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Cities in Amazonas

Deep in the south of Colombia lies Amazonas, an unparalleled sanctuary of biodiversity and a crucial lung of the planet. Traveling here is not merely a vacation—it is an immersive expedition into the largest rainforest on Earth. You will navigate the mighty Amazon River, witness the stunning pink river dolphins in their natural habitat, and experience the profound ancestral knowledge of indigenous communities like the Ticuna, Yagua, and Cocama.

Beyond simply viewing wildlife, visitors can engage in sustainable ecotourism, walk high into the jungle canopy on wooden bridges, and experience a way of life intrinsically tied to nature's rhythms.

Population: 82,068Surface: 109,665 km²
Leticia

Leticia

The gateway to the Amazon rainforest, Leticia is a unique tri-border town where Colombia, Brazil, and Peru meet. It is a hub for immersive jungle expeditions, nocturnal wildlife spotting, and sustainable travel to vehicle-free towns like Puerto Nariño.

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El Encanto

El Encanto

A remote Amazonian corregimiento on the Putumayo River, deep in the Colombian Amazon, home to diverse indigenous communities with rich cultural traditions.

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La Chorrera

La Chorrera

A remote and beautiful Amazonian territory along the Igara-Paraná River, known for the spectacular La Chorrera waterfalls, one of the most impressive in the Amazon.

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La Pedrera

La Pedrera

A remote Amazon River port near the border with Brazil and the Chiribiquete National Park, surrounded by extraordinary Amazonian biodiversity.

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La Victoria

La Victoria

A peaceful and historic town on the banks of the Cauca River, offering a glimpse into the slow, traditional life of the river valleys.

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Puerto Arica

Puerto Arica

A remote Amazonian community near the Peruvian border, known for its extraordinary Amazonian biodiversity and indigenous heritage along the Putumayo River.

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Puerto Nariño

Puerto Nariño

A pioneer in sustainable tourism, Puerto Nariño is a vehicle-free town on the banks of the Amazon. It offers a peaceful retreat into Ticuna indigenous culture and the immense biodiversity of the rainforest.

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Puerto Santander

Puerto Santander

A small Amazonian river port near the Brazilian border, surrounded by dense tropical rainforest and Ticuna indigenous communities.

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Tarapacá

Tarapacá

A historic Amazonian town on the Putumayo River, near the Colombian-Peruvian-Brazilian tri-border, with fascinating indigenous cultures and exceptional river biodiversity.

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Puerto Alegría

Puerto Alegría

A small Amazonian community on the Putumayo River, surrounded by pristine tropical rainforest and indigenous cultures on the Colombian-Peruvian border.

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Miriti Paraná

Miriti Paraná

One of the most remote municipalities in Colombia, deep in the Amazon, home to indigenous Mirití-Paraná peoples preserving ancient ancestral traditions.

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