2 (according to different criteria).

It covers the eastern slope of the Andean mountain range, the foothills, the plains, mountains, mountains, mountains, hills and all the bodies of water included in these geographical areas.

Tributaries of the Amazon River

Although the Amazon River crosses just 116 km of Colombian territory, there are many  tributaries . The most important are the Guaviare, Guainía, Caquetá, Putumayo, Chingual (Aguarico), Vaupés, and Mecaya rivers.

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The main rivers of the Colombian Amazon are the Guaviare, Guainía, Caquetá, Putumayo, Chingual, Vaupés, Mecaya, and Amazonas. This last runs only 116 km inside the Colombian territorty.

Biodiversity

Due to the Orinoco River Basin, which is shared with  Venezuela , Colombia places second in the world when it comes to the greatest diversity of  fish . The 995 species in Colombia are surpassed only by Brazil, which has more than 2,000 species. If we exclude the species typical to the Orinoco River Basin, there remains 685 species of fish.

With regard to  reptile  species in South America, Colombia has the second largest number of turtle species and the greatest diversity of  crocodiles or caimans .

Indigenous population

Towards the end of the 20th century, approximately 79,000 indigenous people lived in the Colombian Amazon. They formed part of 58  indigenous communities . The  majority of these groups had a maximum of 500 people each and lived in the Department of Vaupés.

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According to the Colombian National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) in 2007 there were 52 indigenous peoples in the Colombian Amazon.

Since the 1800s, the Colombian Amazon, like other Amazon regions, has been an important source of raw material for international markets.

First came the extraction of rubber  , wild animal skins, and wood during the 19th century. Later came the exploitation of oil and coca which peaked in the 20th century.

Traditionally, the Amazonian indigenous peoples of Colombia practice four subsistence economic activities:  fishing ,  hunting , gathering wild fruits, and small farm (chacras or chagras) agriculture .

The main source of protein for the people comes from 33 species of fish. Fishing is traditionally done with the use of  barbasco  .

The hunting of wild animals is a secondary activity. Due to limited food preservation methods in the most rural areas, captured animals are distributed among all the members of the community or delivered to neighboring communities. This sharing generates and strengthens ties or alliances.More recent economic activities include fish farming and tourism .

Sightseeing

Top among the  tourist places of the Colombian Amazon  are the following: Aguas Claras Natural Reserve , Santander Park , Mundo Amazónico Ecological Park , Micos Island , Amacayacu National Natural Park , and the cities of  Tabatinga  and  Puerto Nariño .

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Amacayacu National Park

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You can enjoy various activities such as tree climbing, jungle walks, canopy, and navigating the  Amazon River .

In addition, there are tours to observe the fauna and flora. Tours start at a river crossing where you can see the beautiful  pink dolphins  as well as the largest lotus flowers in the world (leaves measure up to a meter in diameter).

Other tourist packages may include sleeping in ancestral trees or sharing a day with the  indigenous  communities that live in the area.

These are some of the hotels in the Colombian Amazon : Hotel Waira Leticia; Waira Suites; Hotel Decameron Amazonas; Decalodge Ticuna; Hotel Amazon Bed And Breakfast; Kurupira Floating Cabin; Hotel La Ceiba, Amazonas; Hostel Casa de las Palmas; Hotel Yurupari; Hotel Madreselva; Hotel On Vacation; Hotel Anaconda; Naineku lodge; and Hotel Lomas del Paiyu.

Colombian Amazon gastronomy  

Typical dishes  are morrocoy turtle eggs, monkey, tapir, capybara, and boa. The meat is often smoked loin with lemon, vinegar, and potato.

Rivers provide fish which is often eaten with cassava, banana, and fruits such as  copoazu  and anon. Dishes are influenced by what can be extracted from the rivers.

The  pirarucú , a fish that grows up to three meters, and yucca  are common foods. Fish forms the basis of the Amazonian diet and is sought after by tourists.

Guerrilla and drug trafficking

The leftist guerrillas (ELN, FARC), and the subsequent paramilitarism, have displaced local people who seek sources of income to improve their quality of life. These military conflicts that have penetrated the Colombian Amazon are coupled with foreign conflicts and violence and backed by political ideologies. 

The political conflicts most affect the northwestern region including the Departments of Caquetá, Guaviare, and Putumayo.

The southeastern regions of Guainía, Vaupés, Amazonas, Vichada and the rest of Caquetá, and Putumayo are more isolated. They are away from highways and less penetrable. Here the indigenous subsistence economy remains; however, this production generates little or no commercial surplus.

After the fall of the Soviet Union, the Colombian guerrilla movements needed alternative financing to purchase weapons and maintain of their troops. They   boosted the illicit coca cultivation in Amazonian lands that were under military control.

The increase in coca and cocaine production than began in the late 1980s brought about devastating consequences.

Fires  multiplied, and there was extensive  deforestation  of jungle areas for the planting of illicit crops.

The Amazonian inhabitants were affected by the disintegration of their family unit; the prostitution of indigenous women; increased insecurity and violence, and an artificial market economy with extremely poor human development.

Department of Amazonas (Colombia)

The Colombian Department of Amazonas is located in the extreme south of the country. It borders in the east with the Department of Loreto (Peru) and on the west with the state of Amazonas (Brazil). The capital city, Leticia, is home to 60% of the total population.

The most important city in the Colombian Amazon is Leticia. It is the capital of the Department of Amazonas, and it is located 1,085 km from Bogotá; however, there are no roads that connect it to the country’s capital.

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Leticia is accessible by air from General Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport or by river from its port on the Amazon River. The port has intense commercial activity.

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3-5 Days Caño Cristales, 7 Colored River Tour

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Wild Amazonas Adventure 4-Day Tour Tour

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Rafting for Peace 4-Day Trip in the Colombian Caqueta Jungle Tour

Rafting for Peace 4-Day Trip in the Colombian Caqueta Jungle

Bogota & Cano Cristales Experience 7D/6N Tour

Bogota & Cano Cristales Experience 7D/6N

Kayak The Colombian Amazon- Cerros de Mavecure by Wooden Canoe or Packraft | 2024 Private Bookings Only Tour

Kayak The Colombian Amazon- Cerros de Mavecure by Wooden Canoe or Packraft | 2024 Private Bookings Only

3-Day Caño Cristales (Rainbow River) from Bogotá Tour

3-Day Caño Cristales (Rainbow River) from Bogotá

This is amazing off the beaten path tour, and a great company that arranges it! I would highly suggest flashpackerconnect for your travels to Colombia and cano cristales. The guides and staff offer a one of a kind experience and you will feel safe in the hands of wonderful local guides.

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Pristine Mavecure Hills - 5 days deep in Guainía

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Group Tour, 4 Days Guaviare - Wet Season

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We are Riley, Aimara, Johnny, Edward, Alex, Hamilton, Arcesio, Gloria and Rambo, an indigenous-led tour operator in the Amazon Rainforest in Colombia.

Our purpose

To create a positive cultural and environmental exchange between our travelers and the indigenous communities. To give indigenous families a voice to share their ancestral knowledge and open their home, kitchen and world to you.

How our tours are sustainable

To  keep our carbon footprint low we make small tour groups of maximum 6 travelers, all animals are observed in their natural habitats and all of our staff is local and indigenous except for our interpreters that are from other parts of Colombia or from other countries.

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Lake Tarapoto Jungle Tour 2 days 1 night

Travel along the grand Amazon River from Leticia to the ecological community of Puerto Nariño, then embark to Lake Tarapoto while spotting wild animals on the way (pink and gray dolphins, exotic birds) and visit the small indigenous community of Tarapoto of the Tikuna tribe for a wild jungle adventure, including piranha fishing, caiman safari, and overnight stay in the traditional cabin. The following day, return to Puerto Nariño to observe squirrel monkeys and lion (titi) monkeys and for a panoramic view of the rainforest. 

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Lake Tarapoto Adventure 3 days, 2 nights

An adventure to spot animals during the day and at night, enter the beautiful hilly jungle of Puerto Nariño to see the colorful pirarucú - the largest fish species in the Amazon River - at the Wochine Reserve, enjoy a refreshing night jungle hike to spot tarantulas, poisonous frogs, scorpions and other insects. Visit Lake Tarapoto and its small indigenous community for to walk its flat and flooded jungle to learn about the legendary ceiba tree, go piranha fishing, freshen up in the lake, eat meals cooked by mothers of the community, enjoy the night sky during the caiman safari and spend the night in the airy traditional cabin. Return to Puerto Nariño observe squirrel monkeys and lion (titi) monkeys and for a panoramic view of the rainforest. 

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Crossing Borders Jungle Tour 3 days 2 nights

Visit all three countries - Colombia, Peru and Brazil - for a city tour and jungle tour. Discover the lively city of Leticia, Colombia and Tabatinga, Brazil, for a panoramic view of where the three borders meet in the middle of the Amazon River. Then, visit the ecological community of Puerto Nariño and the small indigenous community of Tarapoto for a jungle walk, traditional piranha fishing, caiman safari at night, and overnight stay in the traditional cabin. Finally, cross over the border one more time to San Antonio, Peru,  to spot sloths in the jungle and then return to Colombia to visit Alto del Aguila, a place in the jungle where you can observe wild monkeys.

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Jungle Camping Tour 3 days 2 nights

This tour runs only during the dry season from July to January

This is an exciting tour focused on nature, adventure and survival skills. You will have the opportunity to sleep in the jungle in hammocks on both nights, instead of in a hotel or in a cabin. While immersed in the Amazon jungle and away from civilization, you will learn traditional fishing techniques and survival skills to prepare some of your meals. On the first night you will sleep in the jungle by Lake Tarapoto and on the second night you will sleep in Tuirupu Jungle, surrounded by the beautiful sounds of the rainforest. 

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Amazon Trails Jungle Tour 4 days 3 nights

Explore the ecological community of Puerto Nariño, a vehicle free town and a beautiful commercial and cultural center. Visit Natutama Foundation to learn about the animal world in the Amazon River and hike the hilly jungle to Wochine Reserve to see the colorful pirarucú - the largest Amazon fish species. When night falls, go on an adventurous hike to see all sorts of insects. Visit the indigenous communities of Tarapoto and San Antonio (Peru) to meet the locals, taste their local food and have them to guide you into the jungle to see sloths, piranhas, caimans, pink and gray dolphins in the wild. Learn about the Tikuna culture and the legendary ceiba and hojé trees with enormous roots. Spend the night in the traditional cabin of the indigenous community of Tarapoto and comfortably in Puerto Nariño. 

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The Full Adventure Jungle Tour 5 days 4 nights

Hike along different types of jungle (primary virgin jungle, hilly jungle, flat flooded jungle) to learn about medicinal plants and trees, wildlife, and myths and legends associated with  nature. Learn about the rehabilitation efforts for rescued monkeys at the Maikuchiga Foundation and pay a visit to Alto del Aguila to observe the wild squirrel monkeys and lion (titi) monkeys. Explore the small indigenous community of Tarapoto by the spectacular lake, one of the largest marshland areas in the Colombian Amazon, and hike the Peruvian jungle in San Antonio to spot sloths in the wild.

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The Colombian Amazon is a magical and enchanting place, full of breathtaking landscapes and unique experiences. The Amazon River, the largest river in the world, flows through the region, providing incredible opportunities for canoeing, fishing, and exploring hidden landscapes. And it makes this vast region a home to countless species of flora and fauna. From Leticia it is possible to visit small towns such as Puerto Nariño, and meet the borders with Peru and Brazil. Visitors can also discover the rich culture of the indigenous communities living in the area, learn about their traditions and taste their delicious cuisine. Whether you want to relax in a hammock, go on a jungle trek, or simply soak up the natural beauty, the Colombian Amazon is an unforgettable destination for any nature lover

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Guatapé Lake on a Boat & El Peñol Rock Hike Tour

Guatapé Lake on a Boat & El Peñol Rock Hike Tour

Let Guatapé landscape speak by itself and get amazed by El Peñol Rock and one of the biggest hydroelectric dams in Colombia.

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Wild Amazonas Adventure 4-Day Tour

Wild Amazonas Adventure 4-Day Tour

Adventure yourself in this 4-day trip to the world’s lung: the magical Amazonas!

Amazonas Three Borders 3-Day Tour

Amazonas Three Borders 3-Day Tour

Visit three countries in one tour. Get ready to explore the Amazonas with local indigenous communities!

Amazonas Natural and Cultural 5-Day Tour

Amazonas Natural and Cultural 5-Day Tour

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Amazonas Jungle at Tarapoto Lake 2-Day Tour

Amazonas Jungle at Tarapoto Lake 2-Day Tour

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    The Amazon, a truly unique and majestic place The longest river in the world preserves a wealth of natural resources and ancient ways of life. A significant part of Colombia's rich cultural diversity and impressive natural wealth is rooted in the Amazon. The area is named for the magnificent river that winds through its thick, green jungle, giving life to the area's unparalleled ecosystem.

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    1# Leticia: The most famous city in the Colombian Amazon. Leticia is the capital of the Amazonas department of Colombia and the southernmost city in the country. Located between the jungle and the Amazon River, Leticia is the best starting point to get into the Amazon rainforest. From there, you can take a boat to go to nature reserves ...

  7. Top 6 Colombian Amazon Tours

    The Colombian Amazon is a natural treasure of biodiversity and beauty that offers unique experiences for lovers of adventure and nature. With its lush jungle, mighty rivers, and rich indigenous culture, this captivating region has become an unmissable tourist destination.. Best Amazonian Jungle Tours in Colombia. If you are looking to immerse yourself in this fascinating ecosystem, we present ...

  8. Things to Do in Amazonas Department

    33. 8. Museo Etnográfico. 92. Speciality Museums. In Leticia, at the point where Colombia meets Brazil and Peru, the Banco de la República Ethnographic Museum is key to understanding not only the present and past of Amazonas province, its capital, and the whole of the Amazon region, but also the nature and cultural diversity of this magic ...

  9. Colombiafrank's Amazonas Colombia Travel Guide

    Updated on 02/13/2024Dear readers My name is Frank and I run a tour operator in Bogota, specializing in custom-made and Colombia luxury travel. At the end of this guide you will find a list of many other helpful travel guides for Colombia. In-Depth Look at the Colombian Amazon The Colombian Amazon is not only a […]

  10. Amazon Basin travel

    Amazon Basin. Amazon. The very word evokes images of pristine jungle, incredible wildlife and, of course, one world-famous river. The region known to Colombians as Amazonia is a vast 285,000 sq-miles (643,000-sq-km) slice of rainforest accounting for a third of Colombia's total area - about the size of California - and spread over some ...

  11. How to Plan the Best Amazon Tours in the Colombian Amazonas: Leticia

    How Big is the Colombian Amazon a.k.a. the Amazonas? The area surrounding the Amazon River and its tributaries in Colombia is called the Amazonas. It's located in the southernmost department of Colombia, called Amazonia. With more than 400 000 square kilometers, Amazonia is the largest department of Colombia, covering a third of the whole ...

  12. Puerto Nariño, Colombia: 27 Amazonas Experiences And Tips

    7# Tarapoto Lake: Dolphins Watching and Piranhas Fishing. The Amazon River and Lake Tarapoto, just upstream from Puerto Nariño (a 30-min boat trip on the Loretoyacu river), are home to gray dolphins and the famed pink dolphins. Secure a boat ride with a local guide for a chance to spot these friendly creatures.

  13. Amazonia (Colombia)

    Amazonia is the southernmost region of Colombia, blanketed by the green sea of trees spanning over 400,000 square kilometers—well more than a third of the country.The impenetrable jungle provides for Colombia's most remote and least populous departments, home to an incredible diversity of flora and fauna, natural beauty seldom touched by mankind, rivers shared by fantastical pink dolphins ...

  14. Leticia: gateway to the Colombian Amazon Rainforest

    Port of Leticia, Amazonas, Colombia. Source: Valter Campanato, CC BY 3.0 BR, via Wikimedia Commons Tourist attractions in the region. In this region is the Santander park; the Uirapuru museum; the Amazon World Ecological Park; the Island of the Monkeys; the Victoria Regia tourist center, the Ethnographic Museum "El Hombre Amazonico", among others.

  15. Monkey island, giant lily pads and bicycle boats: welcome to Colombia's

    Colombia's southernmost state, Amazonas, boasts four national parks and is home to some of richest biodiversity on the planet. From canoeing down one of the many tributaries of the Amazon River, to sleeping in floating houses, to dolphin spotting, and volunteering with endangered species, Colombia's Amazon is bound to satisfy any eco-tourist's cravings for adventure.

  16. The Amazon: virgin jungle and live nature

    15 °C. Home. A charming country. The Amazon: virgin jungle and live nature. We glide through the night, beneath a canopy of stars, listening to the sounds of the forest. We are deep in the Amazon jungle and engulfed in a moonlight sonata. In the distance, the red glowing specks of light are not those of a radio beacon, but the reflection from ...

  17. A Locals Guide to Colombia's Amazon Rainforest

    Learn more in our local's guide to Colombia's Amazon Rainforest. The Amazonas regions are high in humidity and have an average temperature of 28 degrees year round, but get an average of 100 millimetres of rainfall a month. Colombia's Amazonas region covers 6 departments in the country: Amazonas, Vaupés, Caquetá, Guainía, Guaviare and ...

  18. Leticia travel

    Leticia. Colombia, South America. The capital city of the Amazonas province, Leticia is the largest settlement for hundreds of miles and yet still looks and feels very much like the small town it is. Located on the Amazon River where Colombia, Brazil and Peru meet, Leticia is some 500 miles (800km) from the nearest Colombian highway.

  19. The Colombian Amazon: majestic refuge of nature and culture

    Top among the tourist places of the Colombian Amazon are the following: Aguas Claras Natural Reserve, Santander Park, Mundo Amazónico Ecological Park, Micos Island, Amacayacu National Natural Park, and the cities of Tabatinga and Puerto Nariño. December 7, 2020. Tourist Attractions Colombia.

  20. 10 Best Colombia Amazon Tours & Vacation Packages 2024/2025

    Colombia Amazon Tours & Trips. Find the perfect Colombia Amazon adventure for you. We've got 11 jungle and rainforest tours going to Amazon in Colombia, starting from just 3 days in length, and the longest tour is 8 days. The most popular month to go is June, which has the most number of tour departures. Dates & length.

  21. Jungle Tours Leticia

    Crossing Borders Jungle Tour3 days 2 nights. Visit all three countries - Colombia, Peru and Brazil - for a city tour and jungle tour. Discover the lively city of Leticia, Colombia and Tabatinga, Brazil, for a panoramic view of where the three borders meet in the middle of the Amazon River. Then, visit the ecological community of Puerto Nariño ...

  22. Amazonas, el pulmón del mundo

    El pulmón del mundo que debemos disfrutar Desde la ventanilla del avión que está a pocos minutos de aterrizar en Leticia se ve cómo abajo se extiende una alfombra de árboles apretados que mancha un río enorme de color café al serpentear entre la selva: que con 6.800 kilómetros es el más largo del mundo. Esta es la panorámica antes de llegar al Amazonas, Colombia, un destino donde ...

  23. Amazonas

    Amazonas. The Colombian Amazon is a magical and enchanting place, full of breathtaking landscapes and unique experiences. The Amazon River, the largest river in the world, flows through the region, providing incredible opportunities for canoeing, fishing, and exploring hidden landscapes. And it makes this vast region a home to countless species ...