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Top 6 Colombian Amazon Tours – Discover the jungle safely

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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 you the 6 best tours in the Colombian Amazon. From exciting jungle expeditions to up-close wildlife encounters and authentic cultural experiences, these tours will allow you to discover and explore the hidden magic of this wonderful region of the world. Join us on this trip through the best tours that will take you to discover the majesty and diversity of the Colombian Amazon.

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#1 Culture and Nature of the Amazon – 5 Day Tour

The 5-day tour to the Colombian and Peruvian Amazon is a unique experience for those who want to immerse themselves in the lush tropical jungle. During this exciting adventure, travelers will enjoy a wide range of services that will guarantee their comfort and satisfaction.

The itinerary includes 3 nights of accommodation and delicious typical meals from both Colombia and Peru. Round-trip transfers, both by speedboat and motor vehicle, are also included to ensure a safe and hassle-free trip.

In this 5-day tour the visitor will be able to visit Leticia , Puerto Nariño and the hamlet of Loreto-Mocagua on the Colombian side, as well as the Isla del Cacao in Peru. If required, an English translator will be provided.

Fauna sighting is another outstanding activity on this tour, where participants will have the opportunity to admire species such as sloths , pink dolphins , monkeys , birds , and many other fascinating animals. In addition, valuable information will be provided on the flora , fauna, natural medicine and mythology of the place, allowing visitors to delve into the mysteries and wonders of the Colombian and Peruvian Amazon.

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#2 Amazon Jungle Adventure Tour – 4 Day Tour

The Amazon Jungle Adventure Tour is an exciting 4-day experience that will immerse travelers in the exuberant nature of the region. This complete tour offers a series of services to guarantee an unforgettable experience. Participants will enjoy delicious meals including 3 lunches, 3 dinners, and 3 breakfasts, providing enough energy for the exciting activities that await them. Round-trip transfers are included, ensuring safe and convenient transportation throughout your tour.

Accommodation will be provided in Leticia, Puerto Nariño and the beautiful Lake Tarapoto , allowing travelers to fully immerse themselves in the stunning Amazon landscapes.

The itinerary includes outstanding tourist destinations such as the lookout tower in Puerto Nariño, Lake Tarapoto, Tabatinga in Brazil, the Parrot Park in Leticia and the Wochine Reserve, as well as a visit to an indigenous community in the Peruvian Amazon.

Activities include a visit to malokas, traditional houses in indigenous communities, an exciting night walk to observe insects , contemplation of the wonderful Victoria Regia in a natural reservoir, and a visit to “Isla de los Micos” and a Tikuna indigenous community . Participants will also have the opportunity to spot a wide variety of Amazonian fauna.

In addition, additional services are included such as an experienced guide, land and river transportation, rubber boots for activities in the jungle, all-risk insurance, and the entrance to Lake Tarapoto. This tour offers an exciting and enriching experience for lovers of adventure and nature.

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#3 Tarapoto Lake – 2 Days Tour

The one night tour in the Amazon jungle on Lake Tarapoto offers a unique and fascinating experience for travelers who want to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the region. This tour includes a series of services designed to provide comfort and enjoyment to the participants. Delicious meals will be provided, with 2 lunches and 2 dinners prepared by local community cooks, allowing travelers to taste authentic Amazonian flavors.

The accommodation consists of one night in a three-star hotel located on the beautiful Lake Tarapoto, offering an experience of rest and connection with nature. There will also be a visit to Alto del Águila , where travelers will have the opportunity to feed the monkeys and observe macaws in their natural habitat.

In addition, a round-trip boat transfer from Leticia to Puerto Nariño (approximately 80 km) is included, giving travelers an additional opportunity to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Amazon River.

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#4 Natural and Cultural Amazon – 5 Days Tour

The 5-day Amazonas Natural and Cultural Tour offers travelers a complete experience to explore the diversity of the Amazon region. This tour includes a wide range of services to guarantee an enriching experience. The participants will enjoy delicious meals, with 5 lunches, 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners that will allow them to try the typical gastronomy of the area. Round-trip transfers are included, ensuring convenient and safe transportation.

Accommodation will be provided in different places during the tour, starting with one night in a hotel in Leticia, followed by one night in a maloka in an indigenous community, another night in a hotel in Puerto Nariño, and finally one night in a beachfront cabin. to Lake Tarapoto.

Tourist destinations are varied and include the Parrot Park in Leticia, Tabatinga in Brazil, the Tikuna Indigenous Community, the Peruvian Amazon, a natural reservoir, Isla de los Micos, Puerto Nariño, San Antonio del Cacao on an island in Peru and the beautiful Lake Tarapoto.

The activities are exciting and include typical lunches in a floating restaurant, Capirinha tasting, a typical drink of the region, contemplation of the wonderful Victoria Regia, fishing , night walks, night bonfires, and wildlife watching, including monkeys, sloths, and dolphins. you see.

Additional services such as all-risk insurance and rubber boots are included to provide comfort and safety during jungle activities. This Natural and Cultural Amazon Tour promises an authentic and memorable experience, combining the natural beauty with the cultural enrichment of the Amazon region.

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#5 Amazon 3 borders – 3 Days Tour

The 3-day Amazon 3 Borders tour is an incredible adventure that allows travelers to explore the wonders of the region and enjoy a multicultural experience. This tour includes a variety of services to ensure a pleasant experience. Participants will enjoy delicious meals, with 3 lunches, 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts that will allow them to taste the local gastronomy. Round-trip transfers are included to ensure comfortable and safe transportation.

Lodging will be provided in three-star hotels, with one night in Leticia and another in Puerto Nariño, providing comfort and rest during the stay. Tourist destinations include fascinating places such as Leticia, Tabatinga , the Parque de los Loros, the Peruvian Amazon, the Tikuna indigenous community, the Isla de los Micos and the island of San Antonio del Cacao in Peru.

The activities are diverse and include the visit of malokas in indigenous communities, the contemplation of the majestic Victoria Regia, the sighting of birds, monkeys and sloths, and an exciting boat trip on the Amazon River from Leticia to Puerto Nariño, a journey of approximately 80 km.

A tour guide to provide information and assistance, as well as rubber boots to ensure comfort during jungle activities are included.

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#6 Women’s Amazonas – 4 Days Tour

The Female Amazon is an exclusive tour for women, designed and guided by women, offering a unique experience in the exuberant Amazon jungle. This exciting trip includes a variety of services to ensure the comfort and satisfaction of the participants. You will enjoy delicious meals, which include four lunches, three dinners and three breakfasts, with the typical flavors of the local gastronomy. Plus, round-trip transfers are included, ensuring you get around the region worry-free.

Accommodation is an integral part of this adventure, with the first night in the cozy cabin The Jungle , the second night in the Wochine Reserve (local fish farm), and the third night in the comfort of a private room at the Wicungo Hotel. , with air conditioning for a restful sleep.

Tourist destinations include Leticia, Puerto Nariño, the Wochine Reserve, Santa Clara de Tarapoto and San Antonio del Cacao in Peru, where you can immerse yourself in the culture and natural beauty of the region.

Activities are varied and include a boat trip down the Amazon River from Puerto Nariño to the Tarapoto lakes, sport fishing for piranhas , swimming in the lake, and an exciting night safari to spot Tarapoto’s captivating caimans . You will have the opportunity to spot the impressive Amazonian fauna, such as gray and pink dolphins, and a great variety of exotic birds.

As a special touch, this tour is guided by women for women, creating an atmosphere of empowerment and camaraderie among the travelers. Join this adventure in the Amazon and discover the magic of the Amazon jungle in a unique and enriching way!

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A social purpose business built on sustainable tourism national tourism registry: 79854.

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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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Two Day Trip

Don’t have enough time? We can design an amazing adventure journey for two days in the Colombian Amazon, spot wildlife, share with local communities, and experience the real Amazon.

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Three Day Trip

One of our best-selling tours, enjoy an amazing journey in the Colombian Amazon doing jungle treks, wildlife spotting, sharing with local communities, and navigating thru rivers and tributaries.

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Express Tour

Don’t have enough time? We can design an amazing adventure journey for two days in the Colombian Amazon, spot wildlife, share with local communities, and experience the real Amazon starting at 1:30 pm

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We have the best prices for our best trip «The Three Day Trip» starting on Tuesdays – Thursdays – Saturdays. Lots of wildlife, jungle activities, and experience the real Amazon.

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Since 2010, Amazonas Jungle Tours is a local tour operator in Leticia Amazonas and have been operating the best tours in the Amazonian region, we offer a tour for families, groups or individual with the best experience in two different types of the ecosystem to our guest. As operators our tours are according to your interest, combining local Amazonian culture and adventure.

We are back operating jungle tours In Leticia Amazonas

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Amazonas Jungle Tours is a local tour operator in Leticia Amazonas , we only organize small scale tours to special people that are looking for a unique Amazon life journey.

Our tours are authentic, unique, community based, and private in the last border of the Colombian Amazon Basin. It will be held in the most exotic places in the Amazon Jungle, Indigenous communities and near Leticia Amazonas.

100% Community-based tours in local indigenous communities that have invited outsiders to experience their customs, food, lifestyle, and set of beliefs. These communities manage both the impacts and the benefits of this tourism, strengthening their self-governance, economic alternatives, and traditional ways of life in the process.

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The Colombian Amazon

Nature and wildlife tour. Get the full Amazon experience on this trip. Hike through the rainforest, paddle on the river and meet the indigenous Huitoto. See pink dolphins, caimans, monkeys and countless birds in their natural environment. Spend a night in a treehouse and explore the forest canopy via ropes, hanging bridges and zip lines.

The Amazon region makes up over a third of Colombia's total territory. This immense area is home to a mind-blowing array of animals, plants and indigenous cultures. It is also the daily stage for amazing sights such as the sun rising from the forest canopy and the arrival of thousands of parakeets coming to roost for the night. The Colombian Amazon is the most biologically rich and diverse area in the country and is one of its most beautiful.

Everyone has a romantic idea of what an Amazon adventure involves: lots of trees and animals, time in the rainforest and on the river, interacting with tribal people, and trying exotic things. This trip has all of that and more. You'll go beyond sightseeing and experience the Amazon in fun, active and exciting ways. You’ll hike, paddle, climb, swim, fish, zip and rappel to get up close and personal to the rainforest and its features. This adventure will immerse you in the Colombian Amazon (and even a bit of the Peruvian Amazon) for a truly unforgettable experience.

Highlights and activities

  • Go on night hikes in the rainforest to search for caimans and other nocturnal animals.
  • Spend a night in a treehouse 12 meters (39 feet) above the forest floor.
  • Hike through the rainforest to visit a Huitoto community.
  • Try your hand at indigenous fishing techniques.
  • Travel by boat on the Amazon river and kayak in its tributaries and lakes.
  • See woolly monkeys, pink dolphins, capybaras and many other exotic animals in their natural habitat.
  • Climb up a rope to the forest canopy then take zip lines to move through the trees.

Tanimboca

Day 1: Tanimboca

Your Amazon adventure begins at the Leticia airport where your guide meets you and takes you to the Tanimboca Natural Reserve. The reserve is home to huge trees and is teeming with animals — especially at night. You do an initial exploration of the rainforest while the sun is up but the real action happens when it gets dark. On your nocturnal hike you'll see many animals that hide during the day — don't worry, all of them are small.

You spend the night in a treehouse at the forest canopy, 12 meters (39 feet) above the ground.

The Huitoto

Day 2: The Huitoto

Today you hike about two hours through the rainforest to a Huitoto village. The Huitoto (also spelled Witoto) are an indigenous people of the Amazon and are known for their artistic handcrafts and sustainable way of life. In the village you visit a Maloka, a traditional Amazonian dwelling. There you speak with the village elder and learn about his people's culture and traditions. If you are lucky the villagers will be making mambe on the day of your visit. Mambe is a green powder made out of toasted coca leaves that people in the Colombian Amazon chew. If it is mambe making day then you'll see how the Huitoto make it and you can try chewing the powder yourself – it is perfectly legal.

You also visit the chagras where the villagers grow their crops, and a nearby river where they catch fish. There you can try your hand at fishing and take a dip. In the afternoon you'll hike back to the Tanimboca reserve and spend the night in a forest cabin.

Marasha

Day 3: Marasha

After breakfast you get on a boat and travel on the Amazon River and cross an invisible border to get to Marasha, a natural reserve in Peruvian territory. From the main channel of the Amazon River you either hike or canoe (depending on the water level) deep into the rainforest to get to the Marasha lodge. The lodge is fronted by a lake full of exotic fish such as arowana, pirarucu, and yes, piranha. You can go kayaking and fishing in the lake, and even take a dip to disprove piranha myths. Many wild animals visit the lodge regularly, including toucans and capybaras.

At night you go on a hike to look for caimans before retiring to the Marasha lodge.

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Day 4: Woolly monkeys, pink dolphins and parakeets

You say goodbye to Marasha and travel to Mocagua back in Colombia. Mocagua is just outside the Amacayacu National Park and the indigenous Ticuna people who live there were traditionally hunters. In 2004 they agreed to stop hunting endangered species. Now, working with the Maikuchiga Foundation, the Ticuna of Mocagua are stewards of their environment and protect the endangered animals in their territory. You go on a 1.5 hour hike through the rainforest of Mocagua and see woolly monkeys, a species that is especially important to that area's ecosystem.

After visiting the woolly monkeys you will get back on the Amazon River and travel to Puerto Nariño, a riverside town that is environmentally sustainable and has no motorized vehicles. The water in the Puerto Nariño area is clean and it is a prime location for spotting wild pink dolphins.

Near the end of the day you go to Parque Santander in Leticia to see thousands of parakeets and other birds flying into the park's trees to roost. Then you go back to the Tanimboca reserve where you spend the night.

The Canopy

Day 5: The Canopy

It's the final day but the fun isn't over. After four days in the Amazon you get a broad view of the area from a higher perspective — literally. Using ropes and ascenders you climb up to a platform in the forest canopy. A network of hanging bridges and zip lines connects four different platforms and you spend the morning walking and zipping through the canopy. After enjoying the views you rappel to get back down to the forest floor.

At noon your Amazonian adventure comes to an end and you travel back to the Leticia airport.

This adventure is offered throughout the year. Contact us to schedule your Private Tour.

  • Private land and water transfers (starting and ending at the Leticia airport).
  • Accommodations.
  • All meals from lunch of Day 1 to breakfast of Day 5.
  • Guiding service.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Flights to and from Leticia.
  • Trail food and alcoholic drinks.
  • Tourism fee of COP 35,000 to be paid upon arrival at Leticia airport. 
  • You need to get vaccinated for yellow fever at least 10 days before you arrive in Leticia. You can get the vaccine for free at the Bogota airport.

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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.

Have you been in the Colombian Amazon? Did you plan your Amazon visit independently? If you took guided Amazon tours, which were your favorites?

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Your Guide to Colombia Amazon Tours

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If you’re going to Amazonas in the Colombian Amazon, you’ll almost certainly need to book a tour. This post will tell you a bit about when to visit, what to bring, and what some of the best tour options are, in addition to some important questions to ask tour operators.

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About the Colombian Amazon

Compared with Peru and Brazil, Colombia has a very small slice of the Amazon, but one that packs a big punch. It’s also likely cheaper to visit the Amazon in Colombia than in its neighboring countries, as the cost of living is cheaper.

Visitors will arrive in Leticia and from there can decide what to do and see. The port city of Leticia, on the eastern edge of Colombia’s Amazon River real estate, is surprisingly big, at around 50,000 inhabitants.  The only way in and out of Leticia is by air or water.  Fortunately, there is a large, modern airport and good flight connections to Bogota.  Plan on spending at least one night in Leticia before or after your tour.  Depending on the season you’ll be able to get a flight on LATAM, Avianca or budget airline VivaAir for around $100 US.  

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Going west up the river, you’ll reach the town of Puerto Nariño.  It’s home to about 5,000 people, mostly indigenous, and the only other town of any size after Leticia.  Public ferries, which are long speed boats, take passengers to and from Puerto Nariño daily.  Stops at villages along the Amazon River make it almost a two-hour trip.  

When to visit the Colombian Amazon

As a tropical location, Amazonas has wet and dry seasons.  The dry season is June to August and the wettest season is January to April.  Temperatures are a tad bit lower during the dry season, but it’s hot year-round.  Your experience may be quite different if you visit in the heart of one of these seasons, as the water level determines your transportation.  An attraction you can walk to during the dry season may require a boat during the wet season. And in between the wet and dry seasons? Well, plan on making use of your rubber boots.

In terms of the number of tourists, I booked my trip only a few weeks in advance during the Easter Semana Santa in April and was still able to find flights, tours, and hotels without many issues, although a few of them were full.

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Should I Book Amazon Jungle Tours or Do It On My Own?

The Amazon is definitely a place where you can’t just show up without some advance planning.  For one, frequent cell service outages mean that you may not have cell service or internet, even at the “luxury” hotels.  Don’t expect to make last-minute reservations or use Google Maps without downloading them first.

Second, you’re going to need someone who knows the area to guide you and tell you what is and isn’t poisonous (only partially kidding there).  But certainly, you’ll want someone that knows the area and the best places to stay and eat.  There just isn’t the infrastructure set up for tourists to come and do many activities on their own.  That being said, you can easily walk around Leticia alone and also cross the border into Brazil and the town of Tabatinga.  

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If you’d like a bit more freedom and downtime, you can do day trips from Leticia instead of multi-night overnight trips.  In fact, your first big decision when visiting the Colombian Amazon is deciding if you want to do an overnight tour or not.    

Should you do a multi-night Colombian Amazon Tour or Day Trips from Leticia?

There are pros and cons to each of these.  If you are traveling with children, are unaccustomed to roughing it, or only have two or three days, I would recommend staying at one of the nicer resorts in Leticia and doing day trips so you’ll always have a familiar place and access to better services. 

Some of the best places are the Decameron Decalodge Ticuna (all inclusive) and the Hotel Amazon , which is a bit up the river and more of an ecolodge.  Waira Suites Hotel and Hotel Anaconda are the nicer hotels near the port in Leticia.  These hotels have tour desks where you can easily book tours at your hotel, but you’ll usually pay more there than if you book in advance directly with the company.      

If you have the time and desire, book an overnight tour.  You’ll get to really know the area and cover more ground in a more efficient way.  If you don’t like large group travel, don’t worry, there are no mega buses here.  In fact, I was one of only two people on my tour, so these are all very small groups.  Outside of Leticia I only saw about 30 other tourists in three days.

The Best Leticia Amazon Tours (overnight)

Here are some of the best jungle day tours from Leticia. Because there are so few English-speaking tourists, most of these tours are private. If you have a family or a larger group, the price per person will be less. If you speak Spanish you will also likely save money by booking directly with the Colombian tour operator or joining a Spanish language tour.

4 Day/3 Night Tour around Puerto Nariño Spend two nights in Puerto Nariño and one off-grid at Lake Tarapoto. You’ll get to paddle in traditional canoes, see giant ceiba trees, and search for nocturnal creatures on a night hike.

3 Day/4 Night Tour around Leticia and Puerto Nariño This tour spends the first night around Leticia before heading through Puerto Nariño for the off-grid night on Lake Tabatinga. You’ll visit the indigenous community of San Antonio across the river in Peru.

2 Day/1 Night Tour around Puerto Nariño If you are short on time, this tour is a good option. Head straight through Puerto Nariño and spend the night off-grid at Lake Tarapoto. This would be a lot of time on boats in 36 hours, but you’d get a better feel for the Amazon.

I also found that tours through the Spanish booking platform Civitatis were half the price of those booked through North American platforms and had more options. This is the exact tour that I did and I felt like we got to see so many amazing and diverse things in four days!

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Tips for Booking Colombia Jungle Tours

Try to research the tour or the company to see if there are good reviews.   

If animals are involved, research if they are being well treated and if it’s actually ok to touch them (spoiler: it’s usually not).  Many tours visit Isla de Micos (Monkey Island) but it seemed a bit questionable to me, so I chose a tour that went to a monkey sanctuary instead.

The port where the public boats leave from is hard to see on Google Maps.  It’s actually at the end of Calle 8, near Orellana Park.  The map doesn’t look like the river comes up that far, but I suspect that there are major changes in water level depending on the season.  Look for Malecon Turistico (tourist boardwalk) on the map.  The whole street is full of vendors and currency exchange places, as Leticia is the meeting point of three countries.

Questions to ask before booking Colombia Amazon Tours:

  • Where will I meet the tour group or guide?
  • How much time will we spend at each place? (understand that Amazon time is flexible and relaxed)
  • Is there a possibility of a change of plans due to the weather?
  • What number can I reach the tour company or the guide at?
  • What health/emergency protocols are in place?
  • Who else will be on the tour?
  • Does the guide speak English?  How well? 
  • Will the guide be with the group the entire trip or will participants be with other providers?
  • Will I be provided with rubber boots or should I bring my own?

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Amazon Jungle Packing List 

Visiting the Amazon Rainforest in Amazonas requires some pretty specific things. Here is a list of clothes to wear in the rainforest and other helpful things to bring.

DO NOT bring a rolling suitcase to the Amazon Jungle. Your luggage will be thrown on the top and bottom of boats and you’ll need to carry it over rough terrain. I bought a waterproof duffel bag like this one at Decathlon in Medellin right before I left, and I was so thankful that I did. My clothes stayed dry the whole trip and I could carry the bag like a bag pack when we had to walk a long way.

Health and Safety

You should have the yellow fever vaccine to come to Amazonas, as it is a high-risk area and you want to protect yourself and others.  I also took malaria pills, although I was told by one Colombian that I probably didn’t need them (really?).  You will get lots of mosquito bites, so better safe than sorry and I didn’t suffer any side effects from taking the pills.

There is a hospital and drugstores in Leticia and a small clinic hospital in Puerto Narino.  In other places, don’t expect to be able to buy any medical supplies.  You’ll want to make sure you have any necessary medicines and a first aid kit for emergencies at all times.

Be prepared for mosquitos with powerful mosquito repellent.  When I tried to buy mosquito repellent in Medellin, I had a hard time finding anything stronger than citronella spray, so stock up before coming to Colombia. I also brought my Bug Bite Thing that, I swear, really works to make bug bites not itch and swell less.

Puerto Narino has a filter station with potable water for the whole town.  I felt extra safe by filling up my  Lifestraw water bottle that has a water filter.  I also bought additional drinking water and of course, my Coke Zero at small kiosks.  The best bottle I’ve found for keeping cold drinks cold is a Hydroflask .       

Electricity and outlets may be scarce, so you’ll want a good flashlight/lantern.  I love this solar powered lantern from LuminAid that also charges your phone!  It was perfect for my trip when I needed an emergency phone charge so I could keep taking photos.

Rice, farinha , meat and fish are the staples here, along with tropical fruits, most of which you’ve probably never heard of.  Even in Leticia, there is not much in terms of vegetables, so vegetarians would be wise to bring supplemental food and snacks (try this plant-based jerky ). There are small stores in Puerto Nariño, and even in the indigenous communities there is usually someone selling snacks and cold drinks.

Bring cash.  There are plenty of banks and ATMs in Leticia, but nothing outside of Leticia, so cash is king.  And because of potential outages it’s a good idea to bring cash from Bogota or from home, instead of planning on withdrawing it in Leticia.

Bring light, breathable clothing as it is hot and humid all day and night.  You’ll need long pants and at times will want long sleeves for sun and bug protection.  A lightweight, quick dry sun shirt is a good choice.

Shorts and tank tops are good for sleeping, and most of the locals wore shorts and flips flops. You’ll want a pair of flip flops for showers, boat rides, and when in local communities.

A lightweight, wide brimmed hat protects from the sun and from bugs, and you’ll want one with a chin strap so it doesn’t fly off when you are riding boats.

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The must-have item I could not have done without is knee-high rubber boots . My tour provided these, and when the rest of my body was covered in sweat or rain, my feet were dry. These are especially important because you’ll be stepping in and out of boats that often require you to put a foot or two in the water, not to mention the mud. Ask if your tour will provide these or if you’ll need to bring them. Here’s a more colorful women’s option that I’ll be buying for my next trip.

Obviously, you’ll need an excellent raincoat . Lightweight rain pants will come in handy for heavy rain and when you have to sit down on wet seats.

The one thing I packed and didn’t use? A pair of jeans.

I hope this post helps you feel better prepared. You’re sure to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the Colombian Amazon!

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Great ideas here. Columbia has always been on my bucket list and I really want to see the Amazon. Great to know it’s a bit cheaper than going from Peru and also that the temperatures are pretty consistent at night. Is this the same most of the year?

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It seems like food might be a major problem for vegetarians. So, I would make sure to carry sufficient ready-to-eat packs.

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Thank you for putting this on my radar, this was very very informative! I didn’t realize how much preparation visiting the amazon required, but if I ever did, now I know where to begin.

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Luxury Travel to the Colombian Amazon

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It covers around one third of the entire country, but the Colombian Amazon is one of its best kept secrets. Sitting on the border with Brazil and Peru, this is an area relatively untouched by tourism that promises a unique and wonderfully off-the-grid experience.

The Amazonas region, named after the Amazon River which drains the department, is a huge area inaccessible by road. The gateway to the rainforest is the town of Leticia, reached by a two-hour flight from Bogota. The mighty Amazon snakes its way throuh dense, green jungle which teems with life. Deer and puma stalk through the forest, sloths and monkeys climb from tree to tree, and hundreds of species of birds rise up through the canopy and flit through the skies.

One of the best ways to explore this area is by navigating the vast network of waterways, home to pink dolphins and dotted with Victoria Regia water lilies, the largest in the world. You can also hike through the rainforest, getting up close to endemic plants and the smaller creatures that inhabit this region.

The Colombian Amazon is also culturally incredibly rich with many ancient traditions maintained by the indiginous communities that call this pristine environment home.

There are two seasons in the Colombian Amazon. The dry season runs from July to December and the wet season from January to June. The wet season generally sees fewer animals as they retreat to the drier forest but you can kayak through the flooded forest. November to February is a good time to visit when there is a bit of a bridge between the two seasons.

  • Hop on a boat and explore the network of waterways
  • Trek through the rainforest, keeping your eyes peeled for wildlife and endemic plant species
  • Close your eyes and listen to the sounds of the rainforest from the quiet solitude of your lodge

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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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