Senderos and Miradores

Location:
Puerto Narino, Colombia

Hiking Types:
Hike, Day trip

By Lorraine Caputo

A network of senderos (trails) and miradores (lookout towers) help you to appreciate the natural beauties of this region.

· Mirador Naipata—From Naipata, Casa en el Árbol, just outside Puerto Nariño you can see the Río Loretoyacü flow into the Amazon.

· Mirador Mowa—This tower overlooking the Río Amazonas and jungle is located in the indigenous village 20 de Julio, a 30 minute walk or 10-minute boat ride from Puerto Nariño.

· Sendero Ecológico—A path leading through the forest, showing medicinal, fruti, hardwood and ornamental plants.

· Sendero Ecológico Mitológico—A project of the students at the Internado de San Francisco, a guided tour of this trail will teach you about the ecology and mythology of the jungle flora.

· Sendero Ecológico Nama Aruku—The Path of Knowing is designed and maintained by students of INEAGRO to show the botanical richness of the region and the ancestral uses of plants.

· Sendero Interpretativo Puerto Nariño San Martín—This trail through secondary growth rain forest leads to the Tikuna village of San Martín on the edge of Parque Nacional Natural Amacayacu.

Getting There
The journey to any of these attractions begins on Carrera 6, where signs begin to point you in the direction for each.

Travel Tips: Although a guide is not necessary, one would help you understand and appreciate the flora and fauna better.

Price Description: Free.

Relative price: Free

Open Hours from:Dawn

Open Hours to:Dusk

Travel Skills: None

You Need to Bring: Use insect repellent and sun block, water, snack; wear light weight, light-colored clothing, good walking shoes and hat; camera.

The various museums in Puerto Nariño; Lago Tarapoto; Parque Nacional Natural Amacayacu.

Currencies accepted
Colombian Peso