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Puerto Carreño
Spend 2–3 days: one day for city sights, a second for El Tuparro National Park; skip longer jungle trips unless you have extra time.
Puerto Carreño is the gateway to the Orinoco Basin, with a compact centre, river activities and easy access to El Tuparro National Park. A short stay covers the market, river tours and a park day; longer jungle treks need extra days.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- COP
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (dry season)
- avoid May–Nov (wet season)
- Airport
- PCR
- Nights
- 2
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Colombia ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Migración Colombia or a Colombian consulate; some travellers must complete an online migration form before arrival.
- Colombia ↗Security advice lists specific departments and border areas: check your own government's advice for every place on your route, including coastal roads.
- Colombia ↗Never accept drinks, food or cigarettes from strangers, and be careful with people met on dating apps: drugging (including with scopolamine) followed by robbery is a known risk.
- Colombia ↗Fill in Check-MIG only on the official Migración Colombia site; it is free, and lookalike sites charge a fee.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Puerto Carreño123 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Puerto Carreño, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Colombian peso (COP, $).Colombia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckClaro (best coverage), Movistar and Tigo SIMs in malls and at airports; passport required and IMEI registration may apply for longer stays — check.Colombia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Bogotá and Medellín; drink bottled on the coast and in rural areas.Colombia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% propina voluntaria offered on the bill.Colombia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Colombia-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe in town during daylight; stay alert at night near the river and border; keep valuables hidden.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin in most places; bring tissues for bus stations.Colombia-wide
- Emergency numbers123 police · 125 Medical emergencies (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays; Monday holidays (puentes) move almost half of public holidays.Colombia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPCR Puerto Carreño Airport (Flights from Bogotá 1 h 15 min).
- Getting aroundWalking covers the centre; taxis and mototaxis for short trips; boats for river excursions; rent a bike for nearby hills.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)COP 4,000–6,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city centre 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city centre 3.1 mi (5 km))COP 15,000–20,000
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCOP 35,000
- Mid-range bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per roomCOP 120,000
- High-end bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per roomCOP 200,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget COP 80,000 · Mid COP 130,000 · High COP 200,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PCR Puerto Carreño Airport (Flights from Bogotá 1 h 15 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest May (15 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Puerto Carreño: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Dec
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking covers the centre; taxis and mototaxis for short trips; boats for river excursions; rent a bike for nearby hills.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
El Tuparro National Natural Park
goDoor to door: ≈ 2 h total
Boat from Puerto Carreño harbour, about 1 h; then park entrance walk
Park entry fee modest; bring water and insect repellent.
Raudal de Maipures
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h 30 min
Boat ride upstream, 45 min
Best in dry season; watch river currents.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre hotels
Budget to mid‑range; walk to market and riverfront.
Eco‑lodges near El Tuparro
Sustainable options, 30 min drive from town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- COP 80,000–130,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- COP 130,000–200,000 excl. bed
- High
- COP 200,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (mid-range hotel)1 × 2 nights × COP 120,000 | COP 240,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × COP 130,000 | COP 520,000 |
| Round‑trip flight Bogotá‑PCR2 × COP 500,000 | COP 1,000,000 |
| Boat tour to El Tuparro (full day)2 × COP 150,000 | COP 300,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × COP 120,000 | COP 240,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | COP 230,000 |
| Trip total≈ COP 632,500 per person per day, bed included | COP 2,530,000 |
2026 estimate in COP; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | COP 4,000–6,000 |
| Fish dish (cachama) | COP 8,000–12,000 |
| Boat hire (hour) | COP 100,000–150,000 |
| Taxi (city centre 5 km) | COP 15,000–20,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Moderate military and police presence; follow local advice.
- Night travel on the river can be unsafe; use reputable operators.
- During the wet season roads to El Tuparro may be flooded (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 123
- Medical emergencies
- 125
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Emergency
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- Medical emergencies125
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bogotá → PCR flight: about COP 350,000–800,000 one‑way
- Boat to El Tuparro: about COP 150,000 round‑trip
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Puerto Carreño. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr (dry season) · avoid May–Nov (wet season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑hotel shuttle contracts for PCR (check availability).
- River‑tour packages with local guides for El Tuparro and Maipures.
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