Entry and Exit Stamps in Leticia Amazonas

Leticia is just in the middle between Santa Rosa (Peru) and Tabatinga (Brasil). There are several ways to travel from Iquitos or Manaus to Leticia by plane, fast or slow boats. Immigration paper work is really important in this area but don't miss confuse just because we are an open boundary to fool with it or you will get a 400 USD fine. On each city (Tabatinga-Santa Rosa-Leticia) there is an immigration center so you can do your paper work right without any problem and remember that is free.

Remember that if you do an exit from a country (Peru-Colombia-Brasil), you only have 24 hr to do the entry stamp. If you stay longer without any entry stamp, you will get a 400 USD international fine. It's not a joke.

Day Trip Travel guide in Leticia Amazonas

Leticia, is the gateway to the Colombian Amazon. It's a small city comparing to Iquitos and Manaus but much better, secure, less touristic, with several potential and exotic places. Taking a day trip is perfect if you have small budget or you don't like to take an escorted or organized tour. There are several places to sleep in Leticia and my recommendation is to stay at Mahatu GuestHouse, its an amazing hostel with lake and lots of resting and green areas. Day trips are ideal for people that wants a comfortable sleeping with a busy day doing activities in the jungle, tribes or the river.

Amazon Jungle, Pink Dolphin and native tribes tour in Leticia Amazonas

Amazonascolombia.com is a local tour operator based in the Colombian Amazon Basin, we design off the beaten track and personalized tours in the Amazon Rain forest. On this plan we will have the opportunity to spot pink and grey dolphins, Visit local town of Puerto Nariño, Rain forest treks, native canoeing, Piranha fishing, visit local markets, taste delicious Amazonian food, Visit lakes, bird watching, handcraft workshop and many more activities.

Activities to do in the Tour

• Spotting Pink and Grey Dolphins
• Visit local indigenous Malokas
• Bird Watching
• Visit Lake Tarapoto
• Canoeing
• Sports Fishing
• Handcraft workshop
• Rainforest and Wildlife Treks
• Cayman Safari
• Chagra (Plantations) workshop

5 Restaurants you must visit while travelling to Leticia Amazonas

Leticia Amazonas is a small town located on a tri frontier (Colombia-Peru-Brasil) region but big in gastronomy and a local mixture of different flavors. From tasting a fried meat filled Mojojoy or even a traditional Pirarucu Ceviche.

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If you come to the Colombian Amazon Basin, must visit these restaurants:

Chagara da Coruga

Chagara da Coruga

This is a restaurant located just 20 minutes from the kilometer 7 in pure nature. It's run by a famous local chef and my friend called Raimundo Panduro. They make one of the best "Grilled Piranha with an Amazonian Sauce". Everything you eat at this restaurant is 100% organic.

El Santo Angel

El Santo Angel 

We will definitely recommend this restaurant if you want to try one of their famous dish "Cassava Crust Pizza" or Meat Panzarottis. This place is unique with local band playing Fridays and Saturdays. You must try their "Jamaican Flower Lemonade".

Tucupi Restaurant

Tucupi

This restaurant is a contemporary fusion with local Amazonian gastronomy. Their best dishes are the "Muqueados" (Smoking Meat) or "Beiju" (Casabe Tortilla filled with meat). They even offer at special times Mango Lemonade or local fruits such as Copoazu, Araza or Camu Camu Juice.

Hitler's Grilled Fish

Hitler and Mary Grilled Fish

Located in front of Hotel Anaconda, Hitler has the best  grilled fish in town and you can find him or his wife from 3 pm up to 7 pm. We will recommend to try a "Catfish" or a "Bocachico" with rice, hot spice and fariña with a "Crush Salpicon".

Leticia Local Market

New Leticia's Local Market

Kick start your day with a powerful local breakfast (fried fish or soup) at the New Leticia's Local Market. There are nearly 3 different small restaurants that can offer you good and budget meals with an amazing view of La Fantasia Island.

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