PARADISE OF COLORS SURROUNDING THE PUTUMAYO RIVER

 

Bordered by the Putumayo River rises this Emerging Destination, Puerto Asis . This place of great hydrographic wealth has different natural environments such as wells and waterfalls, as well as rock paths that lead to landmarks known as sacred places, crystal clear waters that evoke the reunion with nature and the importance of restoration. Rivers, waterfalls, birds and adventure are the elements that stand out in Puerto Asís, this mix allows you to experience the multifaceted geography with rappelling, canyoning activities or the opportunity to watch birds and walk the trails of traditional farms with your hosts and learn about the trades. of the field.

Hiking, native cuisine, regenerative and healing activities; home gardens, bird, butterfly, primate and mushroom watching; vermiculture, meliponiculture among other activities are the must-see activities of Puerto Asís.

 

THE ESSENTIALS OF PUERTO ASÍS:

 

• Carnival of Blacks and Whites: The first week of the year this festivity includes various cultural activities around the history and heritage of Nariño, gastronomy and its traditional regatta on the Putumayo River.
• La Esmeralda Pier: Place where the navigation of the Putumayo River has built a large part of the history of the municipality, it is essential to know the history and take a very good photograph.
• Wildlife observation: sailing on the Piñuña Blanco River you have the possibility of spotting primates and birds, such as the pygmy marmoset and rufous-headed woodpecker.
• Trails: trails such as the Cerrillo, the Son of the Birds or the Walking Tree trail, are some of the representative ones for the enjoyment of paths with history and high landscape and observation value, medicinal plant trail and aromatic garden.