Leticia
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Leticia, Amazonas, is situated at the border of Colombia, Peru and Brazil, 'Las Tres Fronteras', but the interesting thing is that you can walk a few blocks from Colombia into Brazil, where the name of town changes to Tabatinga and the shop signs and language change progressively to Portuguese. Leticia is the entry point to the region of Amazonas and a base for some day trips into the Amazon. An interesting and different part of Colombia, highly recommended.
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Because of its privileged position as a triple frontier and being very close to a tributary river Javary, Leticia/Tabatinga can serve as the perfect base for eco-tourist activities as well as for the studies of wildlife and flora in the Amazon region. It can also be the perfect starting point for visiting indigenous tribes such as: the Tikunas, Yaguas, Huitotos and Boras in the Amazonas. On the Yavary river you can find the Yaguas and Mayorunas. Close to Leticia you can also find the National Park of Amacayacu which is located on the Colombian territory. On the Yavary River there is also a natural Reserve. The ribera peruana is also a Zone with virgin tropical forest. Amongst others in the ribera peruana the Cayaru river can be found.
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