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Senderos and Miradores


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.

Location:
Puerto Nariño, Colombia

Hiking Types:
Hike, Day trip

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



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