Amacayacu National Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Parque Nacional Natural Amacayacu |
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| Amacayacu National Natural Park | |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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Guamá River, tributary of the Amazon
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| Nearest city | Puerto Nariño, Colombia |
| Area | 2,935 km2 (1,133 sq mi) |
| Established | 1975 |
| Governing body | SINAP |
Amacayacu National Natural Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Natural Amacayacu) is a special protected area in Colombia. It is located right along the famous Amazon River. The park is in the Amazonas Department, which is in the southern part of Colombia.
The name "Amacayacu" comes from the indigenous Quechua language. It means "River of the Hamocs." The Ticuna people are an indigenous group who live in a part of this park today.
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About Amacayacu Park
This amazing park covers about 4,220 square kilometers of jungle. That's a huge area! A big part of the park gets flooded every year. This happens during the wet season when the Amazon River rises.
The land in the park is mostly flat. It ranges from 200 to 300 meters above sea level. The weather here is always warm. Temperatures stay pretty much the same all year. They range from 26 to 28 degrees Celsius.
Scientists are very interested in Amacayacu Park. They have collected many different animal and plant samples here. This helps them learn more about the Amazon rainforest.
Visiting Amacayacu Park
If you want to visit Amacayacu National Park, you first need to get to Leticia. Leticia is a city in Colombia. From there, you will take a boat trip up the Amazon River. The park is a short boat ride away.
Fun Activities in the Park
There are many exciting things to do when you visit the park:
- River Trips: You can take boat trips along the Amazon River. You might visit different islands.
- Monkey Island: One popular spot is Isla de los Micos. This island is home to hundreds of monkeys!
- Giant Water Lilies: Visit Mocagua's island. Here you can see the amazing Victoria Regia. This is a huge lotus flower that floats on the water.
- Dolphin Watching: One of the most interesting trips is to Tarapoto Lake. This lake is home to botos. These are special pink and gray Amazon river dolphins!
Where to Stay
The park offers places for visitors to stay overnight. There is a large building called a maloka. In the maloka, groups of people can sleep in hammocks. There are also smaller cabins available. These cabins can sleep 2 to 4 travelers.
Important Tips for Visitors
It's important to be careful about mosquitos. They come out when the sun goes down. It's a good idea to wear long-sleeved shirts. Also, wear long trousers to protect yourself from mosquito bites.
Park History
Amacayacu National Natural Park was officially created in 1975. It was set up to protect this important part of the Amazon rainforest.
See also
In Spanish: Parque nacional natural Amacayacu para niños
