How to get to Puerto Nariño

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How to get to Puerto Nariño?

How to get to Puerto Nariño? Puerto Nariño is about 80 kilometers from Leticia. To get there, you must first catch a plane to Leticia and then a boat. Here you will find everything you need to know to get to Puerto Nariño.

#1 By plane to Letica
To get to Puerto Nariño, you must first fly to Leticia. Both Latam and Avianca fly from Bogotá to Leticia. Prices can vary enormously, but you can buy a round-trip ticket starting at about 80 dollars. The flight takes about 2.5 hours. Upon arrival in Leticia, you must pay the tourist tax a COP 38000/$9.50 (2024). At the airport, cabs are waiting to take you to your hotel in Leticia or directly to the boat for your onward journey to Puerto Nariño.

#2 By express boat from Leticia to Puerto Nariño -updated Feb. 2024-.
After arriving in Leticia, book a ticket for the express boat. There are 3 companies that run the trip; Expresos Unidos 3 Fronteras, Transportes Amazónicos and Transfluviam. Boats leave from Isla de la Fantasia, Calle 8. Tickets cost COP38,000/$9.50 and there are 4 departures per day at 7:00am, 9:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm. The boat ride takes over 2 hours. The boats fill up quickly, so it’s best to buy your ticket the day before. Payment can only be made in cash. Upon arrival in Puerto Nariño, you pay the tourist tax of COP20,000/$5. Tip: when you arrive in Puerto Nariño, book your ticket for the return trip right away. The boats from Puerto Nariño to Leticia leave 4x a day at 7:00am, 10am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm. Tickets also cost COP38,000/$9.50.

 

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About Puerto Nariño

Puerto Nariño has about 8,000 inhabitants and is a 2-hour boat ride from Leticia. It is an eco-friendly village, with no cars and motorcycles, so it is nice and quiet. Moreover, there is a lot to do in the area. Therefore, the village is a great (and relaxing) base for a trip to the Amazon. You can book in advance book a hotel in Puerto Nariño and on the spot at your hotel book the tours you want to do.

It is fun to stroll past the colorful houses, which are often painted with graffiti. There are also several statues of animals in the village. These statues and the graffiti, tell stories about history and daily life. Even if you don’t spend the night here, the village is definitely worth a visit.

In this travel guide Puerto Nariño, you’ll find everything you need to know for a trip to this eco-village. What to do in Puerto Nariño, tips for where to stay, practical information and how to get to Puerto Nariño.

Everything about Puerto Nariño

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Amazon

Overview

The Amazon, with the world’s largest rainforest, the mighty Amazon River, wildlife and Indian communities…like no other region, the Amazon captures the imagination. The total area of the immense region is 35% of all of Colombia. The most famous department in the Amazon region is Amazonas (popularly called Amazon called) with capital Leticia, which borders Brazil and Peru. Other departments in Amazonas are Putumayo, Caquetá, Guainía, Vaupés, part of Guaviare. If you do like an adventurous trip, there is much to discover in this region.

Highlights

  • A few days of relaxation in the eco-village Puerto Nariño and take tours in the area, such as dolphin spotting at Lake Tarapoto
  • Hiking through the Amazon rainforest with a guide, explaining the flora and fauna and medicinal plants
  • Staying overnight with a Native American community, during a multi-day trip in the Amazon and learn about the special rituals and traditions
  • Hiking to the spectacular Cerros de Mavecure
  • Bird watching in the adventure destination Mitúdeep in the rainforest
  • The surroundings of Florencia discover, on the border of the Andes and the Amazon

Make your choice

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Cerros de Mavecure

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Mystical hills in the far southeast of Colombia

The Cerros de Mavecure, are three hills located in the Guainía region in extreme southeastern Colombia, near the border with Venezuela. The Cerro Pajarito, Mono and Mavecure hills rise proudly above the otherwise flat landscape. In height, the hills range from 170 to 700 meters.

Oldest hills in the world
The Cerros de Mavecure are among the oldest hills in the world and are part of the Guainía shield, a 1.7 billion-year-old geological rock formation that runs through this part of Colombia, southern Venezuela, northern Brazil, Suriname and French Guiana.

Puerto Iníridia
A climb to the Cerros de Mavecure is not the only attraction in this special region. For example, you can go bird watching and take a boat trip on the river and spot pink dolphins. Starting point for visiting the Cerros de Mavecure is the town of Puerto Inírida, with a population of 40,000. You reach the hills via a boat ride on the Inírida River of over 2h. to one of the two indigenous villages near the hills: El Remanso or El Venado. From here the climb to the Cerros de Mavecure -with guide- can begin.

#ToColombia tips

Tip #1
Plan your accommodation in Inírida and your guide for the hike early. The Cerros de Mavecure are a true off the beaten track destination and accommodations and facilities are very limited

Tip #2
To climb to the hills, you must be in good shape, as some sections are steep and you climb up using ropes

Tip #3
The best travel time is the dry season, from December to February

Tip #4
Satena flies to Inírida from Bogotá and Villavicencio; there are only a few flights a week.

Tip #5
It used to be impossible to travel to Inírida due to the conflict, but after the peace agreement, it is safe to travel. Nevertheless, we recommend verifying the current security situation before planning your trip.

Tip #6
Check the links for more info on the Amazon, Mitú and Florencia Other special destinations in the Amazon and about traveling in Colombia.

Mocoa

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Mocoa

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Mocoa: paradise for nature lovers

Mocoa is the capital of the department of Putumayo, in southwestern Colombia, an area bordering Peru and Ecuador. It is a -yet undiscovered- paradise for nature lovers, who can hike to the many waterfalls in the area. The town has 30.000 inhabitants.

Mocoa is known for its waterfalls and the most famous waterfall is 75-meter-high Fin del Mundo. This waterfall is located in a nature reserve with even more waterfalls and natural pools. Backpackers en route from Colombia to Ecuador often make a stop in the town and stay in one of the hostels or hotels in Mocoa. As this area is often skipped during a trip through Colombia. It is a real “off the beaten track” destination.

Behind the beautiful scenery lies a tragic history. In 2017, a landslide killed more than 250 people after it rained for days and mudslides inundated the town.

Check here information about other destinations in the southern Colombia, such as Popayán, Pasto, Cali and destinations in the Amazon.

Here you will find general information about traveling to Colombia.