Vista aérea de un estanque tropical lleno de hojas verdes de nenúfar.

The Colombian Amazon Orinoco

Get to know the regions of Colombia

If there is something that characterizes us as a country, it is our incredible diversity of territories, nature and cultures. In each of our regions we find the richness of a multicultural country and the mixture of histories, traditions and cultural heritage. Learn more about what makes Colombia, the country of beauty, unique through our regions.

  • Pescado a la brasa​

    Grilled fish

    One of the most traditional Amazonian dishes, grilled fish is cooked on the grill, often seasoned with local…
  • Mojarra frita​

    Fried mojarra

    Fried mojarra is a common dish in the region, where the fish is fried to a crispy texture on the outside and…
  • Tamal de pata​

    Tamal de pata

    This tamale is made from pork leg, which is slowly cooked with spices, vegetables and rice. The mixture is…
  • Patarashca​

    Patarashca​

    Patarashca is a traditional dish prepared with fresh fish from the Amazon, marinated with spices and cooked…
  • Patarashca

    Patarashca

    Patarashca is a traditional dish prepared with fresh fish from the Amazon, marinated with spices and cooked…
  • Ceviche de yuca​

    Yucca ceviche

    Although ceviche is traditionally made with fish, in the Amazon it is adapted to cassava, which is cooked,…
  • Cuca

    Cuca

    Cuca is a traditional drink made from fermented corn. It has a slightly sour taste and is a refreshing drink…

Niños vestidos con trajes típicos colombianos participando en un desfile cultural.

Festivities

  • Pirarucú de Oro Festival, Amazonas

  • Colono de Oro Festival, Leticia

  • Amazon Psychicultural Fair

  • Villavicencio Plains Festival

  • International Joropo Tournament and International Reign, Villavicencio

  • Fiestas Patronales de Arauca​ ​

Grupo de personas indígenas en un ritual cultural, vistiendo trajes tradicionales hechos de hojas y fibras naturales.

Dances

  • Joropo Llanero, Villavicencio​

  • Dance of the Bride and Groom, Amazonas

  • The Doll's Dance, Leticia

  • Shipibo Pride Dance, Leticia

  • Dance of Yurupari, Amazonas

  • El Zuyuco, Amazonas

  • The “Yapurutú”, Guanía

  • Rayado Dance, Guanía

Grupo musical tradicional posando en un escenario, con músicos vestidos con camisas naranjas y sombreros.

Music

  • Cumbia Amazónica​

  • Joropo, Villavicencio​

  • El Contrapunteo, Villavicencio

  • El Corrío Llanero ​

  • El Yapurutú, Guanía​

  • Trova Llanera​

  • Music by Omacha, Leticia

  • El Zayuco, Amazonas

Mujer indígena en el interior de una choza, sosteniendo materiales naturales en sus manos.

Ethnic

  • Uitotos, Leticia​

  • Yukunas, Amazonas​

  • Kuriipako, Guanía​

  • Tatuyo, Amazonas​

  • Uanano, Mitú

  • Piapoco, Amazonas​

  • Guahíbo, Meta​

  • Sikuani, Meta