Operated by Decameron since 2012, Isla de los Micos (Monkey Island) combines environmental conservation, sustainable tourism, and development for indigenous communities, becoming one of Leticia's main ecotourism attractions.

Bogotá, June 17, 2026.- In southern Colombia, where the Amazon River connects the borders of Colombia, Brazil, and Peru, there is a place that for decades has sparked the curiosity of domestic and international travelers: Isla de los Micos. Surrounded by hundreds of hectares of tropical rainforest and inhabited by emblematic species such as the Saimiri sciureus—popularly known as the squirrel monkey—this island has become one of the main tourist and environmental symbols of the Colombian Amazon.

Located approximately 35 kilometers from Leticia and accessible after a 45-minute boat ride along the Amazon River, Isla de los Micos currently represents an experience of connection with biodiversity, indigenous communities, and sustainability. However, its history also reflects the transformation of tourism in the Amazon region and the evolution of conservation models that today seek to protect both wildlife and the natural environment.

Since 2012, the tourist operation of Isla de los Micos has been managed by Decameron, a company that has been working on the protection of flora and fauna across this territory of approximately 400 hectares. This commitment has made it possible to strengthen responsible tourism experiences while generating economic and cultural opportunities for nearby indigenous communities.

“Isla de los Micos is much more than a tourist attraction. It is a space where we seek to connect visitors with the natural and cultural richness of the Amazon from a perspective of respect, conservation, and sustainability,” asserts Edgar Armando Leal Peñaranda, Manager of Decalodge Ticuna.

Decameron's Role in the Colombian Amazon

Currently, more than 70 direct jobs depend on the tourist operation linked to the hotel chain's ecosystem in the Amazon. Added to this is the joint work with the indigenous communities, Maloca Yaguas and Progreso Ticuna, comprising more than a thousand residents who actively participate in cultural, environmental, and commercial activities related to tourism.

As part of this integration, the chain set up permanent spaces for the commercialization of handicrafts made by members of both communities. In total, 18 artisans from the Ticuna community and 23 artisans from the Yaguas community participate, finding in tourism a showcase to preserve and share their cultural identity.

In addition to artisanal activity, five indigenous artists constantly participate by sharing cultural expressions, traditional dances, and ancestral stories with travelers, allowing them to understand the spiritual and daily relationship that Amazonian communities maintain with the jungle and its species.

What other experiences does the Amazon offer?

The tourist experience also allows exploring other emblematic settings of the Colombian Amazon, such as Puerto Nariño, the Tarapoto, Yahuarcaca, and Zacambú lakes, as well as pink dolphin watching activities and visits to cultural spaces like the "El Hombre Amazónico" Ethnographic Museum.

The growing relevance of sustainable tourism in Colombia has turned the Amazon into one of the destinations with the highest potential for travelers interested in nature, conservation, and authentic experiences. In this context, Isla de los Micos has positioned itself as an example of how tourism can become a tool to preserve strategic ecosystems and strengthen local economies.

In parallel, Decalodge Ticuna, located in Leticia just a few minutes from the Vásquez Cobo Airport, has consolidated itself as one of the main gateways for those seeking to discover the Amazon region through an immersive experience.