Tarapoto Lakes · Amazon Tribes · Victoria Amazonica

Puerto Nariño Explorer

Puerto Nariño is Colombia's most eco-conscious town — no cars, breathable air, and surrounded by Ticuna and Cocama communities.

Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
Group SizePrivate (2–10 travelers)
DifficultyEasy
Starting PointLeticia, Amazonas

Why you'll love this experience

Puerto Nariño is Colombia's most eco-conscious town — no cars, breathable air, and surrounded by Ticuna and Cocama communities.

This program puts you in a dugout canoe exploring the Tarapoto lake system, home to Victoria Amazonica giant water lilies and pink dolphins.

Highlights

  • Canoe paddling over Victoria Amazonica lily pads
  • Swim with pink and grey river dolphins at Tarapoto Lakes
  • Guided hike through the Nü-nü community forest reserve
  • Rooftop panorama viewpoint at town mirador
Itinerary

Day-by-day breakdown

Day 1
Leticia to Puerto Nariño

Two-hour speedboat journey along the Amazon River. Settle into your lodging, walk the car-free streets, climb the mirador at sunset, and enjoy a riverside dinner with fresh arapaima fish.

Day 2
Tarapoto Lakes & Dolphins

Early canoe departure into the Tarapoto lake system. Paddle among giant Victoria Amazonica lilies, swim with pink and grey dolphins, and have a picnic lunch on a floating platform before a birding afternoon on the return.

Day 3
San Martín Community & Forest Hike

Visit the Ticuna community of San Martín de Amacayacu. Meet traditional craftspeople, learn about manioc cultivation, and hike Nü-nü reserve to identify medicinal plants and canopy birds. Evening cultural storytelling session.

Day 4
Farewell & Return to Leticia

Breakfast with your host family, shop for handmade Ticuna ceramics, and board the speedboat back to Leticia for your onward flight or connection.

What's included

  • Bilingual guide and Ticuna community hosts
  • Speedboat Leticia–Puerto Nariño–Leticia
  • Dugout canoe and lake transport
  • 3 nights accommodation and all meals
  • Purified water and snacks throughout

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