Town in Amazonas, Colombia
Leticia
Remote Amazon river town at the Brazil and Peru border, reached only by plane or boat. Best for jungle lodges, river trips and wildlife, but limited infrastructure and care, humid heat and few comforts.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$1,360–1,960Comfortable, one person · $4.5M–6.5MDetails
- Value for money58/100Better value than 57% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goJun–SepWarmest: Sep, 29°CDetails
- Internet231 MbpsFixed broadband, Colombia medianDetails
- Tap waterNo, drink bottledDon't drink the tap; use bottled or purified water.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel3/5English: limitedDetails
- Doctor's visit$24–45Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundMototaxiWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardMostly cashCash is needed for markets, mototaxis, boats and small tours; ATMs exist in town but can run dry.Details
Where to stay in Leticia
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Centro (Parque Santander) | Hotels, restaurants, tour agencies and the waterfront |
| Tabatinga (Brazil, next door) | Cheaper food and Brazilian border town reached on foot |
| Km 11 and the jungle road | Eco-lodges and nature, 20 minutes outside town |
Apps that work in Leticia
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- redBus: Compare and buy intercity bus tickets
- Picap: Motorbike taxis in big cities
- Taxis: No ride apps. Use taxis and mototaxis; agree on prices. Book jungle tours through registered operators.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Colombia.
- Mostly cash Cash is needed for markets, mototaxis, boats and small tours; ATMs exist in town but can run dry. Cards work in some hotels.
- Currency: Peso (COP). US$1 ≈ $3,311.93 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Use ATMs inside banks or malls; most charge foreign cards a flat fee and limit each withdrawal.
- Tipping: Restaurants suggest a voluntary 10% service charge and ask before adding it. Taxis and ride apps aren't tipped.
- Paying by phone: Contactless cards and Apple/Google Pay work in cities; Nequi and Daviplata need a Colombian account.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Complete the free Check-MIG form online between 72 hours and 1 hour before arriving, and again before leaving.
- Airlines and immigration may ask for proof of onward or return travel.
- San Andrés and Providencia charge a tourist card fee, usually paid at your departure airport in mainland Colombia.
Emergency numbers
Police 123 · Ambulance 123 · Fire 119 · All emergencies 123
Plugs
Type A, B · 120 V, 60 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Prepaid chips from Claro, Movistar or Tigo sell in carrier stores and supermarkets; register with your passport. Claro has the widest coverage. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
- Parques Nacionales Naturales (Amacayacu)
- Colombia Travel (ProColombia)
- Aeronáutica Civil
- Canal Trece: Amazonas costs and entry fees
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