Things to do in Amazon Basin
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Reserva Tanimboca
At Reserva Tanimboca visitors can monkey around atop 35m-high trees, then slide 80m along zip-lines from one tree to another through the beautiful forest canopy (COP$60,000). Other activities include kayaking (COP$20,000) and nocturnal jungle hikes (COP$150,000). Or splurge for an overnight stay in a treehouse (single/double/triple COP$150,000/200,000/300,000).
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Parque Nacional Natural (PNN) Amacayacu
Sprawling across almost 300,000 hectares, PNN Amacayacu is an ideal spot from which to observe the Amazonian rainforest up close. About 75km upriver from Leticia, the park is home to 500 species of birds and 150 mammals and dozens of reptiles including crocs, boas and anacondas. And millions of mosquitoes. Activities include bird-watching, kayaking and multiday hikes.
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Várzea
Off the beaten track on the road to the airport, this trendy little neighborhood bar was one of Leticia’s best-kept secrets – until now. It has a friendly atmosphere with great music and strong drinks. It also happens to serve the best pizza in town, with a huge selection of toppings. What more do you need?
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Cozinha de Fazenda
From the same folks who own Restaurante El Sabor comes this great family-run restaurant with home-cooked meals. House specialties include grilled fish with garlic, onions and yucca. The real winner here is the breakfast menu, with such options as banana pancakes, French toast and omelettes.
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Serpentario Nacional Amero
Some 11km from downtown, you’ll find the Serpentario Nacional Amero where you can get up close and personal with boas, anacondas and other slithery creatures on show at this snake sanctuary. Take a taxi or the bus (COP$2500) from Parque Orellana.
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Discoteca L’ Boom
Also known as Kahlúa, this is the only real nightclub in Leticia, and not a particularly good one. The dimly lit interior looks more like a strip club, complete with mirrored walls and stripper poles. DJs crank out salsa, cumbia, vallenato and reggaetón tunes.
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Museo Uirapuru
Museo Uirapuru is in the rear section of Leticia’s largest craft shop. Less a museum than the personal collection of the shop owner; displays include indigenous artifacts, dried plants and woods, and preserved reptiles and animals.
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Local Market
There’s no shortage of good food in Leticia. The local specialty is fish, including the delicious gamitana and pirarucú. You can find cheap food stalls and fresh fruit and veggies at the local market.
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La Cava Amazónica
This open-air restaurant is a locals’ lunchtime favorite. The set meals include huge portions of soup, salad, a meat dish and side of veggies, all for just COP$6000. It can get quite crowded during the weekday lunch rush.
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A Me K Tiar
Serving good parillas (grilled meats) at great prices, this place is popular with locals and tourists alike. Wash your meal down with cold beer or freshly blended juices.
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Barbacoas
Unlike most Colombian billiards clubs that only cater to men, ladies are warmly welcomed at Barbacoas – probably because the pool tables are hidden in a separate back room.
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Restaurante El Sabor
Leticia’s best budget option serves set meals, vegetarian burgers, and fruit salads, plus unlimited free fruit juice with your meal. The banana pancakes are excellent.
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Tierras Amazónicas
Tierras Amazónicas, near Hotel Yurupary, is a mellow spot that specializes in aguardente (high-proof sugarcane alcohol) and salsa music.
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Museo del Hombre Amazónico
Museo del Hombre Amazónico has a small collection of índio artifacts and implements. Located inside the Banco de la República.
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La Casa del Pan
Facing Parque Santander, this is an excellent spot for breakfast (eggs, French bread, coffee and juice for COP$3500) or an afternoon snack.
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Mossh Bar
Mossh Bar is a modish joint facing Parque Santander, with red, white, black, and chrome interior.
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Taberna Americana
Taberna Americana is a cheap, rustic bar playing salsa music till late.
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Amazon Jungle Trips
With 20 years of experience, Amazon Jungle is one of the oldest and most reliable tour companies in Leticia. Owner Antonio Cruz Pérez speaks English and can arrange individually tailored tours including trips to their Reserva Natural Zacambú in Río Yavarí.
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