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The Amazon Region has a lot to offer when it comes to nature and adventure. Leticia is its capital and the main entry point for most Amazon tours, however, the region has much more to offer and discover. Ancient rock formations, former parts of the ‘Escudo Guayanés’ (Guiana shield), savannas, and some of the main jungle rivers of South America. A huge diversity of flora and fauna, and of course the many birds which make Colombia famous. Adventure activities like jungle expeditions, kayaking, hiking, climbing rock mountains, or just go out at night to spot fauna. When you like nature and adventure, this region definitely can bring you to other levels.

Cerros Mavecure & Mataven

These rocky hills, sticking out of the jungle at the Inirida River, are considered one of the main touristic highlights in the department of Guainía, they are located right in the middle of the Puinave indigenous reserve of El Remanso. From the Cerros the Mavecure, you can explore other interesting sites on the Inirida River, or go up the Orinoco River, and enter the Mataven River, which is the home of some traditional Indigenous communites, and offer similar rock formations sticking out of the jungle.

‘Escudo Guayanés’ (Guiana shield)

Oldest mountain range in Latin America, of which only remains some impressive 'Tepuis' (jungle rocks), sticking out of the jungle. Most famous ones are found in the Chiribiquete National Park, but this area is closed for visitors. Anyway, in the departments of Caqueta and Vaupes, there are many other tepuis that can be visited. For example, the famous 'Cañon del Diablo' over the Caqueta River, or the tepuis on the Yari and Messay River. Others can be found in Vuapes, like Cerro Morocco, or the Cerros on the Cananri river. These rocky jungle formations, are excellent spots for jungle adventures, and are also home for a different flora and fauna, then the usual suspects in the rainforest.

Amazonas

It is the largest area of the Colombian Amazon and, along with Leticia, the most visited. Activities such as 'Dosel' (climbing Amazon trees), kayaking and jungle trekking are available. You can also visit nature reserves and parks, such as the Amacayacu National Park. 'La Chorrera' is another interesting place to visit in the Amazone department. There is a long and difficult adventurous hike, conecting the Igaraparaná River with Caqueta going north, or with the Putumayo River going south.

Vaupés

Bordering Brazil, in the northeastern part of the Colombian Amazon, is the department of Vaupés. Traveling through the Vaupés region is like entering a different world, a world where you will find a very strong and deep connection between "mother nature" and its inhabitants. For many years the indigenous people have lived in harmony with nature, obtaining from it all the wisdom and mysticism that surrounds this region.

Wildlife Observation

If you want to see the typical fauna from the Amazon, best is going as remote possible, far away from people, and the indigenous communities. All over the Amazon, we offer expeditions with special focus on fauna, although some of the remote rivers in Caqueta and Vaupoes, have been experienced as 'hotspots' for wildlife, such as Jaguars, Tapirs, or other bigger animals. These expeditions are always custom made, and designed according the special requests of the travelers.

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