Amazon

Tourism to “embrace the serpent” in Colombia’s Mavecure

Deep in Colombia's interior, experience Mavecure, the impressive and iconic location featured in the Oscar-nominated 'Embrace of the Serpent'

ALDEN PYLE November 16, 2021

Leticia flights to resume given vaccine immunity in Colombian Amazon

Closed to the rest of the country for almost five months, Colombia is reconnecting with Leticia, Amazonas, given success in covid immunity.

RICHARD EMBLIN April 21, 2021

Colombia’s Amazonian peoples fear “extermination” with COVID-19 as total cases reach 12,930

The capital of Amazonas, Leticia, remains at the epicenter of the Colombian outbreak and the region's many indigenous groups fear "extermination" with COVID-19.

THE CITY PAPER STAFF May 13, 2020

Colombia’s Caño Cristales reopens to tourism after six month closure

With the return of rainfall to Los Llanos Orientales, the natural wonder of Caño Cristales reopens to tourism, but with strict environmental regulations.

TAYLOR LENNOX July 15, 2019

A journey to the origin of Colombia’s arts and crafts

A new tourism route looks to connect visitors with unique arts and crafts while at the same time promoting stunning destinations in Colombia.

SPECIAL COVERAGE June 21, 2018

Tarapoto lakes declared Ramsar site and first for Colombian Amazon

The Tarapoto lakes and swamps in the Colombian Amazon have been declared "a wetland of international importance" to be protected under the Ramsar Convention.

RICHARD EMBLIN January 18, 2018

Rupicola: The rock stars of Colombia’s Vaupés department

The Rupicola inhabits the rainforests and caves of Vaupés. An elusive species to even the most tested birders, the cock-of-the-rock was first spotted in British…

ANN BUSH December 19, 2017

Colombia’s Amazon and exploring Leticia’s backyard

At the crossroads of the Amazon, Colombia's port town of Leticia offers visitors riverine adven- tures and a local fish delicacy called pirarucu?.

MARíA CLAUDIA PEñA December 8, 2017

Inirida: Journey to the heart of the Colombian Amazon

Inírida in the heart of the Guainía department is a colourful town and gateway to an Amazonian adventure with dolphin spotting and pristine rainforest.

ANN BUSH June 1, 2017

Lonely Planet ranks Colombia as a must visit destination for 2017

Colombia ranks second as best destination to visit in 2017 by Lonely Planet. The top ranked nation is Canada.

RICHARD EMBLIN October 26, 2016

With proper planning, kids can have a great time in Colombia's Amazon region.

How to take kids to the Amazon … and live to tell the tale

Colombia's Amazon region can be intimidating, but kids can have a blast if you travel with these helpful tips.

AMY RIDOUT May 3, 2016