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La Chorrera
Flights to La Chorrera
La Chorrera, in the heart of the Colombian Amazon, is a remote destination full of spirituality, culture, and tradition, ideal for those seeking authentic experiences. Surrounded by pristine jungle and crossed by the majestic Igaraparaná River, this area is home to indigenous communities such as the Uitoto, Bora, and Ocaina, who preserve their languages, rituals, ancestral knowledge, and deep worldview. It is a perfect place for those seeking a genuine connection with nature, respect for Amazonian biodiversity, and a close encounter with cultural practices, traditional medicine, and ancestral wisdom, allowing experiences of learning, contemplation, and total harmony with the environment.



What to do in La Chorrera

- Cultural exchange with indigenous communities: Participate in rituals, craft workshops, and talks on traditional medicine and spirituality, learning directly from local knowledge keepers.
- Hiking in the Amazon jungle: Explore guided trails led by regional experts, discovering unique fauna and flora, including exotic birds, mammals, and medicinal plants.
- Navigation on the Igaraparaná River: Travel by canoe through stunning jungle landscapes, with stops to observe pink dolphins, native birds, and other wildlife.
- Visit traditional malocas: Discover ancestral architecture, communal spaces, and the spiritual significance these structures hold for indigenous communities.
Flavors of La Chorrera
Unique flavors crafted with Amazonian ingredients and traditional techniques, reflecting the region’s cultural and gastronomic richness:
- Chicheme: A typical dish prepared with pork, local spices, and slow cooked in plantain leaves, giving it a deep flavor and distinctive aroma. Traditionally enjoyed during celebrations and community gatherings.
- Chicha de raspadura with lime: A refreshing natural beverage made from fermented plantain and lime, balancing sweetness and acidity. Consumed during festivals and as a complement to traditional meals.
- Bollos: Plantain-based preparations wrapped and cooked in leaves, filled with various meats or fish, slow-cooked in traditional pots. A prime example of ancestral creativity in Amazonian cuisine.

Festivities and traditions
- Yagé Rituals: Spiritual healing ceremonies guided by taitas, leaders, and guardians of ancestral knowledge, allowing participants to connect deeply with the jungle and its energies. These practices combine chants, prayers, and the preparation of sacred medicine, fostering introspection, emotional balance, and harmony with nature. They are moments of learning, respect, and transmission of traditional knowledge, where visitors experience indigenous cosmology authentically and respectfully.
- Traditional Dances: Cultural expressions that integrate healing, teaching of the native language, connection with the environment, and preservation of ecosystems and ancestral knowledge. Each dance has symbolic meaning, representing stories, rituals of gratitude to nature, and the community’s collective memory. Movements, songs, and musical accompaniments convey identity, strengthen social cohesion, and allow new generations to learn and continue their ancestors’ traditions.
Flights to La Chorrera from Leticia

Flights on
Tuesday and Friday
Route
Airport
General Alfredo Vásquez International Airport (LET) (Leticia)
Airport
La Chorrera Airport (LCR) (La Chorrera)
Flights to La Chorrera from San José del Guaviare

Flights on
Monday and Thursday
Route
Airport
Jorge Enrique González Torres Airport (SJE) (San José del Guaviare)
Airport
La Chorrera Airport (LCR) (La Chorrera)