Practical information Puerto Nariño

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Here you will find practical information about Puerto Nariño, such as handy tips on how to withdraw money and phone and wifi in Puerto Nariño.

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Drinking water

The water in Puerto Nariño is not drinkable, but free filtered water is available (near the police station). So bring your thermos with you. The water does run out quickly, so apart from this water, make sure you have your own supply.

Food and drink

Las Margaritas is Puerto Nariño’s most famous restaurant, where most tours from Leticia stop for a buffet lunch.
Other restaurants include restaurant Matamata and Maloka Piraña, for traditional Amazonian food and fresh juices. Fish, yucca (cassava) and banana are common ingredients in Puerto Nariño. Arepas -as in the rest of Colombia- are also commonly eaten. The fish is often wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, keeping it nice and tender. Most restaurants also have options for vegetarians. Popular with locals and tourists alike are the street BBQs. Every night locals prepare their BBQ to grill meat, fish and side dishes such as arepas and bananas. The BBQ is not only a tasty way to eat, but also fun to experience the local atmosphere. For a meal, you pay around COP20,000/€5.

There are also ice cream shops where you can buy homemade ice cream made from the exotic fruit from the Amazon, such as acai (COP 5000/€1.25).

Pins

    There is no ATM in Puerto Nariño and payment for your errands, food and drinks and tours is in cash. So make sure you bring enough cash. There is an ATM in Leticia but it is often empty, so your best option is to get cash in Bogotá before you fly to the Amazon.

    Current

    The power goes out frequently. In accommodations deeper in the jungle, there may only be power for a few hours a day.

    Phone / Wifi

    Provider Claro has the best coverage in Puerto Nariño and since almost no hotel or hostel has wifi, it is advisable to bring a SIM card with data package to Puerto Nariño.

    Safety
    • Puerto Nariño is very safe, you can walk around without any problems.
    • Don’t go into the jungle alone, but take a hike with a guide who knows his way around and the animals well!
    • Check here the travel advice from the ministry of foreign affairs for the Amazon
    Stores

    You can do small -basic- errands in Puerto Nariño.