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THE JUNGLE TOWN LETICIA - AMAZONAS - COLOMBIA
Leticia
is located in triple border with Tabatinga (Brasil) and Santa
Rosa (Peru) and acessible by plane (from Bogota and Iquitos) or boat
(from Iquitos or Manaus) only. The regualar boat from Manaus
to the sister town Tabatinga takes 7 to 9 days, the boat from Iquitos
to Santa Rosa 3 days. From Bogota Leticia can be
reached only by plane.
The
origin of the name ¨Leticia¨ is misterious, one legend
states, that a soldier felt in love with an indian woman, and named the
settlement after her name.
Most
Letician inhabitants work for government authorities (army, police,
administration), some earn their livelyhood by means
of fishing and tourism. The five star DECAMERON hotel chain
has recently opened their TICUNA lodge downtown.
Popular
are jungle trips to the nearby Amazon jungle, the natural reserve
MARASHA in Peru, the national park AMACAYACU, the Ticuna settlement
PUERTO NARINO and the visit of communities of the TICUNA,
YAGUA, HUITUTO and BORA tribes. Near the
tributary river YAVARI can be found zones with virgin tropical forest,
the natural reserve PALMARI and MATIS and
MAYURUNA indians.
Public River Bath at km8 near the indigenous communities Leticia
Indigenous (Ticuna) Tourist Guide JOEL with visitor
Victoria Regina Plants near Leticia
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JUNGLE TOURS around LETICIA
Here is a list of recommended jungle tours around Leticia.
For Inquiries and Bookings contact:
Mahatu Jungle Hostel
e-mail: info@mahatu.com
Phone: +57 3115391265
Jungle Lodge MARASHA in Peru
Marasha is an ecological reserve near Puerto Alegria in Peru, 20km from
Leticia. Suitable for jungle tours from 2 to 4 days. Easy access
by regular spead boat. Prices from 70 USD per day/person all inclusive
(lodge accommodation, food, water, all jungle activities).
YAGUA Community La Liberdad
Have direct contact to the indigenous YAGUA tribe in La Liberdad, 80km
from Leticia. The Shaman (indian doctor) Gustavo will show you the
indian rituals and take you into the jungle. From 30 USD per
day/person.
Jungle Lodge ZACAMBU Lake
Independent Budget lodge at Zacambu lake in Peru
close to the JAVARI river. Private lake with a lot of caiman and
fishes. Recommended for 2 to 4 day jungle tours. From 50 USD per day
and person, if you contract a private guide in Leticia and hire a
budget wooden canoe with 5.5 HP engine. |
KAJAK TOUR Los Lagos Leticia
Explore with an experienced guide from the TICUNA Indian Tribe the Lake
system around leticia in a kajak. You will explore with your own kajak
the flooded jungle areas, tropical plants, victoria regina plant and
observe birds, fishes and dolphins. Half day excursion from 45.000 Pesos per person.
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