Museo Etnográfico del Hombre Amazónico

Location:
Banco de la República Area Cultural

Carrera 11, between Calles 9 and 10

Leticia , Colombia

Museum Types:
Archaeology, Anthropology, ethnography

By Lorraine Caputo

What are the indigenous nations that live in the Amazon region? What are their customs? How did the arrival of the white man affect them? These and other answers you will find at the Museo Etnográfico del Hombre Amazónico in the Banco de la República’s cultural center. This museum also houses many fine examples of implements and crafts by the Yucuna, Huitoto and Tikuna peoples. The collection is the efforts of Franciscan Capuchin Mission monks who collected them by over the many of their presence in the region.

Travel Tips: The Banco de la República’s cultural center also houses a library that has story hour for children and other programs (Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-noon, 2-6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-noon) and hosts free exhibits and special events. The view of the River from the back terrace is wonderful, especially at sunset.

Price Description: Free

Relative price: Free

Open Hours from:Monday-Friday 8 a.m., 2 p.m.

Open Hours to:Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m., 5 p.m.

Travel Skills: None

Serpentario Armero Guayabal, Reserva Tanimboca, the Kilometer villages and indigenous settlements along the river, Tabatinga, Isla de Micos, Parque Nacional Natural Amacayacu, trips into the jungle and on the river, Puerto Nariño, Lago Tarapota and the pink dolphins.

Currencies accepted
Colombian Peso