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
Victoria Regina Plants near Leticia
JUNGLE TOURS around LETICIA
Here is a list of recommended jungle tours around Leticia. For more information contact the Mahatu Hostel or Gustavo (ph: +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 60 USD per day/person all inclusive (lodge accommodation, food, water, all jungle activities).
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 60 USD per day/person all inclusive (lodge accommodation, food, water, all jungle activities).
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.
More information at Mahatu Hostel or with Gustavo Rene (ph: +57 3115391265)
