Colombian Amazon & Orinoquía

Colombian Amazon & Orinoquía

Rainforests, rivers, and cowboy culture. The Amazon and Orinoquía region is Colombia’s wild green heart. In the Amazon, you’ll find pink dolphins, exotic birds, and indigenous traditions. The Orinoquía plains are home to cowboys (called llaneros), cattle ranches, and endless open skies.

Top Places to Visit:

● Leticia – gateway to the Amazon River
● San José del Guaviare – rock art and nature tours
● Mitú & Guainía – remote jungle adventures
● Villavicencio & Yopal – cowboy culture on the plains

Discover Leticia: Gateway to the Colombian Amazon

At the southern edge of Colombia, Leticia welcomes you into the heart of the Amazon—where three countries meet and the world’s greatest river flows. This is a place of extraordinary biodiversity and living culture, perfect for travelers seeking authentic adventure. Here, you can spot pink dolphins leaping through the Amazon River, hike beneath towering ceiba trees, and drift past giant lotus flowers on jungle lagoons. The region is home to hundreds of bird species, monkeys, and rare wildlife—making it a dream for nature lovers. Nearby Puerto Nariño, Colombia’s first certified sustainable town, offers a glimpse of eco-friendly living in harmony with the rainforest. But Leticia is more than a natural wonder—it’s also a cultural treasure. Indigenous communities such as the Yagua and Ticuna welcome visitors to share their traditions, rituals, and worldview. Local festivals, vibrant markets, and artisan crafts made from seeds and fibers reveal the spirit of the Amazon. With our family-run, bespoke tours, you’ll experience Leticia beyond the guidebooks—whether it’s a night walk with a local medicine woman, a canoe trip into hidden reserves, or sharing a meal of regional Amazonian flavors.

Explore San José del Guaviare: Colombia’s Hidden Amazonian Gem

Tucked between the Amazon and the Orinoco, San José del Guaviare is one of Colombia’s most extraordinary destinations—where ancient rock art, jungle rivers, and vibrant Indigenous cultures come together. This frontier town is a gateway to landscapes unlike anywhere else: crystal-clear natural pools, rainbow-colored streams, towering rock formations, and waterfalls hidden deep in the forest. Step into history at Cerro Azul, where prehistoric cave paintings tell stories more than 12,000 years old. Wander through the mysterious Stone City, with its labyrinth of monoliths and petroglyphs, or marvel at the Orion Door, a rock formation aligned with the stars. Wildlife thrives here too—you’ll find pink dolphins, monkeys, and hundreds of bird species across rivers and reserves. What makes San José truly special is its living culture. Local guides share traditions of the Tucano, Nukak, and Guayabero peoples, while community festivals bring music, dance, and regional flavors to life. With our family-run, bespoke tours, you’ll explore San José del Guaviare in a way few travelers ever do—blending nature, history, and culture into an unforgettable adventure.