The best month to visit Puerto Asis is January because the carnivals of Blacks and Whites are celebrated and also because the Regatta on the Putumayo River is held, a world-famous event where locals get into the river in tires.
The weather in Puerto Asis is tropical. The average temperature is 76.82°F (24.9° C). Throughout the year, the temperature varies by 35.06°F (1.7° C). The average precipitation in one year is 3850 mm. The month with the least precipitation is January and the month with the highest precipitation is May.
| Route | First Bus | Last Bus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Asis (Put) to Pitalito (Hui) | 05:00 | 17:00 | BOOK NOW |
| Puerto Asis (Put) to Medellin (Ant) | 12:00 | 12:00 | BOOK NOW |
| Puerto Asis (Put) to Neiva (Hui) | 05:00 | 17:00 | BOOK NOW |
| Puerto Asis (Put) to Pereira (Ris) | 15:00 | 15:00 | BOOK NOW |
| Puerto Asis (Put) to Ibague (Tol) | 12:00 | 15:00 | BOOK NOW |
| Route | First Bus | Last Bus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogota (D.C) to Puerto Asis (Put) | 10:00 | 17:15 | BOOK NOW |
| Medellin (Ant) to Puerto Asis (Put) | 14:00 | 14:00 | BOOK NOW |
| Pereira (Ris) to Puerto Asis (Put) | 18:00 | 19:30 | BOOK NOW |
| Ibague (Tol) to Puerto Asis (Put) | 22:00 | 23:30 | BOOK NOW |
| Pitalito (Hui) to Puerto Asis (Put) | 04:15 | 17:20 | BOOK NOW |
Location: Close to the junction of the 19th street and the 23rd road, Puerto Asís
Hours: unknown
Price: unknown
Bar that offers fast food and karaoke. Also, it offers micheladas, cocktails and shots.
Location: 33rd road, 71600033 Puerto Asís
Hours: 5:00pm- 12:00am
Price: unknown
Restaurant specialized in Mexican food. It offers a cozy atmosphere and a very efficient attention.
Location: 33rd road #10-30 Rosa zone / Alvernia neighborhood, Puerto Asis
Hours: n/a
Price: n/a
Restaurant specialized in pizzas. It has delicious homemade sauces that enhance the flavor of its dishes.
Location: Banks of the river Putumayo
Hours: All day
Price: Free entrance
Main river of the municipality. In January the locals celebrate the Putumayo River Regatta, a world-famous event where locals get into the river in tires. This event is a tourist attraction and it has been proposed to register it in the Guiness Record.
Location: On the banks of the river Putumayo
Hours: All day
Price: Free entrance
Dock of the locality that is very attractive because from it leave the boats with load towards Leguizamo and Leticia.
Typical dish elaborated with pork ribs with chicken, beef and roast potatoes mixed with local herbs.
Typical dish elaborated with the viscera and blood of goat, onion, pepper, cumin, achiote, lard, eggs and breadcrumbs. It’s served with cooked and chopped potatoes.
| Black and White carnivals | January 3rd-7th | Traditional carnivals celebrated since the 16th century. It commemorates the fusion of diverse cultures and expressions (of the Andes, the Amazon and Spain). The carnival comprises four stages: the Carnavalito, the arrival of the Castañeda family, and the day of the Blacks and the day of the Whites, which is remembered with a beautiful parade. |
| Birthday of Puerto Asis | May 3rd | It commemorates the foundation of the city. The inhabitants gather for cultural and sporting events organized by the mayor’s office of Puerto Asis. |