Puerto Nariño

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It is named after a famous Colombian general, Antonio Nariño, who took an active part in the independence war against the Spanish occupiers.

Geography

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View of Puerto Narino and the Amazon from the viewing platform in the village

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History

The town was founded on 1961 August 18 by a doctor named Jose Humberto Espejo Hernandez.

Climate

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