Our Lodge & Comfort

Casa Gregorio is designed to offer a comfortable, authentic stay rooted in local hospitality. Here is what you need to know about our rooms, facilities, and all-inclusive packages.

About San Martín de Amacayacu

San Martín de Amacayacu is a community of about 700 Tikuna indigenous inhabitants located in the heart of the Amacayacu region in the very south of Colombia, on the shores of the Amacayacu River and about 8 km from Puerto Nariño.

The community was founded in its current form about 50 years ago. Before this time, Tikuna families lived spread out over ancestral lands in communal houses (malokas). Later, families were encouraged to live closer to the river in western-style villages with separate houses. Following the Colombian Constitution of 1991 and the subsequent recognition of indigenous reserves (resguardos), the community obtained its own jurisdiction and special rights.

Today, San Martín consists of about 120 houses. While the people preserve traditions like agriculture, artisan fishing, and hunting, they have also embraced sustainable tourism. During your stay at Casa Gregorio, you will be able to witness and participate in daily community life—a truly unique, non-extractive experience.

Accommodation Options

We offer cozy, rustic rooms equipped with essential comforts like mosquito nets and fresh towels to ensure a restful night in the jungle:

  • The Private Cabin: A spacious multi-level cabin featuring a single bed and private bathroom on the first floor, a king-size bed on the second, and a standard double bed in the attic. Perfect for families or close groups.

  • Standard Rooms: Five comfortable rooms equipped with one king-size bed, two single beds, and a private bathroom.

  • Triple Room: A practical room configuration with three single beds and access to a clean shared bathroom.

Lodge Facilities

Our common areas are built to help you unwind and connect with nature after a day of exploration:

  • Dining & Social Areas: A spacious dining room where local meals are served, complemented by a relaxing hammock area perfect for reading and resting.

  • Energy & Connectivity: Electricity is available from 9:00 to 12:00 and 17:00 to 22:00 to charge your devices. We offer Wi-Fi strictly for emergencies, as cellular coverage is minimal.

  • Gear & Safety: Clean drinking water, coffee, and tea are always available. We provide rubber boots (up to size 47) with life jackets for all river excursions, and rain gear.

All-Inclusive Packages

Our rates are comprehensive so you do not have to worry about daily logistics in the territory:

  • What is Included: All meals, accommodation at the lodge, daily customized tours with private local indigenous guides, gear rental (rubber boots and raincoats), and local river transport required during the excursions.

  • What is NOT Included (Must be paid in cash):

    • Leticia Tourism Tax: A mandatory government tax of $50.000 COP per person, payable in cash upon arrival at the Leticia airport (LET).

    • Public Speedboat Tickets: The public ferry transport between the Leticia docks and the community entrance (Bocas de Amacayacu), which costs approximately $40.000 - $45.000 COP per person each way.

    • Leticia Expenses: Any meals, hotels, or taxi transfers inside the town of Leticia.

Dining & More

  • Amazonian Dining: We prepare fresh, organic meals sourced from local gardens. The menu focuses on seasonal fish, chicken, and eggs. Vegetarian, vegan, and special dietary needs are gladly accommodated with prior notice.

  • English Translation Service: Excursions are naturally guided in slow, clear Spanish by our local Tikuna guides. If you require full English translation, an additional professional translator service can be arranged for an extra cost per day. Please request this service in advance when booking your plan.

Note: The Colombian Amazon is an expensive destination in comparison to the interior of the country. Most products have to be flown in from Bogotá or spend weeks on cargo boats from the Peruvian or Colombian Andes to get here. Over the course of 2021-2025, product prices have increased between 40-100%, not only for businesses (of course) but for everyone! Our staff wages have been adjusted accordingly.  We apologize for any confusion generated by the Lonely Planet quotes, which have been copied and pasted from our first appearance in this travel guide in 2014. 

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