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About Leticia

This Colombian city is located in the south of the country, on one of the banks of the Amazon River, its borders are adjacent to Peru and Brazil, so its population is really very varied. Its tropical and humid climate, with an average temperature of 29°C during the year, make it an ideal place to spend a vacation in a jungle environment, with a large number of activities to enjoy. Its inhabitants are characterized by being very friendly and it has the best security because it is its border site. When you observe it from the plane, the magic of the Amazon jungle that surrounds Leticia is clearly distinguished, inviting you to visit this magical place.

Conoce Leticia, Colombia

How Leticia was born:

It was founded at the end of the 19th century, at which time it was part of Peru. The idea was to have a river port that would allow easy access to Brazil to expand trade. Its original name was San Antonio, but at the end of the same year of its foundation its name changed to Leticia in honor of the wife of the engineer who directed the construction of the port.

Already at the end of the second decade of the 20th century, the countries of Peru and Colombia were again delimited and Leticia became part of the latter country. A few years later a group of Peruvian insurgents retook possession of the port, but the following year the Peruvian government confirmed possession of the port to Colombia and forced the rebels to return the port.

How to get to Leticia:

Being so far south, you have access by plane or by boat, however, you can only travel to Brazil by river. Being located in the border area of the three countries, it has a great economic, cultural and social activity. Although it adjoins the city of Tabatinga, which belongs to Brazil, both cities have a great commercial exchange.

The most remarkable thing is the variety of traditional foods that can be enjoyed in this triple border, dishes from the three countries, and we recommend you try them because their variety is unusual.

Leticia and its traditional walks :

This city has theme parks, squares, monuments and an area where traditional houses prevail. The Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace has a bell tower that you should not miss, because from its top you have the best views of the city and the Amazon jungle that surrounds it. Its modern architecture stands out in front of Santander Park, which proudly displays a huge fountain, where you can rest while listening to the incredible chatter of the parrots that seem to say see you tomorrow to each other at sunset. The Cathedral can be visited every day of the week.

The Amacayacu National Park in Leticia:

With more than 50 hectares, it has a population of more than 35 thousand species of mammals and birds. The eternal presence of the parrots produces a noisy and charming chatter that reaches the city itself. This park was declared a nature reserve by the Colombian government to preserve the thousands of species that inhabit it. Considered of scientific interest, among its species stands out the pink dolphin, the tanda, the jaguar, the otters and the manatee that are considered in danger of extinction.

It has extensive amenities for tourism and the most varied tours to enjoy, such as a visit to the town of Ticuna, inhabited by a native ethnic group, there are also navigation tour activities through the Amazon to the different nearby islands, where you will discover interesting animal and plant species. Possessor of the best crafts in the area produced by the different native peoples that still inhabit Leticia.

The island of the monkeys:

This island is accessed by boat, this place is so full of monkeys that they are almost domesticated so much that they even take peanuts and bananas directly from the hands of tourists. Many monkeys tend to approach visitors and even climb on their shoulders, so tourists are recommended not to come with earrings or necklaces that draw attention to the apes, because they will inevitably be tempted to pull them. The tour departs from the Nariño port. On this island there are some aborigines who offer their crafts and rest assured that the children of the village will gather around you to greet you and show you their work.

Amazon River Tour in Leticia:

This is one of the reasons to visit Leticia. Since there are kayak tours, trekking excursions to see this wonderful ecosystem up close. There are tours of different levels of difficulty, from day trips to multi-day trips. There are specialized guides that will take you to visit the different native communities, you will be able to see the pink dolphins and take tours through the jungle.

One of the main attractions is the piranha fishing tour, a surprising but risky activity, especially for those who need a bit of adrenaline to enjoy an unforgettable trip.

All these activities can be combined on the multi-day tour. It is recommended not to go out alone, it is essential to have the presence of guides who are trained to detect vermin, organize the most appropriate tours to avoid risky areas. You must pack the necessary food to fully enjoy this tour.

Viajar a Leticia

Visit the Tanimboca nature reserve:

This nature reserve is characterized by the tranquility that can be enjoyed so close to Leticia and at the same time observe the local fauna. It is not completely isolated, because this park is gradually being invaded by the expansion of the city, however, it offers the most fun options to enjoy such as hiking, kayaking or playing a zip line, trying to cross the water hanging from above. of the trees. It has colorful rooms built on top of the trees where you can spend the night in the middle of the jungle vegetation. Night tours, boat rides and visits to the shamans of the area are organized. It is essential to have the presence of specialized guides if you want to enter the jungle due to the presence of caimans and vipers. This place is ideal for taking pictures of the large colonies of hummingbirds, sloths and armadillos that populate it.

Leticia's culinary art:

As we told you, the fact of being in a triple border favors the fact of being able to enjoy a wide variety of traditional dishes from Colombia, Brazil and Peru. We recommend that you try the casabe, a dish similar to a pizza, but seasoned with yucca from the area made into flour.

You can enjoy the fat worms called mojojoy, roasted and that come directly from the jungle. Among the most consumed fish, the pirarucú stands out, which apart from being huge is very tasty.

Amazon World Park:

This park can be visited on the motorcycle tour. Being an interactive park, you get a great relationship with nature, the native peoples of the park and the entire culture of the area. You can even walk through the jungle without guides due to markers that have been specially placed as a path to follow. This park tries to internalize the visitors in the importance of protecting the environment highlighting the idea of recovering the lands that were invaded by the local cattle.

Visit Brazil departing from Leticia:

Although the cities of Leticia, belonging to Colombia, and the city of Tabatinga, which is Brazilian, do not have a limit, you can practice walks or bicycle tours that departing from Tarina allow you to reach Brazil, the only thing that makes you notice that you have left Colombia and you have arrived in Brazil is that the signs are written in Portuguese with the classic yellow and green decoration.

We recommend you visit the restaurants where beers from the three countries are served. If you visit on a Sunday you can enjoy the weekly dance that takes place in La Comarca.

The Ethnographic Museum of Leticia:

Worthy of being visited, it has all the information on the aboriginal peoples of the area. Its visit is free, although it is small, it has a beautiful collection of musical instruments, tribal masks and ancient tools. It also has a library and holds outdoor exhibitions.

Market Square in Leticia:

Impossible not to visit this picturesque market that can be visited every day until mid-afternoon. The most colorful are the handicrafts of the local tribes. You can enjoy fresh fish dishes offered by local merchants and exquisite tropical fruits that are as delicious as they are exotic.

Visit to an indigenous village in Leticia:

Nothing can be compared to the tour that is carried out to visit the villages of Tikuna, Yagua and Uitoto. They belong to native communities that will delight you with their ritual dances and traditional dances. You will witness the traditional preparation of coca and cassava leaves and attend a sample of these towns that seem frozen in time.

Leticia and her Natural walks:

This small port can offer you the most varied activities and is one of the best places to spend a dream vacation, with a tropical climate, surrounded by an indomitable nature.


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