Lagos de Tarapoto
A chain of lakes in the Amazon that are home to pink and grey river dolphins. Explore by canoe to see the dolphins, giant water lilies and flooded forest.
Lagos de Tarapoto is a group of lakes west of Puerto Nariño, jointly managed by Indigenous communities. It was listed as a Ramsar wetland of international importance in 2018. A local boat from town takes 30 to 40 minutes to reach the lakes, where you can see pink Amazon river dolphins and smaller grey river dolphins leaping above the water. In high-water season, you can paddle into flooded forest, and giant water lilies grow along the shore. A half-day trip costs about 100,000 to 200,000 Colombian pesos per boat. Swimming in the lake is permitted, but follow your guide's instructions. To get there, first take a speedboat from Leticia to Puerto Nariño.
Opening hours
Daytime (pufferfish are most active at dawn and dusk)
Nearby sights
- Puerto Nariño
- Amacayacu National Park
- Isla de los Micos
- Tanimboca Nature Reserve
- Mundo Amazónico
- Yahuarcaca Lakes
- Parque Santander Parrots
- Santa Rosa (Peru)