Trip Info
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3 Stars Hotel
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Ground Transportation
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2.830 m.s.n.m
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June to September
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Available
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Español – ingles – francés – italiano – portugués – alemán
Overview
Located in the Andean-Amazonian region, in the northern part of the Department of Putumayo, Colombia, South America. Exploring these territories means immersing yourself in a magnificent convergence of biodiversity and indigenous ancestral wisdom.
Discover natural landscapes shaped by paramos, valleys, mountains, and rivers; observe and delight in the region’s wildlife through birdwatching. This is a territory that resists the passage of time and imposed customs, reminding us that it is still possible to reconnect with our origins.
The region is home to indigenous communities, most notably the Ingas and Kamëntsá. Visiting their land and learning about their traditions and customs is an unforgettable experience. The worldview of the indigenous peoples of the Upper Putumayo is deeply rooted in their connection with nature and spiritual beings. They are people of peace, respect, and love. Their traditional medicine, an essential practice, uses plants and rituals to heal both physical and spiritual ailments.
Music and dance play a fundamental role in their celebrations and rituals, accompanied by multicolored costumes and the wild aromas of the land. Their most significant festivity is the Great Day of each community, known as the Carnival of Forgiveness. Cultural expressions also include ancestral crafts such as wool and natural fiber weaving, wood carving—including masks, decorative items, and musical instruments.
Their agricultural production, inspired by chagras (vital cultivation spaces for Amazonian indigenous peoples), significantly contributes to the country’s supply of beans, one of the most essential and versatile foods in Colombian and Latin American cuisine. The indigenous worldview of the Upper Putumayo offers a fantastic destination that awakens all your sen
Highlights
- Located in the Andean–Amazonian region, in the north of the Department of Putumayo in Colombia, it offers a crossroads between the mountains and the jungle.
- A journey that invites you to immerse yourself in exuberant biodiversity and ancestral Indigenous wisdom.
- Discover páramos, valleys, mountains, and rivers—ideal for birdwatching and wildlife observation.
- Home to Indigenous communities such as the Inga and Kamëntsá, where you can learn about their traditions, customs, and worldview.
- The Indigenous worldview highlights an intimate relationship with nature and spiritual beings, promoting peace and respect.
- Ancestral practices that use plants and rituals to heal both body and spirit.
- Music, dance, and the use of multicolored costumes in festivities such as the Carnaval del Perdón highlight the region’s cultural richness.
- Inherited techniques in wool weaving, wood carving, and the making of musical instruments reflect ancestral identity.
- The cultivation of beans—essential and versatile in local and Latin American cuisine—reflects an agricultural tradition inspired by the chagras (ancestral family gardens).
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