Amacayacu National Park
Parque Nacional Natural Amacayacu
A protected area of nearly 300,000 hectares of primary rainforest, where Indigenous communities from the surrounding area lead hikes, monkey watching and night walks.
Amacayacu National Park covers about 290,000 hectares. It includes lowland rainforest and seasonally flooded forest on the north bank of the Amazon, with more than 500 bird species and animals such as pygmy marmosets, squirrel monkeys and sloths. The park's official visitor centre has been closed for a long time since the flood of 2012. Eco-tours now run mainly through Tikuna Indigenous communities along the river, such as Mocagua and Macedonia. Activities include rainforest hikes, visits to a monkey rescue centre, night jungle excursions and craft workshops. A speedboat from Leticia to Puerto Nariño takes about 1.5 hours, and you can stay overnight in the communities.
Opening hours
Daytime (guide required for night tours)
Nearby sights
- Puerto Nariño
- Lagos de Tarapoto
- Isla de los Micos
- Tanimboca Nature Reserve
- Mundo Amazónico
- Yahuarcaca Lakes
- Parque Santander Parrots
- Ethnographic Museum of Leticia