Amacayacu National Park, National park in Amazon Trapezoid, Colombia
The park spans 293,500 hectares of tropical rainforest, featuring flooded forests, wetlands, and river systems along the Amazon River.
Established in 1975, the protected area expanded in 1987 to preserve the natural heritage and genetic resources of Colombia's Amazon region.
The Tikuna indigenous people maintain their traditional territories within 18 percent of the park, practicing their ancestral customs and language.
Visitors can explore marked trails through the rainforest, observe pink dolphins in Lake Tarapoto, and participate in guided tours with local communities.
The park houses the pygmy marmoset, recognized as the smallest primate in the Americas, along with 150 mammal species and 468 bird species.
Location: Amazonas Department
Inception: 1975
Website: http://parquesnacionales.gov.co/PNN/portel/libreria/php/decide.php?patron=01.020202
GPS coordinates: -3.48333,-70.20000
Latest update: May 12, 2025 02:25
Colombia presents geographic diversity that spans Caribbean coastlines, Andean highlands, Pacific forests, and eastern plains. The country encompasses colonial architecture in towns like Barichara and Mompox, where centuries-old stone buildings and churches reflect Spanish heritage. Natural formations include the Tatacoa Desert with its red sandstone canyons, the seasonal colors of Caño Cristales river, and the coastal dunes at Punta Gallinas marking South America's northernmost point. Coffee-growing regions such as Jardín preserve traditional Antioquian architecture, while islands like Providencia and Gorgona protect coral reefs and marine ecosystems in both Caribbean and Pacific waters. From the arid landscapes of La Guajira Desert inhabited by Wayuu communities to the neo-Gothic architecture of Las Lajas Sanctuary bridging a river canyon, these locations demonstrate the country's contrasts. Visitors can explore mountain trails, observe astronomical phenomena in clear desert skies, discover colonial goldsmithing traditions, and witness humpback whale migrations. Each destination contributes to understanding Colombia's environmental and cultural range, offering experiences that vary from remote wilderness areas to well-preserved historical settlements across different elevations and climates.
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