Must-see restaurants in Amazon Basin

  • El Cielo

    Leticia

    The pinnacle of culinary sophistication in Leticia, this cool, creative space serves casabes (mini-pizzas made from yuca instead of flour) with…

  • El Santo Angel

    Leticia

    With one of the most varied and interesting menus in town, Santo Angel is a popular place for an evening meal. Diners spill out all over the street, and…

  • Las Margaritas

    Puerto Nariño

    Under a huge palapa (thatched roof) just beyond the soccer pitch, lunch-only Las Margaritas is the best restaurant in Puerto Nariño, even if it's rather…

  • Tierras Amazónicas

    Leticia

    At first glance, this looks like an unapologetic tourist trap with walls covered in Amazonian knickknacks and folk art pieces all over the place…

  • Donut Company

    Leticia

    This wonderful little cafe serves good, reliable coffee, and if you thought it was impossible to get freshly baked donuts in the Colombian jungle, 'donut'…

  • Gael Pizzeria Gourmet

    Leticia

    At this roadside pizzeria the muted lighting and cute wooden tables alone tell you straightaway that it's unlike most other places in town. Gael prepares…

  • Mi Ranchito

    Leticia

    Decked out with cow skins and gaucho paraphernalia, this breezy place serves vast, no-nonsense portions of ribs and slabs of grilled meat and fish,…

  • Restaurante Amektiar

    Leticia

    Amektiar serves up an array of dishes, from simple but vast arepas (corn cakes) and sandwiches to Mexican fast food and more elaborate parrilladas. It's…

  • Govindas

    Leticia

    A lifeline for vegetarians in these parts, Govindas serves set-price lunches and dinners from its yoga studio's terrace on one side of Parque Santander…

  • Restaurante El Calvo

    Puerto Nariño

    Facing the sports grounds on Puerto Nariño's main street, this friendly place serves excellent grilled fish, as well as a vegetarian option. There's also…

  • La Casa del Pan

    Leticia

    Facing Parque Santander, this friendly spot for a basic but filling breakfast of eggs, bread and coffee is a favorite with budget travelers.

  • Supermercado Hiper

    Leticia

    The best-stocked supermarket in town is a good place for self-caterers and anyone hoarding snacks for a jungle trip.