Reserva Tanimboca - Other Activity Leticia - Colombia

Dosel is the term used for the highest part of the tree canopy, usually about 35-40 meters (115-130 ft) up. Climb to those heights at Reserva Tanimboca and explore an 80-meter (300-ft) trail from tree-to-tree, through a neighborhood inhabited by lizards, birds and monkeys ($40 per person). Other activities include ecological land walks and kayaking on the Río Tacana ($15). Night excursions through the jungle ($20-50, depending on number of participants, including transportation) or in search of caimans are other options. Reserva Tanimboca also has lodging available in treehouses; one house fits three people and the other sleeps five (about $60 per person, depends on number of people).

Location:

Kilometer 8, Vía Tarapacá; office in town: Cra. 10, 11-69

Other Activity Types:
Wildlife refuge, Natural park

Getting There
From Parque Orellana, catch a buseta to the Kilometer villages and hop off at Kilometer 8 (5:45 a.m.-6:20 p.m., $0.80). Many tour agencies also offer outings to Reserva Tanimboca.

Travel Tips:

Relative price: Mid-Range

Travel Skills: intermediate/somewhat difficult.

You Need to Bring:

Sun block, insect repellent, water, snack; wear light weight, light-colored clothing and hat.

Museo del Hombre Amazónico, Serpentario Armero-Guayabal and Amazoonas, 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

Contact Information:
Phone: 592-7679, Cel: 311-204-3532/310-827-9412/280-8072
URL: www.tanimboca.org

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Updated: 30 Aug 2011