Leticia Travel Guide

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Study Spanish at The Amazon Spanish College

Study Spanish at The Amazon Spanish College, Leticia

 aliciaandersson Says:  Leticia is easy to get around and it is a very calm and safe city. Leticia is really a good place to study Spanish. I studied Spanish at a Spanish Language School, The Amazon Spanish College, and had a great time in Leticia. Leticia is really a good place to study Spanish. I... 

Hotels  

Divino Nino Hotel: Good budget hotel

Divino Nino Hotel: Good budget hotel, Leticia

 Richard.GVA Says:  Modern but basic hotel, colorfully decorated rooms with or w/o aircon. ideal location between Tanbatinga border crossing and Leticia city center (walking distance 7 mins), along the so-called Carrera Internacional. 

Hotel Amazon Bed and Breakfast: beautiful, nice decoration and comfortable rooms

Hotel Amazon Bed and Breakfast: beautiful, nice decoration and comfortable rooms, Leticia

 charlin33 Says:  I travelled to Colombia on a family trip and Leticia was the highlight of our experience. Our stay at The hotel Amazon Bed & Breakfast was exceptional, the staff is friendly and the bungalows are very comfortable large enough for a family. The hotel has a beautiful garden,... 

Hotel Amazon Bed & Breakfast: excellent value for the money - beautiful hotel

Hotel Amazon Bed & Breakfast: excellent value for the money - beautiful hotel, Leticia

 carolinedavson Says:  I stayed at the hotel Amazon Bed & Breakfast from June 2 to June 8 and could not have been more happier with my experience. The bungalows are spacious, clean, modern but typical at the same time. The bungalows have two rooms, a main room and a smaller room with a hammock.... 

Hotel Amazon Bed & Breakfast: A excellent choice in Leticia

Hotel Amazon Bed & Breakfast: A excellent choice in Leticia, Leticia

 daniel1979 Says:  I stayed at the hotel Amazon Bed & Breakfast from 22 february through february 28 and could not have been more happier with my experience. The bungalows are spacious, clean, modern but typical at the same time. The bungalows have two rooms, a main room and a smaller room... 

Amazonaslife: Downtown Jungle in Leticia

Amazonaslife: Downtown Jungle in Leticia, Leticia

 Volker42 Says:  Leticia has now a couple of upmarket hotels, such as the DECAMERON TICUNA Lodge or ANACONDA Hotel (prices range from 40 to 150 USD). The bottom end accommodation facilities (residencias) are often not very clean.On the website www.amazonaslife.com I have found a hostel /... 

Transportation  

AeroRepublica from Bogota

AeroRepublica from Bogota, Leticia

 MrRandMcnally Says:  Aero Republica is just about your only option from Bogota, with flights on Sundat, Monday, Wednesday and Friday every week. Since they are the only game in town don't be supprised if they are not exactly on schedule. Confirm, and bring a book to the airport. 

3 days of relaxation

3 days of relaxation, Leticia

 yanate Says:  leticia - iquitosthere are big cargo boats, trevelling up and down the amazon rivier, almost evry day, but nobody exept the captain knows when, so be pation, don't worry, everything settles down, its cheap, arround 15 $ with 3 meals per day, u sleep in ur own hamaca, and... 

the only road around

the only road around, Leticia

 faq Says:  There are so few roads around Leticia that you almost never travel by land. Our accommodations were in a small farm 11 kilometres away from the city and to get into the city we usually got the “colectivo” – an old Volkswagen van – that was cheap and was available every 30... 

Preparing the trip

Preparing the trip, Leticia

 faq Says:  As Leticia is on the edge of the Amazonas river, most of the trips are done by boat. There are two kinds of boats around: the regular boats that travel between cities and take several days up and doan the Amazonas; and the "Lancha Rapida" or small boats with a powerful... 

Local Customs  

Don't "steal souls" when taking photos

Don't "steal souls" when taking photos, Leticia

 faq Says:  Many people in the Amazonas region, mainly people from small villages and from the forest, believes that, when someone takes them a photo, they steal their soul or a bit of their soul. As a method of respect for their culture, ask people before taking fotos from them if you... 

What to Pack  

Amazon packing list

Amazon packing list, Leticia

 oceania26 Says:   bring head lamp, water proof camera and closed walking shoes that can dry easily(not hiking or running shoes). long sleeve pants and tops - ´because of therainfall and humidity it is hard to dry things so bring enough clothes to lastyou your trip but not too manyI would... 

The Place

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 As Leticia is on the edge of the Amazonas river, most of the trips are done by boat. There are two kinds of boats around: the regular boats that travel between... 

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Q:  Hello, I will be traveling to leticia in august. I want to explore some of the amazon rainforest in brazil. I know a brazil visa... 

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A: I haven't been but I read about it in the guidebook that you don't need a visa to cross into Brasil from Leticia but if you plan to go further you will need a visa. ... 

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welcome to colombia

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 well i came here from peru by boat, and it was really interesting to see the difference in the culture 

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Leticia Information

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 This question is often asked - where in the Amazon to go. For this, I say the jungle is the jungle no matter where you in the Amazon. What matter is the the name of year In Letecia I went to Amazon... 

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Entering the Amazonas

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 We've prepared the trip with the help of a contact by the internet with a portuguese photographer thet lives in Leticia and told us to go there. As we liked to go to the Amazonia, we though that it...... 

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Gateway to the Amazon

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 Leticia is a cute little colombian town. Nothing special, no colonial arcatecture, no big cultural sights, but what it does have is a port on the Amazon River. I spent most of my time in the Amazon...... 

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Amazonas - a magic world

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 If you want to visit one of the most beautiful places on earth while getting to know a completely new culture and learning spanish this is the place to go. My ten weeks in the city of Leticia can only... 

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