Discover the Amazon with local experts
It is one of the unique experiences available in collaboration with Indigenous knowledge keepers in the Leguízamo region. La Cabaña Mr. Brown facilitates connections with Indigenous experts and provides opportunities to participate in traditional harmony rituals, including **mambeo** and/or **yagé (ayahuasca) ceremonies**. These practices are generally held in Indigenous territories and, by mutual agreement, may also take place at La Cabaña Mr. Brown.
One of Leguízamo's signature experiences, this tour combines river and land travel along the Putumayo and Caucayá Rivers. You'll have the opportunity to see the majestic Ceiba tree, one of the Amazon's giant natural wonders, reaching an estimated height of 40 meters (131 feet). Along the way, you'll also have the chance to spot the iconic Pink River Dolphins (Inia geoffrensis), locally known as Bufeos. The experience lasts approximately 4 hours.
Set deep within the Amazon rainforest, this fascinating experience introduces visitors to the diverse network of rivers, streams, and oxbow lakes found between the Putumayo and Caquetá River basins. Guided by local experts, you'll learn about the ecological importance of these unique freshwater ecosystems and their role in sustaining Amazonian biodiversity. The tour lasts approximately 4 hours.
Birdwatching is one of the most iconic ecotourism experiences in Puerto Leguízamo, located in the southern Putumayo Department, in the heart of the Colombian Amazon. Surrounded by vast tropical rainforests, wetlands, rivers, oxbow lakes, and protected areas such as La Paya National Natural Park, the region provides exceptional conditions for observing a remarkable diversity of resident and migratory bird species. This experience is ideal for both dedicated birdwatchers and travelers who want to connect with nature while discovering and supporting the conservation of the Amazon's extraordinary biodiversity.
This guided hike takes you through both primary and secondary rainforest, offering an immersive introduction to the Amazon's rich ecosystems. Along the trail, you'll have the opportunity to observe native wildlife and plant species while learning about sustainable forest use and traditional Indigenous survival practices. Led by experienced local guides, the experience begins in the morning and lasts approximately 6 hours.
One of the most meaningful experiences in the Leguízamo region, this visit offers the opportunity to connect with Indigenous communities such as the Múrui Muina (Huitoto), Zio Bain (Siona), Korebajú (Koreguaje), and Kichwa peoples. These cultural encounters are led by Indigenous community authorities, who share their history, traditions, ancestral knowledge, and daily way of life. Visits take place in traditional Malocas (communal houses) and Houses of Healing within their own territories, providing an authentic and respectful insight into the cultures of the Colombian Amazon.
This experience offers visitors the opportunity to discover community-led sustainable development projects in Puerto Leguízamo, where biodiversity conservation is combined with productive initiatives that generate income and strengthen local livelihoods. During the tour, you'll visit meliponiculture projects dedicated to the breeding and conservation of native stingless bees (Melipona bees), essential pollinators of the Amazon rainforest. Local hosts explain the bees' life cycle, traditional and modern beekeeping techniques, and the production of honey, propolis, and cerumen, while highlighting their ecological and cultural importance to Amazonian communities. Visitors can explore the bee habitats, watch demonstrations of the honey harvesting process, and taste the locally produced honey, renowned for its nutritional and medicinal properties.
This guided tour offers an introduction to the history and cultural relationship between the Indigenous peoples of the Amazon and the contemporary settler and farming communities of Puerto Leguízamo. Along the way, you'll visit some of the town's most iconic landmarks, including the Central Market, Los Héroes Park, the Cathedral and San José Church, José María Hernández and Cándido Leguízamo schools, the town's river ports, Caucayá Airport, the municipal cemetery, the Leguízamo–La Tagua road, María Angelines Hospital, and the traditional Malocas of the Múrui Muina people, among many other places that reflect the daily life and identity of the local community.
