Micos Island is one of the many tourist attractions of the Colombian Amazon, here you can interact with the cute little yellow-footed monkeys that live in this part of the jungle. Many foreigners and nationals visit this island with the intention of, besides living an adventure in the middle of the jungle, have contact with these animals that will surely rest on your head, hands and shoulders. This natural reserve cares for and protects the habitat and life of these monkeys that are an important part of the ecosystem.
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How to get to Micos Island, Leticia?
The Micos Island is in Leticia, Amazon to get to the Micos Island you must go to Leticia, in Leticia must take a boat service that leads to the village of Santa Sofia, you must cross the Amazon river to reach the island. These services will always leave you right on the island.
Geography and Climate in Leticia, Amazonas
On the Islan, the average temperature is 27°C with a warm-humid climate, it is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and good grip shoes, don’t forget to use sunscreen and insect repellent. Remember to apply the yellow fever vaccine.
What to do in the Island of the Micos, Leticia?
Undoubtedly, the main tourist attraction of the Micos Island are the hundreds of primates that are found, squirrel monkeys that love tourists with their yellow feet, the best experience is to let them settle on head, shoulders and arms, you can feed them, spoil them and take pictures.
The Isla de los Micos offers many activities, you will be able to watch birds, finding endless species that run through the skies of the island.
You will be in a very quiet jungle environment, you will be able to interact with the indigenous people who live on the island and who make handicrafts which you can buy as a souvenir.
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On the island, there are some caimans that are in sight of tourists, you will see its stunning beauty. There are trees more than 30 meters high, the tourist can climb them finding a wonderful view of the Amazon jungle, take many photos from there.
Do not miss the 450 hectares of jungle that the island has, be careful, and always follow the guide, in this tour you will tell all the myths and stories that contains this island, stories about its creator and the origin of the Indians who live there. You will also have the chance to do canopy.
In short, a place full of mysteries and emotions in the middle of the Colombian jungle and an excellent tourist destination.
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Gastronomy in the Micos Island
In the surroundings of the island of the Micos some restaurants have been established. However, if you can buy provisions in Leticia it will be a good idea.
Hotels in Leticia, Amazon
The interior of the island has not been established a hotel center, therefore, to stay on your visit to the island of the Micos is recommended to return to Leticia and spend the night in some of the hotels there.
Cost
It is recommended that you access a plan in which you offer a complete tour of the island, transportation and food. The costs vary according to the activities you want to do.
