What to Do in Leticia, Amazonas: Your Local Guide's Insider Tips

Leticia is the gateway to the Amazon rainforest, at the triple border of Colombia, Peru, and Brazil. Beyond the rainforest, the city has its own history and culture worth exploring before venturing into the jungle.

The perfect gateway to the Colombian Amazon

• Easy to get to — Leticia has a modern airport, so you can fly in comfortably from anywhere in Colombia.
• Expert guides — over 30 years of tourism experience in the region, with local guides who know the rainforest inside and out.
• Activities for everyone — hiking and wildlife spotting, kayaking and fishing, or visiting Indigenous villages to learn about the region's heritage.

How many days to stay and when to go

For an immersive adventure, a stay of 4 to 5 days is recommended. During the high-water season (November-April) the rainforest floods and you navigate the várzeas by kayak and boat, with a better chance of spotting wildlife. During the dry season (July-November), with temperatures up to 37°C, it is ideal for hiking on firm ground, sport fishing, and river beaches.

A real 3-day itinerary

• Day 1 — Puerto Nariño: spotting pink and gray dolphins and a walk through the rainforest.
• Day 2 — the Peruvian community of San Antonio: hikes, wildlife, and local food; sailing the Tarapoto Lakes with traditional piranha fishing.
• Day 3 — kayaking in the flooded forest, views from the Puerto Nariño viewpoint, and rest at your Leticia accommodation.

This is a real sample itinerary offered by Amazonas Jungle Tours, an operator that combines Indigenous communities, wildlife, rainforest, and night safaris in a 4-day tour.

• Amazonas Jungle Tours

What to pack

• Light, quick-dry clothing, long-sleeve shirts and pants, a hat, sunglasses, and a raincoat.
• DEET insect repellent and high-SPF sunscreen.
• A basic first-aid kit with bandages, antibiotic ointment, pain relievers, and water purification tablets.
• A flashlight, a camera, and something to entertain you on the way there.