Puerto Nariño
A car-free village on the Colombian Amazon, reached by boat, where days are spent on river trips, lake visits and forest walks.
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Puerto Nariño is a small village in the Colombian Amazon, in the department of Amazonas, near the borders with Brazil and Peru. Its streets have no cars, and most visitors reach it by boat from Leticia, the region's main city. Many residents are Tikuna, an Indigenous people of the Amazon, and daily life moves at a slow pace.
Go for the forest and water around it. Boat trips reach Lake Tarapoto, a short ride from town, where you can look for river dolphins and birdlife. Forest walks show how the rainforest changes with the water level. The town suits travelers who want slow days on the water. Plan at least a couple of days to take a few boat trips without rushing. Rain can fall in any season, so pack for wet weather and check local conditions before you book.
Puerto Nariño in five
- Get a speedboat from LeticiaPuerto Nariño has no commercial airport, so most visitors fly to Leticia and continue by river. Book the boat through an operator in Leticia and keep your passport and bags with you on board.Getting around
- Withdraw pesos before the riverBring enough Colombian pesos in cash for the whole stay. Check with your bank which ATMs your cards can use before you leave Leticia.Money and costs
- Book river tours through a named operatorLake and river trips are the usual way to look for pink river dolphins and birdlife, and they are run by local boat operators. Confirm the route, pick-up point and return time in writing before you pay.Tours and tickets
- Pack a dry bag for the boatOpen boats take spray and rain, so a dry bag keeps your passport, phone and camera dry on every crossing.
- Set up a Colombian eSIM before the crossingLoad data and download offline maps before you board, since you may not have signal on the river.Phones and eSIM
Need to know
- Currency
- Colombian peso (COP)
- Entry
- Entry rules depend on your passport; check Migración Colombia before you fly Read more
- Emergency
- 123 general emergency
- Tipping
- Check the bill for a service charge before you add a tip
- Time
- UTC-5, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryRain28 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Rising riverJanuaryRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 370 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rising river
- FebruaryRain27 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Rising riverFebruaryRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 405 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rising river
- MarchRain29 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Rising riverMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 406 mm
- Rainy days
- 29
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rising river
- AprilRain28 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°High water, wetAprilRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 349 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
High water, wet
- MayRain28 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°High water, wetMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 280 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
High water, wet
- JuneRain25 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Peak waterJuneRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 218 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak water
- JulyRain20 rainy daysHigh31°Low22°Falling waterJulyRain
Good
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 141 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Falling water
- AugustRain18 rainy daysHigh32°Low22°Falling waterAugustRain
Good
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 134 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Falling water
- SeptemberRain21 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh33°Low23°Low waterSeptemberRain
Best
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 151 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Low water
- OctoberRain24 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low23°Low waterOctoberRain
Best
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 216 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Low water
- NovemberRain25 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh31°Low23°Low waterNovemberRain
Good
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 292 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Low water
- DecemberRain29 rainy days2 days with stormsHigh30°Low22°Rising riverDecemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 391 mm
- Rainy days
- 29
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 2
Rising river
Average daily high and low in Puerto Nariño, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Puerto Nariño
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 36°
- Humidity
- 47%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 86%
Puerto Nariño
04:19 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today31°22°86%Monday: Rain. High 31°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 86%.
- Tue30°24°73%Tuesday: Rain. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 73%.
- Wed32°23°82%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 82%.
- Thu33°23°75%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 33°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 75%.
- Fri32°23°86%Friday: Thunderstorms. High 32°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 86%.
- Sat32°23°92%Saturday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 92%.
- Sun32°23°60%Sunday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 60%.
Updated 11:55 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 3,192 COP
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Leticiaby speedboat along the AmazonThe airport town where most visitors arrive, with the boat back up the river.Read the guide
- Lake Tarapotoby boat from Puerto NariñoA lake with boat trips and lodges, reached by boat from town.Read the guide
- Amacayacu National Parkby boat, a long day or overnightA protected forest with guided walks, best booked through an operator.Read the guide
- Tres Fronterasby boat from LeticiaThe meeting point of the Colombian, Brazilian and Peruvian borders.Read the guide
Before you go to Puerto Nariño
Rules for Puerto Nariño, checked
- Check Colombian entry rules on the Migración Colombia site before you fly to Leticia; they apply before the river crossing.Source
- Amacayacu National Park is run by Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia; check its official page for entry rules before you book.Source
- Do not buy skins, shells, turtles or live animals as souvenirs; trade in Amazon wildlife is restricted in Colombia.
Plan around Puerto Nariño
Hotels and lodges by area, town to lake
Read the guideGetting aroundFlights to Leticia, then boat upriver
Read the guideMoney and costsCash, cards and what a day costs
Read the guideVisas and entryEntry rules to check before you fly
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData and offline maps for the river
Read the guideAll of ColombiaRegions, cities and entry rules
Read the guidePuerto Nariño FAQ
Is Puerto Nariño worth visiting?
Yes, if you want a quiet river town, boat trips on the lakes and rivers, and a slow stay in the Colombian Amazon. It is a poor choice if you want nightlife or a dense list of sights to tick off in a day.
How do you get to Puerto Nariño?
Fly to Leticia, then take a speedboat up the Amazon. The town has no commercial airport, so the boat is the usual last leg for most visitors.
Does Puerto Nariño allow cars?
No. The town is car-free, so you get around on foot and by boat. Plan your bags for walking distances from the dock.
What is the best time to visit Puerto Nariño?
The best month depends on the river level, which changes routes and walks. Ask operators about current conditions before you book.
Can you see pink river dolphins from Puerto Nariño?
Boat tours on the nearby rivers and lakes are the usual way to look for them. Sightings are not guaranteed, so do not book a trip only for the dolphins.
Can you visit Puerto Nariño as a day trip from Leticia?
It is possible but tiring, since the boat ride takes time each way. A night in town lets you take a boat trip without rushing.