How to get to Leticia? No roads run to Leticia, so the capital of the Amazonas department can only be reached by plane and boat. Here you’ll find everything you need to know to get to Leticia.
# 1 By plane to Letica
Flights always go through Bogotá, there are no direct flights from other major cities in Colombia. If you are coming from Brazil, you can also fly from Manaus to the border city of Tabatinga in Brazil. Both Latam and Avianca fly from Bogotá to Leticia. Prices can vary, but you can buy a round-trip ticket starting at about 80$. The flight takes about 2.5 hours.
* Upon arrival at Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport, you must pay the tourist tax a COP 38000/$9.50 (2024). There is no ATM where you arrive, so make sure you already have this in cash with you.
* There are cabs at the airport to take you to your hotel. The airport is very close to downtown Leticia. A 5-minute cab ride/around COP10,000/$2.50 will get you to most hotels. Want to start your arrival extra relaxed? Then book here book your cab to your hotel online.
#2 By boat to Leticia
You can also reach Leticia by boat if you come from Iquitos in Peru or Manaus in Brazil. Here you have the choice of “slow boats” or “fast boats.”
- From Iquitos in Peru, you can take a fast boat that takes about 18 hours and a slow boat that takes about 3 days. The boats drop you off in Santa Rosa. Prices are between $35-$70.
- From Manaus in Brazil to Leticia, there are fast boats that take about 36 hours. The price for a ticket is around $150.
- From Manaus to Tabatinga on the Brazilian side of the border, there are slow boats that take around 155 hours. Tickets cost around $75.
#3 Taking an organized tour to Leticia
If you prefer a tour organization to take the organization of the trip to the Amazon off your hands, you can also book a tour. Check here the options for an organized tour to Leticia.
#4 Transportation in Leticia
The tuk-tuk is a popular means of transportation. For COP5,000-COP12,000 ($1.25-$3) you can take a ride around town or attractions nearby. In addition, there are cabs that can take you to attractions. There are also buses that leave from Parque Orellana.
#5 Are you traveling on by boat after arriving in Leticia?
Then check here info about the express boat to Puerto Nariño which stops along the way at Native American communities
