Recommendations for visiting Leticia, Amazonas, before you travel

Book in advance during high season

Leticia is a popular destination during vacations, long weekends, Easter week, mid-year, and year-end travel periods. Booking early helps you secure accommodation, tours, river transportation, and guided experiences, especially if you plan to visit communities, nature reserves, or Puerto Narino.

Keep the Leticia entry tax in mind

When arriving through Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport, visitors must pay an entry fee or tourism contribution for Leticia. The amount may change according to current regulations, so we recommend checking it before your trip and carrying cash to avoid delays.

Get vaccinated against yellow fever in advance

For travel to the Colombian Amazon, the yellow fever vaccine is recommended and should be administered at least 10 days before your trip. It is available free of charge at El Dorado Airport in Bogota. Bring your vaccination card or certificate, as it may be requested when entering certain areas, boarding domestic flights to rainforest destinations, or visiting protected natural spaces.

Check medical recommendations before traveling

In addition to yellow fever, it is advisable to review your general vaccination schedule and consult a health professional about any additional vaccines or preventive measures according to your age, health condition, country of origin, and the type of activities you will do.

Purchase travel insurance

Although Leticia has medical services, some activities take place in rural, rainforest, or river areas. Travel insurance can be very useful in case of emergencies, accidents, lost luggage, or the need for medical care.

During your stay

Keep an open, respectful, and mindful attitude

Visiting the Amazon means entering territories, communities, ways of life, and knowledge systems that may be different from your own. Listening, asking respectfully, and avoiding quick judgments will make the experience more meaningful for you and for the people who welcome you.

Understand that luxury here is the authentic experience

In the Amazon, luxury is not always about excess. It can mean sleeping surrounded by nature, listening to the rainforest at dawn, navigating the river, tasting local flavors, and learning stories from the territory. Come ready to enjoy what is simple, natural, and real.

Always follow your guide’s instructions

Guides know the territory, trails, river timing, weather, wildlife, and the rules of each place. Following their instructions protects your safety, preserves the ecosystem, and respects the dynamics of local communities.

Keep quiet during nature outings

The rainforest has its own language. Walking quietly increases your chances of observing birds, monkeys, dolphins, insects, and other animals without disturbing their behavior. It also allows you to experience the environment more deeply.

Do not feed animals

Feeding wildlife can make animals sick, change their natural behavior, and create dependence on humans. Observing animals in the wild is a privilege; protecting them is part of the experience.

Do not remove plants, seeds, stones, animals, or natural elements

Every element has a role in the ecosystem. Taking a souvenir from the rainforest can affect natural processes and may be prohibited in some cases. The best memory is a responsible photograph and a well-lived story.

Use clean energy responsibly

Many Amazon lodges operate with solar energy, limited water systems, or controlled resources. Turn off lights, fans, and devices when you are not using them. Charging devices during indicated hours also helps maintain the balance of the place.

Bring your reusable water bottle

Help us reduce plastic use in the Amazon. A reusable bottle reduces waste, avoids unnecessary purchases, and helps protect rivers, trails, and communities.

What to know if you are visiting Leticia for the first time

Leticia is a triple-border city

From Leticia, you can easily move toward Tabatinga in Brazil and the Santa Rosa area in Peru. Although local movement can be simple, if you plan to cross borders or take flights from another country, check immigration requirements in advance.

The climate is warm, humid, and changeable

Temperatures are usually high and humidity is intense. Bring fresh, lightweight, quick-drying clothing, preferably long-sleeved to protect yourself from the sun and insects. A light rain jacket or poncho is also useful because rain can appear unexpectedly.

Use insect repellent and sun protection

The Amazon is a tropical region. Use insect repellent, biodegradable sunscreen if possible, a cap or hat, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes. For rainforest walks, avoid open sandals.

Carry cash

Although some businesses in Leticia accept digital payments, cash may be necessary in communities, tours, river transportation, markets, or rural areas. Bring small-denomination bills.

Respect local culture and ask permission before taking photos

Not everyone wants to be photographed, especially in Indigenous communities or private spaces. Asking before taking photos is a basic gesture of respect.

Buy local and responsibly

Supporting local restaurants, artisans, guides, and businesses strengthens the local economy. Avoid buying products made with wildlife, animal parts, illegal wood, or items that may affect biodiversity.

Be ready for a different pace

In the Amazon, weather, river levels, and logistics can change schedules and plans. Flexibility is essential: sometimes the best experience comes from what was not planned.

Take care of your waste

Do not leave trash on trails, rivers, in communities, or on boats. Keep your waste with you until you find an appropriate place to dispose of it. In the rainforest, every wrapper matters more than it seems.

Be mindful with water

Although the Amazon is surrounded by rivers, safe treated water may be limited in some areas. Use water moderately and avoid contaminating natural sources with soap, sunscreen, or chemical products.

Travel with a calm mind and open senses

Leticia is not only a destination to see; it is a place to listen to, smell, taste, and feel. The Amazon is best enjoyed with respect, patience, and a willingness to learn.