- It is an area of tropical rainforest and dense vegetation; you have to cross rivers and there are wild and poisonous animals.
- There are mosquitoes that transmit diseases. Wear repellent and clothing that covers arms and legs!
- Do not drink water from rivers or other water sources in the rainforest! You may suffer poisoning and dehydration.
- For your safety, use authorized transports!
During the travel
- Share your travel plan and location with your loved ones. Maintain constant contact with them.
- Do not travel at night, it is dangerous. Try to travel only during the daylight.
- Hand in the identity documents in a digital or laminated hard copy format to children and adolescents and other members of the family group.
- Explain to children and adolescents everything that is happening, play with them and do not leave them alone.
- Always travel in groups and memorize at least three telephone numbers.
- Help children memorize their place of origin, parents' names, relatives, and contact numb.
Think about
- The travel involves high physical effort, and it is important to know how to swim.
- If you suffer from any type of illness, be sure to bring your medication.
- Carry only the essentials in your luggage. Bring food for 4 to 5 days. Wear light and easy to dry clothing, comfortable boots/shoes, socks to change regularly and keep feet dry, and waterproof coats to protect from the rain.
- It is vital to stay hydrated. Therefore, bring drinking water, water purification tablets or filters.
- Remember never to camp or rest on the banks of a river. Remember NOT to share tents with strangers. Use the tent only with your family.
- Carry a kit of essentials: flashlight, whistle, lighter, insect repellent, burn creams, creolin, toilet paper, disinfectant alcohol, and bar soap.
- Do not separate from your group or walk alone, that may increase the risks. Always walk with someone.
- Digitize your documents, save them to your phone and email. Store hard copies in aplastic bag to protect them from water.
- If you lose your passport, you must report it to the Police and contact your Consulate!
Where to find support
- Remember that you have rights in Colombia! You can go to Defensoría del Pueblo Regional Urabá (Calle 95 No. 95 A - 06, Barrio Nuevo Apartadó), Personería de Necoclí (Carrera 50 # 49-13, Calle de la Policía) or Personería de Acandí (Calle Olaya Herrera) if you need support on access to rights.
- In case of a medical emergency among family members or fellow travelers, go to the nearest medical center or visit the IOM Mobile Health Point (Quay Katamarán, Necoclí).
- If you are a pregnant woman and need emergency medical attention, go to the nearest medical center.
- If you are at risk of or have faced any type of sexual or gender-based violence, you can contact the local Family Police Stations (Carrera 50 # 52-46, Centro, Necoclí, Tel: +57 311 3907353) to get help or go to HIAS (Carrera 51 # 49 - 11, Centro Necoclí).
- To access legal orientation, information on international protection, humanitarian assistance and translation services please contact or go to Punto de Atención y Orientación PAO in Necoclí (Carrera 42 # 46-38) or in Turbo (Carrera 14 # 99A – 42).
