3 hours
Private Tour
$
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Whether you have limited time in Leticia or simply want a short but enriching experience, this 3-hour city tour through Leticia and Tabatinga is a perfect fit. Join us to discover life along the Colombian-Brazilian border. Taste local flavors, learn how the international border works, and experience the rich blend of cultures, traditions, and gastronomy that define this unique region.
Let our local guide take you across Leticia and Tabatinga, two cities connected by culture and separated only by a political border. Though short in duration, this tour is packed with fascinating insights into daily life in this magical corner of the world. You’ll have the chance to try traditional and exotic flavors such as the famous Brazilian caipirinha or an açaí ice cream. Enjoy stunning views of the Amazon River shoreline and create unforgettable memories along the way.
Your tour begins when our local guide picks you up at your accommodation to start your border adventure.
Walk through the main streets and landmarks of Leticia, including its vibrant local market, where you’ll see Amazonian fruits, crafts, and daily life. Learn about the coexistence of Indigenous, Colombian, and Brazilian influences in this dynamic border city.
Once in Tabatinga, you’ll get to stroll through the town, discover local customs, and experience daily life in a Brazilian Amazon city. Enjoy refreshing traditional treats, including a small caipirinha toast while you admire stunning views of the Amazon River from the riverside promenade.
After the tour, your guide will take you back to your hotel in Leticia, wrapping up a memorable cross-border experience.
We recommend wearing long sleeves and long pants, as well as using repellent, this way you will avoid getting bitten by mosquitos or other insects. A hat or a cap and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun is advisable too. As you will be deep in the rainforest, you should bring waterproof clothing.
The weather in the department of Amazonas is mainly of a warm humid type; characterized by high temperatures and frequent rains. The average temperature doesn’t present great variations during the year, with a constant average of 25°C (77°F).
Yellow fever is endemic in tropical areas, the Amazon is one of these risk areas. Vaccination is the most important preventive measure, it is safe, affordable, and offers effective immunity after two weeks since its application in 95% of vaccinated people.
South America's Amazonas contains nearly a third of all the tropical rainforests left on Earth. It covers 1% of the planet’s surface but is home to approximately 10% of all the wildlife species known to man. If you are lucky, you will enjoy the view of macaws, toucans, freshwater dolphins, howler monkeys, and jaguars.