Amacayacu National Natural Park lies near Leticia in Colombia’s southern Amazon. The park sits close to the borders with Peru and Brazil. It protects vast areas of tropical rainforest along the Amazon River and its tributaries.
The landscape changes with the water. Rivers, flooded forests, and terra firme jungle create a rich mix of habitats. During the rainy season, rising waters flood large areas of forest. These seasonal changes shape life throughout the park.
Colombia created Amacayacu in 1975 to protect its Amazonian ecosystems. The park helps conserve forests and wildlife while supporting scientific research. It also works with local Indigenous communities to promote sustainable ways of using and protecting the forest.
Amacayacu shelters an impressive variety of wildlife. Pink river dolphins swim through its waterways, while monkeys move through the treetops. Caimans inhabit the rivers and lagoons, and hundreds of bird species fill the forest with colour and sound. The park also supports countless plants, insects, and other species.
The park forms part of the ancestral territory of Indigenous communities, including the Tikuna. Their knowledge and traditions remain closely connected to the forest and its rivers. Local guides can share insights into medicinal plants, wildlife, and traditional ways of life.
A visit to Amacayacu offers an immersive Amazon experience. Explore the forest by canoe or on foot. Follow waterways into flooded forests and observe wildlife along the way. Here, the river, rainforest, and Indigenous knowledge shape the rhythm of everyday life.
