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Leticia, Amazonas Department, Colombia
Average Temperature: 27ºC (81ºF), 85% humidity
Rainy Season: November-April
Dry Season: May-September
Weather Details: Surprise! It rains in the rain forest. Throughout the year, it rains 20-25 days per month, regardless of the season. The difference is the amount of rain, which ranges from about 160mm (6 inches) in July to about 353mm (14 inches) in January. So, bring some boots and remember that rain is what feeds the Amazons marvelous flora and fauna.
Population: 37,000
Altitude: 96 metres (315 feet) above sea level
Arrival: By plane from Bogotá
Leticia is the capital city of the Amazonas Department of Colombia, and is just a few miles from the border with both Peru and Brazil. In fact, many tours based from Leticia enter these bordering countries.
You can visit the Amazon at any time of year. After a time of dryness, usually the rain picks up again in November. The advantage of going during dry season is that you might not get soaked (but don't get your hopes up - it is a rain forest!), but the disadvantage is that sometimes the boats get stuck if the water is shallow during dry season, making transportation take longer. These are the only major differences, so you can really plan to come whenever it fits into your schedule!
The main activities to do in the area are:
Puerto Nariño/Tarapoto Lake
This is the lake that is famous for seeing pink dolphins (during the day) and caymans (at night). The lake itself is about 20 minutes from Puerto Nariño, and is usually visited as a day trip.
Indigenous Communities
Both our Diversity Tour and our Adventure Tour include visits with local indigenous tribes. In the adventure tour, for example, you visit a makuna community, where you can learn about their traditions, gastronomy, and lifestyle. You even spend the night in the community, taking part in the tales that the "chief" tells traditional stories around a bonfire.
Observation of Flora and Fauna
No matter what type of tour your choose, you'll spend most of your trip immersed in the natural wonders of the Amazon. Specifically, you can hope to see exotic birds, wild monkeys, caimans, pink dolphins, some of the worlds' tallest trees, and Victoria Regia, the enormous lily pads.
Nocturnal Nature Walk
A trip to the Amazon isn't complete without venturing out in the dark! It gets dark early in the rain forest, so these walks usually start around 6:00pm. One of the main highlights is usually finding caymans, like miniature alligators, whose eyes seem to glow in the dark. As you walk, you'll hear the song of tropical frogs and insects.
Canopy Platforms and Zip-lines
Our Adventure and Leisure Tours include the opportunity to scale trees that are up to 35 metres (115 feet) high. From the dosel (top of the rain forest), you can see a seemingly endless expanse of green treetops. From the top, you can take zip lines from one platform to the next, and ultimately rappel your way down!
Canoe and Kayak
Taking a canoe or kayak out onto the many lakes of the area is a peaceful way to float through some of the Amazon's natural marvels.
To read about the packages we offer in the Amazon, please see the following link:
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