Amazonas, Colombia

Amazonas, Colombia

Amazonas Colombia

The Amazonas Department is a region in southern Colombia. It is the country’s largest department by area, but has the third-smallest population. Its capital is Leticia, and its name comes from the Amazon River, which drains the department. The department’s name comes from the Amazon River. The river was named by the Spanish explorer Francisco de Orellana (1511–1546), who reported that during his exploration voyage he was attacked by “fierce women” who reminded him of the Amazons from Greek mythology. However, the existence of a tribe of female warriors at that time has not been proven, and it is possible they were long-haired Indigenous warriors who impressed the conqueror, leading him to give the jungle and the river the name Amazon. The department is home to several Indigenous ethnic groups, including Bora, Cocama, Macuna, Mirana, Okaina, Ticuna, Tucano, Uitoto, Yagua, and Yucuna, among others. These groups have been present in the region for more than 5,000 years.
Recommended airport
Araracuara Airport (ACR)