Parque Santander Parrots
Parque Santander
Every evening thousands of small parrots fly back to the big trees in the city-centre park to roost, with a deafening chorus of calls.
Parque Santander is the central square of Leticia. Every evening around sunset, thousands of small parrots (mainly white-winged parakeets) fly in from the surrounding rainforest in flocks, circle above, and then settle in the park's large trees for the night. The spectacle is impressive and the calls are deafening, lasting about half an hour. Next to the park is the Our Lady of Peace Cathedral, and the surrounding area is lined with restaurants and food stalls. Viewing is free. Arrive before 17:30 and avoid standing directly beneath the trees.
Opening hours
Open all day (parrots return to roost at dusk)
Nearby sights
- Ethnographic Museum of Leticia
- Santa Rosa (Peru)
- Yahuarcaca Lakes
- Tabatinga
- Mundo Amazónico
- Tanimboca Nature Reserve
- Isla de los Micos
- Amacayacu National Park