Where to stay in Leticia? – Information and tips

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Where to stay in Leticia in the Amazon? There are many options. For example, in the city itself there is plenty of choice for every budget. Also 10-20 km outside the city you will find several accommodations, accessible by road and where you still stay in nature. Furthermore, you can catch a boat in Leticia and spend the night deep inland with an Indian community, where you will be introduced to its special culture. A 2-hour boat ride from Leticia lies Puerto Nariño, a good alternative to Leticia as a starting point for day trips in the area. Read more here if you want to stay overnight in Puerto Nariño. In this guide you will find our tips for hotels in Leticia and the surrounding area and for overnight stays with Indian communities in the interior.

Tips for booking your hotel or hostel

Our 5 #Colombia tips

Tip #1
Stay with an Indian community deep in the jungle
Staying with an Indian community is the most authentic experience in the Amazon. The (basic) accommodations can arrange local guides who will take you on tours, hikes in the jungle and introduce you to the culture and traditions of the Indian community. The Indian communities below are accessible by 1 -1.5 hour boat ride from Leticia.

  • Mocagua, 1h sailing from Leticia.
    Here you can stay overnight at La Ceiba, which is next to the Amacayacu National Park.

  • Macedonia, 1.5h sailing from Leticia
    Maloka Barü: hostel with a terrace with nice view during sunset

Here you can read more about Leticia’s express boat that stops at indian communities. When you book, check with your hotel to see if they can reserve tickets for the boat for you.

Tip #2
Stay in a hotel in nature, not too far from Leticia
The accommodations below are in the middle of nature, but are accessible by cab, tuk-tuk or bus from Leticia. If you want a little more luxury in the Amazon, check out the Amazona lodge, with wellness center.

  • Reserva Natural Tanimboca
    A nature reserve, where you can spend the night in a treehouse. (11km) Other activities include ziplining, kayaking and night hikes.

  • Casa Azul Reserva Amazónica
    Here you spend the night in a nature reserve with a local family. You have to be willing to go out of your way to get there: After a tuk-tuk ride from Leticia, you have to hike 2-3 hours through the jungle.

Tip #3
Check what is included with your stay!
Most hotels require you to pay separately for transportation to/from the hotel, tours and activities. Also check if your stay includes breakfast and other food and drinks. If there is no on-site restaurant, you can prepare for this by doing some groceries in Leticia.

Tip #4
Check out our tips for hotels in Leticia here
If you’re staying in Leticia for a few days, then Decameron hotel is in a good location, 300 meters from the port and central square. Decameron is considered the best hotel in Leticia.

Another good option is Hotel Amazon Bed & Breakfast, Leticia’s first boutique hotel, less than 2 blocks from the central plaza.

Waira Suites is a comfortable hotel with two pools in downtown.

If you want to take a day trip from Leticia, the hotels can help you to arrange this. Tip: arrange a private tour, which is customised, so you don’t have to do the “standard” sightseeing in a large group.

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