Reasons to visit Lake Taratopo and how to get there

The Amazon is a natural scenario that you will not find in another part of the world. Everything you can find here can be very surprising: parks and nature reserves, jungles and forests, incredible animals, waterfalls and lakes, among many other things. Lake Taratopo is one of these incredible places. Continue reading and we will tell you the reasons why you should visit it on your trip to the Amazon and how to get there.

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Reasons to visit Lake Taratopo

First, because Lake Taratopo is a site with international recognition Ramsar, which means that this is one of the wetlands in Colombia of great importance to the world.

Second, because Lake Taratopo is the habitat of the fantastic pink dolphin, a species that steals the eyes, the astonishment and the photos of everyone in the place where it appears. This breed is characteristic of fresh water, specifically of the Amazon River and nearby tributaries like this lake. It must be said that Lake Taratopo and many places in the Amazon are plagued by these dolphins, so it is more than certain that you will see not only one but several during your trip.

Third, because this lake is not only full of pink dolphins, but of many other varieties of species, all of them curious. On the one hand, there is the black alligator, an endemic species of the Amazon, on the other hand, there is the gigantic pirarucus fish, which you can catch, and many other species.

Finally, the incredible landscapes and birds that you can observe while you advance in your boat across Lake Taratopo.

How to get to Lake Taratopoe

If you are in Leticia and want to get there from Lake Taratopo , you should know that it is located 80 kilometers away from the capital of the department, but it is not very easy to get from Leticia to Lake Taratopo , first because of its distance and because of the complexity of area. The best option is to get from Puerto Nariño , because this is a strategic place to get there either by canoe or boat.

Now, you can go to enjoy this wonderful natural scenery and other unique experiences while you are sightseeing in the Amazon . Not before considering these tips and an idea of the budget you need for your trip.