About
Mitú is the capital of the Vaupés department, in the Colombian Amazon of South America. It sits deep in the rainforest, and the facts about its location are worth weighing before you plan a trip: the town is reached only by air, a detail that shapes everything about the visit.
What the town is like
Mitú is a small frontier town. Its setting is remote jungle, and its character comes from the people who meet there. Several indigenous groups converge in the town, so a stay here is a chance to see how different communities of the Amazon live alongside one another. Visitors who come with patience and respect for local customs are likely to find the encounters the most memorable part of the trip.
Who the visit suits
- Travellers interested in indigenous cultures and traditional Amazonian ways of life
- Those drawn to wildlife, since the surrounding rainforest is described as an excellent place to watch animals
- Visitors who are comfortable with a remote, unhurried pace and with limited, air-only access
Getting there and what to expect
Because Mitú can only be reached by air, plan your journey around flights and allow for the fact that this is a place off the usual tourist routes. The jungle that surrounds the town is the main draw, and time spent in it, watching for wildlife, is the reason many people make the effort. The town itself is small, so it suits a visit built around its surroundings and its people rather than a long list of sights.
