Absolutely do not come!!!
Here’s why: The Amazon rainforest is a sweltering, humid jungle with no cell signal, no fans, no air conditioning, and certainly no clean, fresh water. Mosquitoes will feast on you relentlessly, leaving your skin covered in itchy bites. It’s so unbearably hot that you might feel the need to shower five times a day just to cool off. Seriously, do not come!
But if you’re still determined to visit—and you’re planning to join a tour from Leticia instead of opting for an all-inclusive hotel—read on:
Photos 2 through 17 give you a glimpse of what to expect. Photo 15 showcases the rustic accommodation conditions, while photos 7–9 highlight the simple yet hearty meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Here’s a fun tip: Bring your own beer, and they’ll exchange it for a cold one free of charge! And here’s a shocking update as of December 7th: That chicken-flavored fish meat served in four meals? Turns out it was actually crocodile meat!!!!!!
Your Amazon adventure awaits: You’ll get to spot enchanting pink dolphins, embark on a challenging 3-hour hike (round trip), try your hand at piranha fishing (and yes, you’ll eat them too!), catch baby crocodiles, go night hiking to encounter fascinating creatures like spiders, tree frogs, and fireflies, and finally, stargaze while lounging in a hammock under the vast canopy of the Amazon sky. All this comes at a cost of 340 million Colombian pesos per person.
The most common activity in the rainforest? Simply lying in a hammock and letting your mind drift. I’ve never spaced out for so long in my life… and honestly, I didn’t ponder deep thoughts about existence because, well, my life lacks such depth—it doesn’t require much thinking [laughing and crying emoji].
On the other hand, if you decide to skip the rainforest entirely, spending a day in the vibrant border town could look something like this:
Start your morning with a rich cup of Colombian coffee, then take a leisurely 10-minute boat ride at noon to Peru’s Santa Rosa for an authentic Peruvian meal. In the evening, hop into a tuk-tuk for another 10-minute ride to celebrate the lively Brazilian Sun Festival 🎉
———A Comparison of Amazon Rainforest Experiences———
When it comes to exploring the Amazon, many opt for Iquitos on the Peruvian side instead of Leticia on the Colombian side. Why? The Peruvian side offers more developed activities, providing a more comfortable “painless” rainforest experience. Plus, flights to and from the capital are significantly cheaper (one-way Leticia-Bogotá costs ¥1400, while Iquitos-Lima is only ¥600).
The Colombian side, as described in this post, is ideal for adventurers seeking a unique journey, such as crossing two countries by water or experiencing the quirky border town where roosters crow across three nations.
These two destinations are over 400 kilometers apart along the mighty Amazon River, accessible exclusively by water. The fast boat takes around 18 hours one way (only seats have air conditioning), while the slow boat stretches the journey to 3 days (bring your own hammock to sleep since there’s no air conditioning). Stay tuned for the next post: Crossing Two Countries by Water, from Leticia, Colombia, to Iquitos, Peru.
