Amacayacu National Park
National Park Protected Amazon rainforest park on the Putumayo River
Along Colombia’s upper Amazon near Leticia, Amacayacu National Park protects flooded rainforest, river channels and indigenous communities; riverboat trips, wildlife spotting and community visits draw visitors.
Amacayacu National Natural Park is a protected area in Colombia’s Amazonas Department established to conserve Amazonian rainforest along the upper Amazon River. It was created in the 1970s to protect riverine and floodplain ecosystems.
The park encompasses varzea floodplain forest, seasonally flooded river channels and river islands, supporting rich wildlife including river dolphins and diverse birdlife. It is a destination for ecological tourism, scientific study and cultural visits to indigenous communities.
Established by the Colombian government in 1975 as a national natural park, it was set aside to preserve representative Amazon habitats and to regulate sustainable use by local communities and visitors.
The park lies along the Colombian stretch of the Amazon River, accessible by boat from the regional town of Leticia in the southernmost part of Colombia’s Amazonas Department.
- Access point: Access is normally by river boat from Leticia, which serves as the main gateway for visitors and researchers to the park.
How to Get to Amacayacu National Park #
The park is accessed primarily from Leticia (Amazonas Department), Colombia. Boat trips upriver and guided jungle excursions are organized from Leticia’s riverfront; plan multi-day trips with licensed operators.
Tips for Visiting Amacayacu National Park #
- Access the park from Leticia; most tours and lodges in Leticia can arrange multi-day jungle excursions including boat transfers.
- Hire an experienced river guide: the park's trails and river channels are best navigated with local knowledge.
- Bring a waterproof dry bag for gear; river transport is common and sudden rain is frequent.
Best Time to Visit Amacayacu National Park #
Both seasons offer different experiences; dry season is often more comfortable for trekking, wet season for deeper boat access.
Weather & Climate near Amacayacu National Park #
Amacayacu National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2948 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (321 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (272 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (304 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (306 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (269 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (212 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (187 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (158 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (187 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (228 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (233 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (271 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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